Escrick Pre-school Playgroup
(Charlty number: 10343561
Trustees annual report & financial statements
for the year ended
31st August 2023
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Escrick Pre-school Playgroup
(Charlty number. 10343561
Contents
Index
Page
Report of the trustees
Independent examiner's report
Receipts & payments accounts
Statement of assets and liabllities
Notes to the actounts

rom: 1st Sopt•mb•r 2022
318tAugust 2023
harity's full namo
Escri¢k Pre4chool Ploygroup
eglstered Charlty number
1034356
b'ectives and activities
ummary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
o provide p￿-sChool leaming and development to a highly effective standard.
ummary of th• main activities In relation to tho80 purposes for tho public benefit, In particular, tho
ctlvltles. projects or seNlces Identified in the accounts
o provide a pre-school leaming experience for children aged 2 to 5. under the 'Early Years Foundation
tage, according to Otsted. The pre-school provides an emotional and physical environmenl which enables
11 children to reach their potential. We are committed to working with families and children to provide the
est care and education for all children within our charge.
e trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due ￿gard to the putylic benefit
uidance published by the Charity Commission.
ddltlonal detalls of objectives and activities
he Pre-school, as a charity, is run and operaled by a committee of volunteers, in conjunction with an
mployed staff of qualified care specialists. The committee is also supported by a paid administrator and a
rm of accountants to manage payToII.
chlevements and erforniance
ummary of the maln achievements of the charlty, Identifylng the dlfference the charltys work has
ade to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
uring the past financial year, the pre-school has continued to worft with the community of Escrick and
urrounding villages to deliver a high quality childcare provision. We have continued to develop our facilities
nd resources to ensure th& children have safe, enjoyable free flow play both indoors and outdoors
roughout thair day. Staff provid8 innovative and creativ8 invitations to play within the setting whilst
nsuring children's safety remains a top priority. We remain committed to providing the high8St stsndards of
ndividual care by ensuring ex￿lIent adult - child ratios. The preschool committee has organised a number
f srnall fundraising events for preschool provisions. Our highly regarded preschool has run moming.
ernoon and fvll day sessions throughout the academic year, caring for 2 to 5 year old children from the
urrounding community.
Inanclal revlew
evlew of the charlty's financial position at the end of the perlod
he pre-school made a loss of £4.618 during this financial year. This was due to fewer than average
hildren at the beginning of the academic year. with lingering Covid concems seeming to affect parent
nfidence. Whilst numbers Picked up over the course of the year, the low numbers during the autumn term
used an overall loss. Staff costs also increased in response to National Living Wage increases, which we
im lo remain above for practitioner pay rates, whilst being mindful of our overall financial situatlon.

Statement explalnlng th• pollcy for holding reserves ytstlng why they are held
Reserves are held only for future use al Pr8-s¢hool for staffinglredundancy purposes and tho variable
contlnulty of childcare.
Amount of r•s•rv•s held
£21.675
Reasons for holdlng zero resem8
NIA
Funds matgrlally In dèflGIt
Non8
Explanation of any uncertalntles about the charlty contlnulng a$ a golng concern
The numb8r of children coming to pre-school valles across the year, with numbers being lower in
September but increasing throughout the year. For the forthcoming year, the number of children accessing
full time hours for September is very positive. We are also focusing on advertising ad-hoc sessions to
reduce wasted capacity. whilst remaining mindful of maintaining good advlt-child ratios. Several fundraising
events have also been planned. We therefore do not have any concerns about the charity continuing as a
going concem.
Slructure
overnance and mana
ement
Dèscrfption of thé charltys trusts
Type of govemlng document
l•.g. tru$t de•d. royal chartor)
Constltution
How the charlty Is constltutsd
(e.g unlncorporatad association, CIO)
Unincorporated association
Trustefr selectlon methods Includlng Electgd at AGM
details of any constitutional
provisions e.g. electlon to post or
name of any person or body entltlèd
to appoint on8 or morn trustses
Roference and administration details
Charlty's lull nam•
Escrick Pr&School Playgroup
Oth•r nam05 th8 Gharity is known by
Charlty's prlnclpal address
Escrlck and Delghton VSllage Hall
Maln Street
Escrlck
Post¢odg YO19 6LQ
Names of the trustees who mana
e tho charl
Trust••
Offlu Illanyl
Do198 a¢ted If notfor
whoje
July 21 onwards
Resigngd July 23
Resigned July 23
Jan 19 onwards
Resigned July 23
Nam¢ of ￿r$On lor body)
ontitled tg appolnt trust•8
Carly Holli
Anna Hopwood
Sargh Mc￿lIan
Sally Clarke
Cathryn Evans
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary

Gall O'Brfen
Louisg Bartle
Katie Pearson
Naomi Britton
Dee Philip
Ellsa Foster
Resigned July 23
Juty 23 onwards
July 23 onwards
July 23 onwards
Juty 23 onwards
Juty 23 onwards
Treasurer
Sacrètary
Name of Irustses holdln
Iitle to
belon
In
to the Charl
Dat•8 act•d 11 notforTwho1•
Tn￿ts8 narne
None
Namos and addrnss•* of advi$•rs
of adVI￿r
Nan
OPTIONAL
Addr8•1
Independ•nt
Examlngr
Karen Wood ACMA
Outsource Accounting Sarvices &188
Hiscx)x Building
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Name of ¢h16f executlve or namos of senlor staff membern
Doclaration
Tho trusts￿ doGlar• that th•y havg approvod th• Trust••s Annual R•port and Accoun1#
SIgn￿ on behalf of the charfty's trustees
Slgnatur•
LJA
Full N•m•
Posltlon
Louise Ba￿9
Treasurer

Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Escrlck Pre-school Pla
I report on the accounts of..
Escrlck Pre-school Playgroup
forthe year ended:
31st August 2023
which are set out on page5 5 to 7.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
roup
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Att 20111'the ACVI.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charlty's accounts carried out under Section 145 of
the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dlrections
given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5}{bl of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
In connectlon with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of
the Act; or
2 the accounts do not accord with those records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
1310212024
Karen Wood IACMA)
Outsource independent examination
service
The Hiscox Building
Peasholme Green
York YOI 7PR
Date:

Escrlck Pre-school Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
Receipts & payments accounts for the year ending:
31st August 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrirted
funds
Receipts
Fees
NEG funding {NYCC)
Donations & fundraising
Bank interest
Other income
Total receipts
19,562
44,839
1,796
50
19,562
44,839
1,796
50
23,270
34,197
2,470
225
60,164
66,247
Payments
Salaries
Staff training & other costs
Rent (including call charges)
Membership, DBS & subscriptions
Play materials, activities &
Cleanin& equipment & renewals
Office costs
Insurance
Fundraising costs
IE fees
Administration & payroll costs
Website costs
Bank charges
Total payrnents
59,653
397
3,797
380
2,248
1,017
658
798
89
300
1,359
108
61
59,653
397
3,797
380
2,248
1,017
658
798
89
300
1,359
108
61
54,502
348
2,324
267
1,198
1,250
51
810
109
280
1,614
45
Net of receipts/(payments)
Transfers between funds
(4,618)
(4,618)
(2,634)
Balance brought forward
Balance carrled forward
26,293
26,293
28,927
21,675
21,675

Escrlck Prfrschool Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
Statement of assets and Ilabllltles at:
31st August 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
Unrestrlrted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Current bank account
Savings bank account
Petty cash
Prepayment card
14,457
7,159
14,457
7.159
18,968
7,109
153
63
59
59
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
fvnds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrfcted
funds
Liabilities
Independent examination fee
330
330
330
330
300

Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st August 2023
The trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2} of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared
the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
Approval of accounts for the year ended:
31st August 2023
The report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the
trustees held on:
Date
Sl£ned for and on behalf of the trustees:
Signature
Signature
6fi12TLL
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Name
Name
Position (e.g. Chair etc}
Position {e.g. Chair etc)
10112oL*
Date
Date