Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
Trustees annual report & financial statements for the year ended
31st August 2024
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Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
Contents
| Index | Page |
|---|---|
| Report of the trustees | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Receipts & payments accounts | 5 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
Trustees' Annual Report
From: 1st September 2023 To: 31st August 2024 Charity's full name Escrick Pre-School Playgroup Registered Charity number 1034356
Objectives and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
To provide pre-school learning and development to a highly effective standard.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts
To provide a pre-school learning experience for children aged 2 to 5, under the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' according to Ofsted. The pre-school provides an emotional and physical environment which enables all children to reach their potential. We are committed to working with families and children to provide the best care and education for all children within our charge.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Additional details of objectives and activities
The Pre-school, as a charity, is run and operated by a committee of volunteers, in conjunction with an employed staff of qualified care specialists. The committee is also supported by a paid administrator and a firm of accountants to manage payroll.
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
During the past financial year, the pre-school has continued to work with the community of Escrick and surrounding villages to deliver a high quality childcare provision. We have continued to develop our facilities and resources to ensure the children have safe, enjoyable free flow play both indoors and outdoors throughout their day. Staff provide innovative and creative invitations to play within the setting whilst ensuring children's safety remains a top priority. We remain committed to providing the highest standards of individual care by ensuring excellent adult - child ratios. The preschool committee has organised a number of small fundraising events for preschool provisions. Our highly regarded preschool has run morning, afternoon and full day sessions throughout the academic year, caring for 2 to 5 year old children from the surrounding community.
Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
The pre-school made a surplus of £1,824 during this financial year. This was due to an increase in funded children as numbers picked up over the course of the year. Staff costs also increased in response to National Living Wage increases, which we aim to remain above for practitioner pay rates, whilst being mindful of our overall financial situation.
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Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
Reserves are held only for future use at Pre-school for staffing/redundancy purposes and the variable continuity of childcare.
Amount of reserves held £23,499
Reasons for holding zero reserves N/A Funds materially in deficit None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
There are no concerns about the charity continuing as a going concern.
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document Constitution (e.g. trust deed, royal charter) How the charity is constituted Unincorporated association (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods including Elected at AGM details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
Reference and administration details
Charity's full name Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
Other names the charity is known by
Charity’s principal address Escrick and Deighton Village Hall Main Street Escrick
Postcode YO19 6LQ
Names of the trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurer Secretary From June 24 Sally Clarke Anne Clark Chair From July 24 From June 24 Marie Sorrell Katie Pearson Dee Philip Emma Brown |
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| Trustee name Dates acted if not for wholeyear ~~a~~ |
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| Names and addresses of advisers(OPTIONAL) Type of adviser Name Address ~~a~~ |
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| Independent | |||
| Examiner | Karen Wood ACMA | Outsource Accounting Services & IE's | |
| 2 Galligap Lane | |||
| Osbaldwick York | |||
| YO10 3NR | |||
| Bankers | HSBC | 13 Parliament Street | |
| York | |||
| YO1 8XS | |||
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members |
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
| Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees | Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees |
|---|---|
| Signature | ACeH |
| Full Name | Marie Sorrell |
| Position | Treasurer |
| Date | 27/03/25 |
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~~PT~~ Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
I report on the accounts of: Escrick Pre-School Playgroup for the year ended: 31st August 2024
which are set out on pages 5 to 7.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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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.
02/05/2025 ~~ee~~
Karen Wood (ACMA) Outsource independent examination service 2 Galligap Lane Osbaldwick York YO10 3NR
Date:
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Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
| Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: 31st August 2024 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: 31st August 2024 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: 31st August 2024 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: 31st August 2024 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: 31st August 2024 |
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| Balance carried forward Net of receipts/(payments) Bank charges Payments Salaries Staff training & other costs Rent (including call charges) Membership, DBS & subscriptions IE fees Administration & payroll costs Website costs Cleaning, equipment & renewals Transfers between funds Balance brought forward Total payments Play materials, activities & refreshments Office costs Insurance Fundraising costs Donations & fundraising Bank interest Total receipts Receipts Fees NEG funding (NYCC) |
Unrestricted funds £ 19,320 53,137 2,588 137 75,182 60,579 668 3,971 626 2,740 436 875 836 223 330 1,873 132 69 73,358 1,824 - 21,675 23,499 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 19,320 53,137 2,588 137 75,182 60,579 668 3,971 626 2,740 436 875 836 223 330 1,873 132 69 73,358 1,824 - 21,675 23,499 |
2023 Total funds £ 19,562 44,839 1,796 50 |
| 66,247 | ||||
| 59,653 397 3,797 380 2,248 1,017 658 798 89 300 1,359 108 61 |
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| 70,865 | ||||
| (4,618) - 26,293 |
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| 21,675 |
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Escrick Pre-School Playgroup
(Charity number: 1034356)
| Statement of assets and liabilities at: | 31st August 2024 | 31st August 2024 | 31st August 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current bank account Savings bank account Prepayment card Assets Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted funds £ 16,192 7,296 11 23,499 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 16,192 7,296 11 23,499 |
2023 Total funds £ 14,457 7,159 59 |
| 21,675 |
| Liabilities Independent examination fee |
Unrestricted funds £ 350 350 |
Restricted funds £ - - |
2024 Total funds £ 350 350 |
2023 Total funds £ 330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 |
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Escrick Pre-School Playgroup (Charity number: 1034356)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st August 2024
The trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
~~L~~ Approval of accounts for the year ended: ~~o~~ 31st August 2024 The report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the trustees held on: 2313 fos Date
Signed for and on behalf of the trustees:
Signature Name Position (e.g. Chair etc) Date
Signature
Name
Position (e.g. Chair etc)
Date
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