Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2021 To 31/08/2022
Charity name: Jack and Jill Pre-School
Charity registration number: 1034780
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Jack and Jill Pre-School is set up to enhance the learning and development of children under statutory school age. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Jack and Jill Provide care and education for children under statutory school age (5 years old). We provide learning and development in accordance with the EYFS statutory framework. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees are directed to the Charity Commission website to gather more information about joining as a trustee. We have a factsheet about becoming a trustee on our website which refers to the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All volunteers make time contributions to the pre-school joining in with fundraising activities, attending committee meetings, and supporting staff and management by overseeing decisions and attending staff meetings when requested. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | Jack and Jill Pre-School were Ofsted inspected in July 2019 where the provision retained their ‘Good’ rating. general support from Local Authority is still available. All staff attend regular and relevant training from Local Authority to continuously improve on our practice. Numbers on roll is at capacity for the ratios, staffing numbers have increased to support with this. Providing high standards of care and education for over 30 years, gaining a good reputation within the community. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Good Ofsted rating. Continued improvement of the provision has meant that number on roll reached capacity – despite the after effects of the pandemic, we have remained balanced due to providing high standards of care and gaining a good reputation within the community. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Using a donation of £20,000 from the previous year we purchased more suitable outdoor flooring (artificial grass) this provided a more user- friendly area which is ultimately safer for the children at a cost of £10,612.00 We also used part of the donation for an interactive learning station at the cost of £4374.00. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Changes to Financial reporting with using sage online accounts at the start of the year. Helps to monitor finances on an ongoing basics using a detailed budget planner. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves held at Jack and Jill Pre- School are to enable trustees to pay any statutory redundancy payments or to invest in capital infrastructure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £14452.36 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Ongoing worries around the low level of Early Years funding and meeting the cost increases of utilities, salaries, and resources, which is a national issue highlighted greatly by the Early Years Alliance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
EEF grant - £109689 Childcare Fees - £24444 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | As a relatively small voluntary run nursery we are constantly competing with other provisions in the local area to provide outstanding early years education. The level of funding for Early Years settings is not increasing in line with National Minimum wages and the statutory expectations made of us as an employer, we look forward to seeing this change. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Early Years Alliance Constitution – formally ratified November 2017 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
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| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | September 2017 onward – AGM held, parents invited and terms of office for officer positions held. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
September 2017 – T Early Years Allianc through educare fa |
rustees directed to e website. Signed up cility for training. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Good relationship and staff of the pre to attend non-confi meeting to provide ideas to improve. S facility to vote at th School Manager) a any confidential ite |
between committee -school. Staff invited dential committee feedback and share taff do not have the e meetings (exc. Pre- nd do not take part in ms. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A | |
| Other | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
September 2017 – T Early Years Allianc through educare fa |
rustees directed to e website. Signed up cility for training. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Good relationship and staff of the pre to attend non-confi meeting to provide ideas to improve. S facility to vote at th School Manager) a any confidential ite |
between committee -school. Staff invited dential committee feedback and share taff do not have the e meetings (exc. Pre- nd do not take part in ms. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A | |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Jack and Jill Pre-School |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1034780 |
| Charity’s principal address | Bewsey Barns Community Centre, Old Hall Road, Old Hall, Warrington, WA5 9PA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Emma Norman | Treasurer | Feb 2017 - 2022 | ||
| Daniel Norman | June 2017 – July2021 | |||
| Kadie Richards | Pre-School Manager | September 2017 – December 2022 |
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| Lauren Foster | September 2017 - 2022 | |||
| Kathy Ollerhead | Chair - September 2020 |
September 2019 - present |
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| Sarah Daley | Secretary – September 2020 |
September 2019 - 2023 | ||
| Stephanie Fellows | November 2020-present | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
S.Fellows Signature(s) K.Ollerhead Steph Fellows Full name(s) Kathy Ollerhead Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Trustee Chair, etc) Date July 2023 July 2023
Jack & Jills Preschool
Profit and Loss Report
01 September, 2021 - 31 August, 2022
| Sales | ||
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| 4000 - EEF Funding | 104,324.20 | |
| 4001 - Additional Funding | 5,365.00 | |
| 4002 - Private Donation | 532.56 | |
| 4003 - Fundraising | 2,262.59 | |
| 4010 - Private Fees | 22,960.90 | |
| 4011 - Snack fees | 1,034.00 | |
| 4012 - Activity fees | 400.00 | |
| 4400 - Late Payment Charges | 50.00 | |
| 4900 - Other income | 0.00 | |
| Total Sales | £136,929.25 | |
| Direct Expenses | ||
| Total Direct Expenses | £0.00 | |
| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | £136,929.25 | |
| Overheads | ||
| 6000 - Marketing | 214.91 | |
| 7000 - Employee Wages and Salaries | 114,928.74 | |
| 7030 - Employer's Pension | 4,928.64 | |
| 7095 - Recruitment Expenses | 105.00 | |
| 7100 - Rent | 8,238.00 | |
| 7530 - Telecoms | 72.00 | |
| 7550 - Technology | 5,280.42 | |
| 7610 - Accountancy Fees | 965.00 | |
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| 7630 - Business Insurance 1,332.21 |
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| 7800 - Maintenance 120.00 |
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| 7900 - Bank Charges and Interest -2.06 |
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| 8200 - Fundraising costs 16,041.69 |
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| 8210 - Extra-Curricular costs 1,550.00 |
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| 8220 - Uniform 388.00 |
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| 8230 - Training Costs 346.45 |
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| 8240 - Snack costs 2,157.05 |
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| Total Overheads | £156,666.05 |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | -£19,736.80 |
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Jack & Jills Preschool
Balance Sheet Report
To: 31 August, 2022
| ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | |
| Total Fixed Assets | £0.00 |
| Current Assets | |
| 1100 - Trade Debtors 585.00 |
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| 1210 - Cash 19.00 |
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| 1220 - Barclays Business Account 23,511.96 |
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| 1230 - Barclays Saving Account 14,452.36 |
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| Total Current Assets | £38,568.32 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | £38,568.32 |
| LIABILITIES | |
| Current Liabilities | |
| Total Current Liabilities | £0.00 |
| Future Liabilities | |
| Total Future Liabilities | £0.00 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | £0.00 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | £38,568.32 |
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| EQUITY | ||
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| Net Profit / Loss | 38,568.32 | |
| Net Profit / Loss (prior year(s)) | 58,305.12 | |
| Net Profit / Loss (current year) | -19,736.80 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | £38,568.32 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Jack and Jill Pre-School members of On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2022 Charity no 1034780 ended (if any) Set out on pages N/A (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2022.
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
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of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed 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 ~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~ in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date: 01/06/2022
Name: Debbie Monk, Norbreck Ltd
Relevant professional MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 107 Norbreck Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2SJ
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
N/A
October 2018
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107 Norbreck Close Phone: 01925 791717 Great Sankey Mobile: 07966360982 Warrington Fax: 08717334915 Cheshire Email: norbreck.ltd@ntlworld.com WA5 2SJ
Norbreck Ltd
a c c o u n t a n c y a n d p a y r o l l s e r v i c e s
Jack & Jill Pre-School Bewsey Barns Community Centre Old Hall Road Old Hall Warrington Date: 1st June 2023 Cheshire WA5 9PA
Auditor Report
This is to Verify that the school fund Accounts for the period September 2021 to August 2022 give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the financial statements
An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the income and expenditure in the financial statements.
Comments: The books & records are kept in a very clear and precise nature. Once entered in to spreadsheet every thing reconciled.
Recommendations: None
Debbie Monk maat
Company Registration no. 5058574 Registered office 107 Norbreck Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2SJ