Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2020 Period start date To 31 August 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Brookside Pre-School
Charity registration number: 1035696
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The aim of our Pre-school is to enhance the Development and Education of children under statutory school age. To provide a safe and stimulating learning Environment which is built on the key principles of the EYFS. To offer inclusive provision for all children and their families by providing an environment which recognises and supports the individual needs of all children regardless of their race, culture, religion, means or ability. |
| 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 |
Brookside Pre-school takes a holistic approach to the learning and development of each child. By doing this we strive to meet the individual needs of each child and their family. Our relationship with the children’s families is the cornerstone of our practice. By building a unique and lasting relationship with the parents we strive to meet the needs emotionally, socially and educationally of each child. To build on these partnerships we continuouslyinvolvefamiliesin their |
| child’s learning by using an online learning journey named ‘Tapestry’ which both practitioners and parents can contribute to and share information. We encourage families to support their child’s learning by holding ‘stay and play sessions, ofering parents evenings and parent workshops. We have recently been allocated an allotment on the community plot and have had much involvement from parents in establishing this. We take on board parental feedback to infuence the running of the setting to ensure that we are ofering a high- quality service which is tailored to the local community’s needs. We have many Parents who work within our parent committee, supporting fundraising events which are often open to the whole community. Families can take on responsibilities, lead others and enhance their understanding of children’s learning. We have forged links within the local community and take part in the summer festival each year. We provide and maintain close links with the local primary schools in order to give a secure transition from pre- school to mainstream education. Brookside offers an inclusive, multicultural, nurturing environment where all children are valued and encouraged to build their confidence, learn and try new experiences. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have regard to the guidance on public beneft in their decision making processes. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are grateful for our Committee and Parent Committee who take time out of their busy lives and help us make Brookside the pre-school it is today. |
| Other | Any surplus funds are used to enhance the provision to the children and secure the future of the pre-school for years to come. |
Achievements and Performance
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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 | Brookside Pre-School provides a nurturing, supportive, caring, secure and safe environment for our children to play, learn and develop into happy, confdent, independent individuals. We are a well-established early year’s educational setting within our community. Many of our children are the younger siblings, cousins or children of previous pupils. Our families come from many diferent backgrounds and the child’s individual needs are acknowledged whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability. Presently in 2020/21, we have 38 children on roll. The Children attend a variety of mornings, afternoons, full days or a mixture of all three types of sessions. We also provide a wrap- around service to link with the local Nursery school. We oferplacesto both |
paying parents and funded 2- year olds, children eligible for 15 hours and 30 hours funded childcare currently provided by the Government. We undertake small fundraising activities with the support of the families of our children. The money raised is used for resources and equipment to enhance our provision. We are currently investing in Forest school resources which will be used when we offer weekly Forest school sessions for our children from September 2021. These sessions will be run by our Manager who has recently qualified as a Forest School Leader. We were also allocated an allotment plot near to the pre-school, and funds raised have also contributed to the costs involved in setting this up. The allotment has provided the children with the opportunity to grow their own fruit and vegetables as well as planting other seeds and bulbs. Brookside Pre-School operation is over seen by the trustees of the committee, who as volunteers, give their time freely to support and guide the preschool staff in meeting the care and learning needs of all of the children attending the preschool. Our Children who started school in September this year were well prepared and confident to enter the next stage of their education. We worked closely with the families of children with SEND to ensure that their child had been seen by other professionals and had the correct documentation which meant that the school had a statutory requirement and the funding to offer them additional support.
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Para 1.41
| Achievements against objectives set |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have a reserve which we have ring fenced which would cover 3/4 months running costs / redundancy payments. Any other amounts over this required reserve is used on developing the provision for the children. Sometimes we save up for larger items over a period of time and try to supplement it with fundraising. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £51,195 |
| 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 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Our main source of funds is via nursery grant funding from the local council, fees paid by parents and small fundraising ventures to supplement the funds. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The majority of our income is applied to staff costs and rent. All fundraising income is spent directly on benefiting the children through the purchasing of new toys and equipment. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The main risk to the charity is a reduction in the number of admissions and rising running costs eg staffing, rent and utilities. Low numbers would reduce the amount of funding received which would impact on expenditure. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution Adopted 8 October 1993 As Amended on 5 October 1995 and 28 January 2011 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Association |
| 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 | Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually at the AGM every year. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The pre-school wor requirements set by and inspected by O management team meets termly to revi provision to ensure the learning and de the children. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Brookside pre-scho with the local comm schools. This includ fundraising projects projects to support preschool to school |
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| Other | All of Brookside’s tr freely and receive n services. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
The preschool follo statutory requireme and procedures to s manage children’s staff, volunteers an checked. All financial expend signatories and che |
ws Dept of Education nts and our own policies afeguard children and safety. In addition, all d trustees are fully DBS iture is authorised by 2 cked by a third party. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The pre-school wor requirements set by and inspected by O management team meets termly to revi provision to ensure the learning and de the children. |
ks to the statutory the Dept of Education fsted. The pre-school (staff and committee) ew the educational the pre-school supports velopment needs of all |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Brookside pre-scho with the local comm schools. This includ fundraising projects projects to support preschool to school |
ol enjoys strong links unity and local primary es supporting community and learning partnership children’s transitions from . |
| Other | All of Brookside’s tr freely and receive n services. |
ustees give their time o remuneration for their |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Brookside Pre-School |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1035696 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Scout HQ, Gatley Hill, Off Church Road, Gatley Cheadle, Cheshire |
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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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| Mrs Natalie Jensen | Chair | Members | ||
| Mrs Victoria Holmes |
Treasurer | Members | ||
| Mrs Camilla Cheung |
Secretary | Up to August 2021 | Members | |
| Mrs Jane Kelly | From June 2021 | Members | ||
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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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
Signature(s) Full name(s) Victoria Holmes Natalie Jensen Position (eg Treasurer Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 20/06/2022
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