Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2021 Period start date To 31 August 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Brookside Pre-School
Charity registration number: 1035696
Objectives and Activities
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SORP
reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The aim of our Pre-school is to
purposes of the charity enhance the Development and
as set out in its
Education of children under
governing document
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 Para 1.17 Brookside Pre-school takes a
activities in relation to and 1.19 holistic approach to the learning
those purposes for the
and development of each child. By
public benefit, in
doing this we strive to meet the
particular, the
individual needs of each child and
activities, projects or
services identified in their family.
the accounts.
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
continuously involve families in
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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, offering
parents evenings and parent
workshops. We have an allotment
on the community plot and have
had much involvement from
parents to maintain this.
We take on board parental
feedback to influence the running
of the setting to ensure that we are
offering 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.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees have regard to the
whether the trustees guidance on public benefit in their
have had regard to the
decision making processes.
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
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public benefit
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
We are grateful for our Committee and
Para 1.38 Parent Committee who take time out
Contribution made by of their busy lives and help us make
volunteers Brookside the pre-school it is today.
Any surplus funds are used to invest in
Other and enhance the provision to the
children and secure the future of the
pre-school for years to come.
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
Brookside Pre-School provides a
nurturing, supportive, caring, secure
and safe environment for our children
Summary of the main
Para 1.20 to play, learn and develop into happy,
achievements of the
confident, independent individuals.
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
We are a well-established early year’s
beneficiaries and any
educational setting within our
wider benefits to society
as a whole. community. Many of our children are
the younger siblings, cousins or
children of previous pupils. Our
families come from many different
backgrounds and the child’s individual
needs are acknowledged whatever
their race, culture, religion, means or
ability.
Presently in 2021/22, we have 38
children on roll. The Children attend a
variety of mornings, afternoons, full
days or a mixture of all three types of
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sessions. We offer places to 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 continuing to invest in Forest School resources to be used in our weekly Forest school sessions for our older children. These sessions are run by our Manager and Deputy Manger who have recently qualified as a Forest School Leaders. We also still have an allotment plot near to the pre-school, and funds raised have also contributed to the costs involved in maintaining this. 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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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
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Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21
financial position at the
end of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We have a reserve which we have ring
policy for holding fenced which would cover 2 months
reserves stating why running costs / redundancy payments.
they are held 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 £31,255.00
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Our main source of funds is via
nursery grant funding from the local
The charity’s principal council, fees paid by parents and small
sources of funds Para 1.47 fundraising ventures to supplement
(including any the funds.
fundraising)
The majority of our income is applied
to staff costs and rent. All fundraising
Investment policy and income is spent directly on benefiting
objectives including any Para 1.46 the children through the purchasing of
social investment policy new toys and equipment.
adopted
The main risk to the charity is a
reduction in the number of admissions
A description of the Para 1.46 and rising running costs eg staffing,
principal risks facing the rent and utilities. Low numbers would
charity reduce the amount of funding received
which would impact on expenditure.
Rising costs of rent/utilities rising
more than the increase we received
through funding will also have an
impact on our finances.
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution Adopted 8 October 1993
document As Amended on 5 October 1995 and 28
(trust deed, royal January 2011
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed or re-
methods including appointed annually at the AGM every
details of any year.
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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The preschool follows Dept of
Education statutory requirements and
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 our own policies and procedures to
safeguard children and manage
and training of trustees
children’s safety. In addition, all staff,
volunteers and trustees are fully DBS
checked.
All financial expenditure is authorised
by 2 signatories and checked by a
third party.
The pre-school works to the statutory
requirements set by the Dept of
The charity’s Education and inspected by Ofsted.
organisational structure Para 1.51 The pre-school management team
and any wider network (staff and committee) meets termly to
with which the charity review the educational provision to
works ensure the pre-school supports the
learning and development needs of all
the children.
Brookside pre-school enjoys strong
links with the local community and
Relationship with any Para 1.51 local primary schools. This includes
related parties supporting community fundraising
projects and learning partnership
projects to support children’s
transitions from preschool to school.
All of Brookside’s trustees give their
Other time freely and receive no
remuneration for their services.
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Brookside Pre-School
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1035696
number
Charity’s principal The Scout HQ,
address Gatley Hill, Off Church Road,
Gatley
Cheadle, Cheshire
SK8 4EY
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Mrs Emma Chair From March 2022 Members
1
Henderson
Mrs Victoria Treasurer Members
2
Holmes
4 Mrs Jane Kelly Secretary Till June 2022 Members
Mrs Elizabeth Member From March 2022 Members
5
Bradbury Secretary From June 2022
Mrs Rachel Member From March 2022 Members
6
Sturman
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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
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
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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)
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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(
s)
Full Victoria Holmes Elizabeth Bradbury
name(s)
Position (eg Treasurer Secretary
Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
28/05/2023
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