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.
IER
October 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Whitehouse Playgroup
On accounts for the year
ended
December 2023
Charity no
(if any)
1036518
Set out on pages
CILÉ,
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3111212023
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
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.
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:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
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 dele
e the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
?.ol
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
3*
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IER
October 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
hitehouse Playgroup
Recei
CC16a
Fort
fro
01,101,12023
3111212023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
fLinds
Total funds
Last year
to the nea￿st £ to nea
to the nearest £
earest £
1 Receip
EY FUNDING
EY FEESIVOUCHERS
FUNDRAISING
CREDIT TRANSFER
131,359
292
123
35,299
131,3
121,208
123
23,150
total (Gross inco,￿e for
AR)
196,
196,
167,266
A2 Asset and inves
(see table).
ent sales,
tota;
T talre
196,
196,073
167,266
ayments
SALARIES
TAXINATIONAL INS
PENSION
UTILITIES
MISC.IMAINTENANCE
SUNDRIESIRESOURCES
INSURANCEIMEMB.ERSHIPS
RENT
BANK CHARGES
DEBIT TFIANSFER
,120
9,008
3,379
8,073
9,008
3,379
8,073
2,960
2,429
6,093
6,478
2,342
5,231
6,478
3,092
1,828
7,673
492
9,293
272
Sub total
A4
sset an
PLirch
es,(
ASSETrtRAINING
>nv
ent
le)
9,313
9,313
9,154
Sub totsl
9,313
9,313
9,154
Total paymeiits
159,678
t f receip (payme
Transfers be
een funds
Cash funds last y
dr end
Cash f
s this year en
ts)
14,6
7,10
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Unre
tricted
fun
to nearest £
ReStri￿ted
nds
nearest £
Endoivment
fun
to nearest £
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
contingency
27.227
fundraising
caf&4sh
4,886
(agree balances Wilh 12ce¥rts arad payrnents
account{s))
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funds
to nearest £
.tric+ad
.JnuS
to nearest £
to nearest £
2 Other m
ry assets
CONTINGENCYICREDITtDEBITttRqhSFERS
FUNDRAISING
d to Vyhich
asset belongs
Curen£ value
iona
Detail
Cost {0
onal)
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asset belo
Current value
tional
Detail
Cost lo
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Fund to which
liabilx
relates
Amount due
tional
When due
tioiy al
5Li
iliti
Signed by one or two trustees on
betr-lf of all the trustaes
Date of
ro
al
Signature
Print Name
TyyiJ
Paiila
all
Jodie Smit
2811112024
2811112024
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(HARITY
(OMMISSION
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From
Period start date
To Period end date
01
31
Charity name
Whitehouse Playgroup Preschool
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
1036518
Charity's principal address
36 Benvenue Avenue
Leigh on Sea
Essex
Postcode
SS9 5SJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Rebecca Herve
2 Zoe Moore
3 Jodie Smith
4 Carla Jane Hunt
5 Paula Nall
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Sept 2022-present
Sept 2022-present
Sept 2019-present
Sept 2022-present
July 2017-present
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
pe of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
How the charity is constituted
Trust
Trustee selection methods
Elected Members
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about:
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;
relationship with any related
parties;
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
The aims of the preschool are to enhance the development and education
of children under statutory school age (2-4 years) by encouraging parents
to understand the needs of their children through learning and parent
partnership.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
The aims above are met by-
Offering appropriate play, education, and care facilities. Family learning

during the year
neighbouring primary school, our Graduation Ceremony, where the
children were proud to show off their achievements. We introduced
Forest School,we have installed a Forest School Lodge, which also is
used to accommodate lunchtimes and small group work. This addition, as
well as Forest School has had a huge impact on the children's learning
and development.
We have seen a continued growth in confidence and can now access
Forest School curriculum all year round. The children have learned so
much about the natural world around us, their resilience has continued to
be tested as they have experimented with den building, slack line walking
and leaming how to safely build and light a campfire.
Physical development has grown due to the lengthy walks, wood
collecting and water carrying! Additional investment in
equipmenuresources for Forest School and the main setting has allowed
us to update our curriculum to be more child centred based around the
cohorts, interests.
Working together as a team has built long lasting friendships.
One member of staff has qualified in ELKLAN speech and language
training. All staff completed WELLCOMM training to screen the children's
communication and language development on entry. We purchased our
own copy of the program to ensure that this vital resource can be in use
for the foreseeable future. All staff have carried out various CPD
including children's mental health and wellbeing, Level 3 SEND training
and Makaton.
To set aside any funds not required for the immediate day to day running
of the setting to continue to build a secure contingency, with the view for
Brief statement of the

section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)
and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take
responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups,
ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever race,
culture, religion, means or ability.
Encourage the study of the needs of such children and their families and
promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local
areas.
Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objectives of the
Early Years Alliance.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
¥ou may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related
investment;
contribution made by
volunteers.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
We have enjoyed many events this year including sports day at our

charity's policy on reserves
future expansion due to the funding expansion.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
NONE
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity;
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
Section F
Other optional information,:
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Paula Nall
Jodie
mith
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Trustee
Treasurer
Date
1911112024