(HARThY (OMMISSION Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 JAN Period end date DEC 2024 2024 From Tol Reference and administration details WHITEHOUSE PLAYGROUP PRESCHOOL Section A Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1036518 Charity's principal address 36 BEVENUE AVENUE LEIGH ON SEA ESSEX Postcode SS9 5SJ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Office (if any) ear CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY TREASURER TRUSTEE TRUSTEE Name of petson (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Trustee name REBECCA HERVE ZOE MOORE JODIE SMITH CARLAJANE HUNT PAULA NALL 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 March 2012 TAR
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document CONSTITUTION Irkn'st deid. titu How the charity is constituted 'pq. ti Ust •ssociat50r;: comr)an!) TRUST Trustee selection methods -Jby ELECTED MEMBERS Additional governance issues (Optional inforniation) 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. Section C ectives and activities The aims of the preschool are to enhance the care, learning and development of children under statutory school age (9mnths - 4 years) by working in partnership with families, external professionals and continuous professional development. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document March 2012 TAR
Provide a safe nurturing environment where children flourish Ensuring inclusive access to children and families of all backgrounds including those with special educational needs or disabilities, ensuring promoting equality and diversity. Delivery and broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the needs and interests of our children within our setting. Supporting all areas of their development. Engaging our families and wider community through open days and collaborative events, which encourages strong partnerships with our families and community. This also supports the children holistic development. Implementing robust safeguarding policy and procedures to protect the children's, staff and family's welfare always. Continuous professional development for staff to maintain the highest standards of care, safeguarding and educational quality. The trustees confirm that all decisions and policies are made with a view to maximizing benefit to the public, in particular the families and children served by our charity. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Overthe pastyear, our earlyyears setting charity has made significant progress in supporting children, families, and the wider community. Enhanced Child Development Programmes by providingthe children with separate lunch hall to enable safe, undistracted and quality mealtime. This has enabLed us to continue our all year-round outdoor learning by adapting the old eating area as an outdoor classroom. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Widened/updated our play-based learning strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in chiLdren's social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Increased Enrolment and Accessibility: by opening our under2's setting providing quality child care for children from 9months inline with the new government fundingfor 9months+ SuccessfuLLy expanded capacityforyounger children, allowing more local chiLdren to access high-quality early education and care. Provided continuous parents and carers with resources and knowledge to aid their children's development. Continued to support staff development and training by offering training opportunities supported by our Local authority. Invested in ongoing professional development, ensuring all staff are equipped with the latest skills and safeguarding knowledge. Community Partnerships: Supportingthe children through theirtransitions to further education, supported familied through EHCP applications resulting in two plans being in place for primary school. Strengthened collaborations with local schools, health services, and community groups to provide holistic support for families. Enhanced our setting's inclusivity approaches to better support children with additional needs. Secured vital funding through successful community fundraising events, enabling further investment in facilities and resources. March 2012 TAR
Section D Achievements and performanceè.. Prioritised children's and staff's welLbeing by integrating mindfulness activities and emotional support into daily routines. These achievements have laid a strong foundation for continued growth and impact in the comingyear. We remain committed to our mission of providing the best possible start for every child in our care. March 2012 TAR
Section E Financial review We regularly review the level of reserves held, ensuring they are sufficient to cover essential operating costs and to respond flexibly to changing circumstances, whilst not holding funds unnecessarily that could otherwise be used to further our charitable objectives. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves 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 Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) i LeASLJ Date So{(0 March 2012 TAR
CHARITY COMMISSION FORE GLAND AND WALES Whitehouse Playgroup Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to the nearest £ Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts EY FUNDING EY FEESIVOUCHERS FUNDRAISING CREDIT TRANSFER 161,299 15,826 2,083 57,720 131,359 29,292 123 35,299 161,299 15,826 2,083 57,720 Sub totsl (Gross income for AR) 236,927 196,073 236,927 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 236,927 196,073 Total receipts 236,927 A3 Payments SALARIES TAXINATIONAL INS PENSION UTILITIES MISC.IMAINTENANCE SUNDRIES INSURANCEIMEMBERSHIPS RENT BANK CHARGES DEBIT TRANSFER 121,067 8,406 4,646 8,158 15,774 11,283 2.617 9,260 60 39,500 220,771 106,120 9,008 3,379 8,073 6,581 6,478 2,342 5,231 60 49,293 196,565 121,067 8,406 4,646 8,158 15,774 11,283 2,617 9,260 60 39,500 220,771 Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) ASSETtfRAININGIRESOURCES 9,313 3,584 3,584 3,584 Sub totsl 3,584 224,355 196,565 Total payments 224,355 12,572 6,843 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 12,572 4,845 17,416 7,106 13,949 4,845 17,416 2911012025 CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Total cash funds (agree balances wth receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 10,326 Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ ils CONTINGENCY B2 Other monetary assets FUNDRAISING 786 Fund to which asset belon Current value tional t?.jle Cost (optional) B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Cost (optional) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which liabili relates Amount due tional When due tiona .?Ils B5 Liabilities Date of roval Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name (o 2911012025 CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A- >. Independent Examiner's Report ... Report to the trusteesl members of Whitehouse Playgroup On accounts for the year ended December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1036518 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31112 12024. 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 carying 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 examinerfs ststement 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: Name: L5 LAaSL? Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: LZi&L* oa 5.S-N 5 1 (L IER October 2018
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. IER October 2018