Chairperson report 2023 - 2024
It’s been a busy year for us at Pre-School this year. The numbers have gone crazy and we saw a huge influx of children which saw every session fully booked at the end of the year.
We have seen some staff changes with Amy leaving us in January and Becky in March. Shannon joined us as part of her apprenticeship in January 2024. We look forward to supporting Shannon on her journey through her qualification.
We introduced the children to forest school sessions and have introduced an after-school club to the primary school children which has been successful and popular. We have all agreed that the sessions are great for the children’s learning and overall development.
We have had many fundraising events over the year including:
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2 chocolate bingo events
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Wonka themed world book day golden ticket chocolate sale
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Sponsored bike ride
These events were very well supported and raised a lot of money which we used to update our garden equipment.
We also have a monthly lottery which brings in a good income each month.
We had a £300 donation from a local charitable trust which boosted our fundraising efforts.
Our main expenses for the year have been wages and premises costs e.g. the rental of the pre-school room from the Community Centre.
We have lots of events planned for the coming year and have now joined forces with Yealmpton Community Centre to do joint fundraising to help us to boost our fundraising account.
CAF BANK ACCOUNT- PRESCHOOL SUMMARY
01 SEPT 2023 – 30 AUG 2024
CAF BALANCE AT 01/09/2023 £ 7, 648.75
ACCREDITED RECEIPTS + £117, 676.69
DEBITED PAYMENTS - £94, 519.70
TOTAL BALANCE £ 30, 805.75 NET SURPLUS/
CAF BALANCE AT 31/08/2024 £30, 805.75
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Yealmpton Pre School - Charity
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I hereby report on the accounts of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 St August 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The chanty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the temis of the Charities and Trust& Investrnent (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charty trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) {d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibilty to examine Ihe accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinevs statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustÈ88 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examinerfs statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requ1Ments. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. Signed: Mike Cosby Relevant professional bojy: ICAEW (FCA) Address.. Ashleigh, Bowden Hill, Yealmpton, PL8 2JX Date.. 20-09-2024