2024-08-31-accounts

Charity Commission Review for Holyport Pre-School

Year Reviewed: 2023–24 (Year Ended 31 August 2024)

1. Overview

This review assesses the governance, financial management, and impact of Holyport PreSchool for the financial year ending 31August 2024, in line with Charity Commission requirements for registered charities in England and Wales

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2. Governance and Management

Holyport Pre-School is governed by a board of trustees who oversee the strategic direction and operational management of the charity. The trustees ensure compliance with the Charities Act 2011 and the charity’s governing documents. The board demonstrates a clear commitment to the charity’s mission and the welfare of children and families

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3. Financial Management

The charity’s financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and FRS 102 (the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland)

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4. Achievements and Impact

During the 2023–24 year, Holyport Pre-school continued to provide high-quality early years education and care. The charity supported the development of children, contributing to improved outcomes in communication, personal, social, and emotional development, physical development, literacy, and mathematics. This aligns with national trends showing gradual recovery in early years outcomes following the pandemic

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Key achievements include:

• Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children.

• Supported children to reach expected levels of development, in line with national averages (e.g., over two-thirds of children achieving a good level of development in 2023–24)

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5. Compliance

Holyport Pre-School is fully compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements. All necessary filings with the Charity Commission, including the annual return and financial statements, have been submitted on time. The charity has up-to-date policies for safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

7. Conclusion

Holyport Pre-School is well-managed, financially sound, and making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. The trustees and staff are commended for their commitment to high standards and continuous improvement. With continued focus on the identified areas for development, the charity is well-positioned for future success.

Holyport Pre School Playgroup final account 2023-2024

	Income	Function		Fee/Founded					Petty Cash			Misc.	Total
	2023-2024			73149.07					0			1802.62	74951.69
	2022-2023			64927.30					0			850	65777.30
	Expenditure	Function		Wages		Rent		Equipment/	School		Insurance	Misc.	Total
								Training	Supplies
	2023-2024			46972.19		1251.19		3678.49	5533.58		1311.52	7211.40	65958.37
	2022-2023			41441.21		2659.08		3903.62	3263.28		521.04	2749.96	54538.19
		Cash		Current A/C1									Total
	Current Forward			45384.90									45384.90
	Bought Forward			36986.89									36986.89
	Years	Surplus
	2023-2024	8993.32
	2022-2023	11239.11
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Holyport Pre School Playgroup final account 2023-2024

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the trustees

Charity Name Holyport Pre school Playgroup

On accounts for the year Charity no 31/08/2024 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and | am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ v iew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report 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.

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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body

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Address: 25 Daventry Court, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AF

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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 .

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