Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From September 2022 Period start date To August 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Warwick Community Association
Charity registration number: 1041878
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The associations main aims are: - to advance the education of all inhabitants of the Kingsway Estate - To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the condition of life of the persons for whom they are intended. These objectives are covered via the association’s community groups and through theplayschool. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Over the last few years, the demand for early years care has increased. This year we have seen a surge in demand for under 2 year old support and supporting families with children with additional needs. This means that we have been connecting families with specialists and providing for family support. The playschool provides early years care for children aged nine months to five and as a part of that offers support to their families. The playschool has staff trained to support the deprived area that we are situated in. Our chair is a trained counsellor and safeguarding lead in schools in the area, this brings this vital work to the forefront of our agenda. Our trustees spend time regularly within the playschool, supporting practitioners and families. They monitor the work of the playschool to ensure that it meets the objectives of the charityas a whole. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | Our trustees have had regard to this. |
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 Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The playschool continues to operate at near full capacity most days. The 30 hours funding has helped with this. The committee has embedded its vision into practice and work closely together. Team work – we have a strong team within the playschool that works closely with the committee to ensure the success of our projects. The team are very skilled, passionate and well qualified. Having a clear vision in line with the constitution. Developing links with other professionals to support the changing needs of our cohort and families |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 This year, we made a loss. This was due
financial position at the end to the significant reduction and removal
of the period of high needs funding from the local
authority. This means that a significant
amount of our work was self funded
where grants should have covered it.
The removal came after the beginning of
the financial year.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We have a small amount of reserves, but
policy for holding reserves have had to dip into some of it to stay
stating why they are held afloat.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £432.00
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 As above
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 We had to provide children with one to
deficit one care, additional equipment and
external support for families to ensure
that children were able to access us and
have reasonable adjustments
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The income from the government and
uncertainties about the local authority grants are not increasing
charity continuing as a going at the same rate as costs of running.
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Government grants |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Volunteers and selection to post by skills and votes. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Warwick Community Association
Other name the charity uses Warwick Community Playschool
Registered charity number 1041878
Charity’s principal address Dulley Avenue
Wellingborough
Northants
NN8 2PS
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Nicola Thomson Chair 2016 -
2 Julie Morgan Treasurer 2016-
3 Joanna Ludlam Secretary 2016-
4 Bob Pickering Custodian 2016-
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
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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
Signature(s) Full name(s) Joanna Ludlam Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 09/07/2024
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Sept 22- Aug 23 Income Expenditure
Cleaning & Maintenance Consumables 0.00 9,679.07
DBS Fees 13.00 1,123.00
Deprivation Grant 0.00 0.00
Early Years Grants 272,776.47 0.00
Energy 0.00 3,338.51
Equipment 0.00 17,152.21
Fundraising/ Community 321.82 125.00
Groceries 1,339.00 12,090.69
High Needs 21,390.00 10,162.50
Internet 0.00 3,973.28
Miscellaneous 20,000.00 0.00
Online Registrations 0.00 0.00
Parties Activities Trips 0.00 8,273.86
Peninsula 0.00 5,003.28
Pensions 0.00 13,482.11
Petty Cash 48.80 0.00
Pupil Premium 0.00 0.00
Registration/ Membership 79.59 4,357.32
Repairs & Maintenance 0.00 10,651.12
Reserves 0.00 0.00
Security 0.00 2,185.95
Session Fees 61,550.37 0.00
Staff Training 0.00 2,568.40
Staff Travel 1,500.00 0.00
Telephone 0.00 666.78
Uniforms 0.00 0.00
Wages 1,005.20 322,460.33
Xerox 0.00 7,846.54
Year To Date 380,024.25 435,139.95
BF balances 21,586.61 0.00
Totals 401,610.86 435,139.95
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-£ 33,529.09
01-Sep-23
82.56
2114.13
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Sept 22- Aug 23 Income Expenditure
Cleaning & Maintenance Consumables 0.00 9,679.07
DBS Fees 13.00 1,123.00
Deprivation Grant 0.00 0.00
Early Years Grants 272,776.47 0.00
Energy 0.00 3,338.51
Equipment 0.00 17,152.21
Fundraising/ Community 321.82 125.00
Groceries 1,339.00 12,090.69
High Needs 21,390.00 10,162.50
Internet 0.00 3,973.28
Miscellaneous 20,000.00 0.00
Online Registrations 0.00 0.00
Parties Activities Trips 0.00 8,273.86
Peninsula 0.00 5,003.28
Pensions 0.00 13,482.11
Petty Cash 48.80 0.00
Pupil Premium 0.00 0.00
Registration/ Membership 79.59 4,357.32
Repairs & Maintenance 0.00 10,651.12
Reserves 0.00 0.00
Security 0.00 2,185.95
Session Fees 61,550.37 0.00
Staff Training 0.00 2,568.40
Staff Travel 1,500.00 0.00
Telephone 0.00 666.78
Uniforms 0.00 0.00
Wages 1,005.20 322,460.33
Xerox 0.00 7,846.54
Year To Date 380,024.25 435,139.95
BF balances 21,586.61 0.00
Totals 401,610.86 435,139.95
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-£ 33,529.09
01-Sep-23
82.56
2114.13