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2023-07-31-accounts

Charity number.. 1044563 Fledgelings Pre-school Playgroup For the year ended 31 July 2023

Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Contents Page For the year ended 31 July 2023

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12 to 13

Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 July 2023

The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 July 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

Chair's report

I would like to start by saying a massive thank you to ALL the Fledgelings Pre-School Staff, who continue to provide such a nurturing, enriching, positive setting and this has been highlighted when we recently received a lovely email from the school, in which most of the leaving students have attended, expressing 'how well the children understood routines and classroom manners', and also commented on 'how close and bonded all the children are'.

Hearing this is always such a rewarding feeling. The staff are always keen to better themselves and often complete training courses to expand their knowledge to enhance what they provide to the setting. Currently Annmarie is partaking in The National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership and Amy is on an enhanced SENCO course. Ina is completing an Early Years Foundation stage intensive course along with Annmarie. This provides a refresher of the EYFS.

Within Fledgelings Pre-school this year we have seen some amazing changes. We have had the new children's toilet block fitted, providing three child friendly toilets in which one has an accessible toilet. Plus a brand new functional kitchen, which the children have enjoyed using to bake and cook at various times. These were installed over the Easter holidays along with new flooring, and other then a few hiccups it all went to plan. This has made such a difference in the setting. We have taken steps looking into further bettering the setting by having an outdoor canopy installed. This is still in discussion. This would provide an extended all year around area for the children whilst combating a bird poo issue that is happening in the outside area.

When I sat to look back at the year in preparation to write this report, I felt a sense of achievement at all that we have done throughout the year as a Committee and school to fundraise, we:

We also did an external fundraiser to celebrate the NHS turning 75, and raised £100 for the WiSH Charity. The children's photo featured on the front page of the NHS Staff magazine. We then had Dr. Brown Bear come to visit to receive the cheque which the children enjoyed.

I want to thank the Committee for all their voluntary work they continue to do, including being here for this meeting. I understand everyone has their own personal life and commitments, but we wouldn't be able to do what we do without you.

Unfortunately, it is time to say a farewell and big thank you to Claire and Kieron for all they have done for Fledgelings over time, especially Claire and her many years on the Committee seeing us through a lot of hurdles to get to where we are now. I would also like to thank Hayley and Ashleigh although they're not stepping fully away. They will be staying to help with fundraising where possible.

I look forward to watching Fledgelings Pre-School continue to grow in the coming year, and to see what we get up to.

Alethea Trenter Chairperson. Fledgelings Pre School

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)' and are satisfied that the objectives of the Charity have been met during this year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of Charity Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Charity registration number 1044563 Principal address Glade Academy Knappers Way Brandon Suffolk IP27 0DA

Trustees

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Alethea Trenter (Appointed: 03 November 2022) Claire McDonald Ashleigh Webster (Appointed: 03 November 2022) Kieron McDonald Hayley Mabey Amy Last Mrs Annmarie Cheshire Alicia Sutton (Resigned: 03 November 2022) Rebecca Cross (Resigned: 03 November 2022) Independent examiner Simark & Co Belmont House 20 King Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AP

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

Alethea Trenter.............................................................................

02 November 2023

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 July 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity'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 examiners statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do 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 view' 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.

Simark & Co Belmont House 20 King Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AP

02 November 2023

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 July 2023

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investments
4
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
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Total
Net income/expenditure
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricte
d funds
£
39,413
118,414
1,036
158,863
(161,913)
(161,913)
(3,050)
63,887
60,837
2022
£
7,375
118,883
3
126,261
(122,502)
(122,502)
3,759
60,128
63,887

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Statement of Financial Position As at 31 July 2023

Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one
year
12
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
13
Total funds
£
2023
62,214
62,214
(1,377)
60,837
60,837
-
60,837
60,837
60,837
£
2022
103,939
103,939
(1,652)
102,287
102,287
(38,400)
63,887
63,887
63,887

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

Ashleigh Webster Trustee 02 November 2023

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 July 2023

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.

Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Going concern

2. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted funds
Donations received
Grants received
ncome from charitable activities
Unrestricted funds
General Income
Fees Receivable
SCC Grant Funding.
Fundraising
Fund Raising Events
2023
£
511
38,902
39,413
2023
£
9,914
106,968
116,882
1,532
118,414
2022
£
547
6,828
7,375
2022
£
4,986
113,299
118,285
598
118,883

3. Income from charitable activities

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

4. Investment income

Unrestricted funds Bank interest receivable

2023 2022
£ £
1,036 3
1,036 3

5. Costs of charitable activities by fund type

Costs of charitable activities by fund type
2023 2022
£ £
Unrestricted funds
General Income 4,610 5,696
Support costs 157,303 116,806
161,913 122,502

6. Costs of charitable activities by activity type

Activities Support 2023 2022
undertaken costs
directly
£ £ £ £
Support costs
General Income 4,610 - 4,610 5,696
General Running Costs - 157,303 157,303 116,806
4,610 157,303 161,913 122,502

7. Analysis of support costs

Analysis of support costs
General Running Costs
Management
Running Costs
Governance costs
2023
£
115,792
40,275
1,236
157,303
2022
£
96,161
19,457
1,188
116,806

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

8. Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging/(crediting):

Accountancy fees

2023 2022
£ £
1,236 1,188

9. Staff costs and emoluments

Total staff costs for the year ended 31 July 2023 were:

Salaries and wages 2023
£
115,792
115,792
2022
£
96,161
96,161

10. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.

11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 1,377 1,652
1,377 1,652
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income - 38,400
- 38,400

12. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

13. Movement in funds

Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted Funds
General
General
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
General
General
Balance at
01/08/2022
£
63,887
63,887
Balance at
01/08/2021
£
60,128
60,128
Incoming
resources
£
158,863
158,863
Incoming
resources
£
126,261
126,261
Outgoing
resources
£
(161,913)
(161,913)
Outgoing
resources
£
(122,502)
(122,502)
Balance at
31/07/2023
£
60,837
60,837
Balance at
31/07/2022
£
63,887
63,887

Purpose of unrestricted Funds

General

Unrestricted funds held for the provision of pre-school childcare and education in line with and up to and beyond Government minimum standards and requirements.

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds
Net current Creditors > Net Assets
assets / one year
(liabilities)
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General 60,837 - 60,837
60,837 - 60,837

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 July 2023

Previous year

Previous year
Net current Creditors > Net Assets
assets / one year
(liabilities)
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General 102,287 (38,400) 63,887
102,287 (38,400) 63,887

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 July 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENT
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants receivable
Charitable activities
Fees Receivable (General Income)
SCC Grant Funding (General Income)
Fund Raising Events (Fundraising)
Investments
Bank interest receivable
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Resources & Refreshments (General
Income)
Equipment (General Income)
SUPPORT COSTS
Management
Staff costs - wages & salaries (General
Running Costs)
Running Costs
Rent, Water & Electricity (General Running
Costs)
Maintenance & Cleaning (General Running
Costs)
Insurance (General Running Costs)
Stationery & Photocopier (General Running
Costs)
Telephone & Internet (General Running
Costs)
Ofsted and ICO Fees (General Running
Costs)
Staff Training (General Running Costs)
Sundry (General Running Costs)
Staff Clothing (General Running Costs)
Premises Repairs (General Running Costs)
£
2023
511
38,902
39,413
9,914
106,968
1,532
118,414
1,036
1,036
158,863
(3,101)
(1,509)
(4,610)
(115,792)
(115,792)
(5,200)
(1,442)
(579)
(832)
(988)
(70)
(238)
(100)
(287)
(30,539)
£
2022
547
6,828
7,375
4,986
113,299
598
118,883
3
3
126,261
(4,992)
(704)
(5,696)
(96,161)
(96,161)
(5,200)
(1,273)
(540)
(836)
(1,035)
(70)
(1,136)
-
(142)
(9,225)

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Fledgelings Pre-School Playgroup Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 31 July 2023

Governance costs
Accountancy & Bookkeeping fees (General
Running Costs)
Total resources expended
Net Expenditure
(40,275)
(1,236)
(1,236)
(161,913)
(3,050)
(19,457)
(1,188)
(1,188)
(122,502)
3,759

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