## **Rainbow Pre-School** ## **AGM Minutes** **6 July 2022 7.30pm** Sally opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming and for their patience as this is her first AGM. She gave the attendees some information about the committee; what we do and who we are, as well as detailing that the pre-school cannot run without a committee as it is a legal requirement. It has been a strange and difficult couple of years for everyone and has affected the pre-schools funding as a result, but the summer fun day was a huge success. Sally brought everyone’s attention to the figures which were displayed on the wall behind her, noting that the summer fun day alone raised over £1000, thanks to a fantastic team effort and the attendance of all the parents and grandparents who came. Sally gave a positive message going forward post covid and stressed the importance of fund raising and the hope that the committee will do much more going forward. Sally then came to the formality of talking about the constitution and electing a new committee. Members were elected as follows. Sally Baker – Chair – voted by Amy Osang and Michelle Row Katie Stratford – Secretary – voted by Sally Baker and Michelle Biggs Michelle Biggs – Treasurer – voted by Amy Osang and Sally Baker Sara Duckett – General member – voted by Kate Stratford and Amy Osang Keely Baker – General member – voted by Michelle Biggs and Michelle Row Michelle Row – General member – voted by Amy Osang and Katie Stratford Sarah Jordan – General member – voted by Michelle Biggs and Sally Baker Sally also took the opportunity to mention that the committee are always looking for volunteers in any capacity, and to come and see her or Donna if anyone is interested. Sally finished by thanking the staff at Rainbow for all their support, and to the committee for all their hard work. Unfortunately, Anne was unable to attend due to sickness, so Donna presented her section of the AGM on her behalf. Donna informed the attendees that Anne would be retiring this year and gave a heartfelt speech in which she thanked Anne for everything she has done for Rainbow, especially throughout Covid when her dedication kept Rainbow going. Donna reiterated Sally’s comments about this being a year of change post covid, and welcomed two new members of staff; Maggie and Katie, whilst also thanking her team for their professionalism and dedication to Rainbow. Auntie Donna and Auntie Elaine have completed training and received a nationally recognised accreditation from I CAN’s Talk Boost Programme. This means that they can run a 6 week programme with selected children to improve their speech and language development. They have run 2 programmes so far and the children who attended all showed great improvement especially in their listening and attention skills. This is something Rainbow can now advertise and we are very proud of this achievement. Donna thanked Amy Osang, who is stepping down from the committee after 7 years, for all her efforts and support to both the pre-school and to Anne. She reiterated the success of the summer fun day and is looking forward to lots more going forward. Donna also announced her plans/projects for the coming year; - To replace the existing kitchen area - Paint the internal walls of the pre-school Donna finished by reading a poem from Anne. RAINBOW PRESCHOOL CKFORD RECEIPTS AND PAYMEYTS ACCOL.I%T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022 RECEIPTS Parental Fees Grants and Education Vouchers Fund raising Donations Sundri¢s Photo Comrnission Interest Rcc¢iv¢d 2022 2021 21.262 59,812 4,089 11.987 77,294 3.619 85,164 92,901 EXPENSES Buitding Repairs & Improvements Wages Pension Costs Staff Training Insurance and SubscriptiODS Photocopier Fund Raising Costs General Operating Costs Legal Fees Bank Charges 2.415 80,767 448 361 1.565 1,950 733 82.286 507 ioi 1,525 1,588 9,048 35 115 7,590 40 Deficit for Year (11.540} 27,961 (1.469) 29,430 Reserves Brought Forward resented b Cash at Bauk 16,167 254 27.941 Cash in Hand 20 We have pr beinac the above Accounts from the books and records provided and certify them to therewith. HillAlleA (Ifwkford) Ltd Rainbow Pre School HILL ALLEN (WICKFORD) LTD ()thLC I RivL'r%idL Ci?un 24 iLbiver Southeiid WILkli)rd F.￿￿X 5SI I XAW Certified Accountants Telephone 01268 761151 yO￿r ref Ovi Fer A941￿[H1KT 19 May 2023 Ms L Smith Rainbow Pre School Highclilye Playcentre Wickford Memorial Park Rettendon View Essex SSII 8JE Dear Ms Smith Accounts for Rainbow Pre School for the )iear lo 31 July 2022 have now been prepared from the inforn]ation provided and l enclose these for your attention. As with previous years these are prepared on a cash basis and take no account of any liabilities or receipts outstandingJ at the end of the year. Although income fr(Im parental payment5 increased noticeably.. this was counteracted by a decline in grant fun(iing. It was noticeable that this income was significantly reduced for two thirds of the year, but then recovered to more nomial levels. On the expenses side, costs have increased and still remain in excess of income. There are now funds to rnainiain operations for only the current year unless the situation improves. If you would like any further infornialion or explanations regarding the Accounts. please Ict m¢ know. Finally, I take this opportL5nity of en￿lOSIng (I note of our chiirges for your kind attention. YOUTS sincerely, Mi£hael yogg- enc15 HILLALLEN IWICKFORD} LTD Compfiiiy Rc8. No. 6369620 Resi81￿ed offi￿." Offs¢e l Riverside Collrt 24 Lower Souih¢nd Road Wirkford E53￿ SSI I XAW