Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/09/21 To Period end date 31/08/22
Charity name: MICKLE TRAFFORD PRE SCHOOL
Charity registration number: 1046551
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To deliver minimum OFSTED standards or above and follow Early Years Foundation Programme while enhancing the development and education of children under statutory school age. |
| 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 |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Continued to enhance experience of children and parent/carers through continuing improved communication and structured sharing of children’s EYFS development. Continued to have a strong committee who are well informed through regular meetings and participation. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Committee was successful in raising enough funds to replace the roof. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | 21/22 was a financially difficult year. The charity made a loss but had reserves to cover this but finances were eroded to the point of decisions being taken regarding the long term future of the Preschool. Income suffered due to inflation, wage increases, unacceptably low funding rates and demand for services below usual expectations. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves were maintained to cover commitments in case of financial failure. Any other reserves are used to enhance facilities – toys, equipment and building maintenance in compliance with relevant Governance. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £27,659.09 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Following the reduced income in 21/22, the Committee reviewed the anticipated income/expenditure/liabilities in 22/23 and it became clear that it was no longer viable for the Preschool to operate independently. The Committee liaised with the Early Years Alliance and agreed that the assets would be sold to a private provider who would take over the operations and also the staff. This was completed and they commenced operations in September 2022. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fees were from parent and local government free entitlement, fundraising and adjoining room hire. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The charity will be wound up once the Committee is satisfied that there are no outstanding financial liabilities. Any remaining monies will be distributed in accordance with the constitution and in agreement with the Early Years Alliance/Charity Commission. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | PLA 2011 Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | TRUST |
| 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 | Appointed by voluntary Management Committee |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We were a member of the Early Years Alliance and complied with their most recent policies and procedures |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Preschool was reviewed by OFSTED periodically to ensure required standards were maintained |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | MICKLE TRAFFORD PRE SCHOOL |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1046551 |
| Charity’s principal address | School Lane Mickle Trafford Chester CH2 4EF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Kate Linford | Chair | |||||||
| Laura Oulton | Treasurer | |||||||
| Thomas Oulton | Committee Member | |||||||
| Jonathan Linford | Committee Member | Resigned 12/10/2021 |
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| Alexis Draper | Committee Member | Appointed 12/10/21 | ||||||
| Christine Siddons | Committee Member | Appointed 12/10/21 | ||||||
| Katey Massey | Committee Member | Appointed 16/2/22 | ||||||
| Lucy Allwood | Committee Member | Appointed 16/2/22 | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–na | mes of the directors at the date th | e report was appro | ved | |||||
Director name |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of
the charity’s trustees:
| the charity’s trustees: | |||
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Kate Linford | ||
| Kate Linford | |||
| Chair | |||
| 17/04/2023 |
MICKLE TRAFFORD PRESCHOOL MICKLE TRAFFORD CHESTER CH214F INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022 INCOME CWAC NEG GRANT USE OF COMMUNITY ROOM FEES PAID BY PARENTS FEES VOUCHER 42,951.80 1,025.00 16,961.82 4,033.48 2,500.00 10.00 16.30 GRANTS MISC DONATIONS INTEREST FUNDRAISING XMAS CARDS/DVDS/PHOTOS OTHER DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING RECYCLED UNIFORM/cLOTHES TOTAL INCOME 7.63 67,506.03 1,676.97 1,036.80 70.00 2,783.77 70,289.80 EXPENDITURE RENT STAFF COSTS LICENCING & REGISTRATIONS MAINTENANCE &REPAIRS SERVICES &RUNNING COSTS EQUIPMENT & SErriNG PROVISIONS ACCOUNTANCY FEES INSURANCES PRINTING, POSTAGE &STATIONERY UNIFORM TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,000.00 67,612.31 1,195.61 18,271.28 9,779.71 3,254.94 144.00 579.19 860.72 357.00 103,054.76 NET SURPLUS/DEFICIT 32,764.96 BALANCE B/FWD 68,726.06 BALANCE C/FWD 35,961.10 BALANCE SHEET ASSETS - CASH AT BANK CURRENT ACCOUNT FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT COMMUNITY ACCOUNT PETfY CASH 9,502.01 9,502.01 CURRENT LIABILITIES ACCURALS 1,200.00 8,302.01 RESERVES RESERVE ACCOUNT 27,659.09 35,961.10
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Ind•p$nd•nt Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl membars of 14iCKLC •KFo2D Pi2e &Ctte>O On accounts for the yaar end¢d 31.0&. 20* Charity no.. IOLtrlo£S Company no.= Set out on pag8$ I report to the charity ttust8es on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 108 12011 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company Saw}, you are responsiblè for lh8 prep8ralion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061"the 2006 Act.). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be auLliled for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities A¢1 2011 I'yhè 2011 Act"). In carrying Dut my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statemont he ¢ompa undertak applic S gross income ceeded £250.0003Ad l am qualified to e examination being a qualrfied ember of linsert name of e listed bodyll. elete I l if not appli le. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention lother than that disclosed below '} which giv8s me cause to believe that.. accoLJnting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., or the accounts do not accord with such recoTds,' or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirem¢nls under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or .the accoLinls have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021. IER October 2018
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should bo drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Pl8ase delete e words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 34102a Name: Rel•vant profassional qu81ificationlsl or body lif any): Address: ILp<2£ L¥4NE Sectlon 8 Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs to highlight material mallers ol concern (see CC32, Indep8ndenl examination of charity 3ccounls.' dir8Ctions and guidance for examiners). Givo here brief detail$ of any itern$ that th• examiner wishès lo disc105&. IER October 2018