Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2024 Period start date To 31/08/2025 Period end date
Charity name:
Chieveley Pre-School
Charity registration number: 1048094
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 | The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: (a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; (b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas; (c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre- school Learning Alliance. |
| 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 |
The aim of the pre-school is to provide care and education to children aged 2-5, mainly through play-based activities. The pre- school receives funding from the local council to provide equipment, resources and qualified staff to care for the children, all of whom come from the local area. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The committee members are aware that ‘having regard’ to the commission’s public benefit guidance means that they able to show that: |
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they are aware of the guidance
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they have taken it into account when making a decision to which the guidance is relevant
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if they decide to depart from the guidance, they have a good reason for doing so
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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
| 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 | The pre-school charity has provided between 20-30 children this year with many activities and opportunities which have contributed to their development, increasing their confidence to move on to school. The pre-school provision allows for parents to work during the hours their child attends. This provides income for families and greater levels of opportunity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The pre-school is central to the village community and has maintained a steady number of children on the books over the past 2.5 years. The financial position is stable, with a maintained buffer (Reserve Account), due to ongoing fundraising and a steady number of pupils. There is still a need to continue fundraising efforts to help with income. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Over the last few years the financial strains on the pre-school have became increasingly challenging due to external factors such as government funding, changes in government policies and energy running costs. Our revenue is dependent on maintaining numbers of children attending the Pre-School, so has the potential to vary enormously. This is because numbers of children vary due to demographic reasons together with the admissions policy of local schools. However, we have had a steady couple of years and our financial reserves remain intact. The committee has agreed that the pre- school should aim to hold reserves covering 6 months of expenditure. This level will give the committee enough time to adjust expenditure plans and seek alternative sources of revenue if a major problem should arise. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £15,365 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Child fees and Nursery Education Grant The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) No investments made or planned Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Largest risk of loss of funding from low pupil numbers. However, we have entered the next financial year with a good number of pupils and in a good position |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 | CIO |
| 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 | The Committee members shall be elected for one year at the Annual General Meeting. Retiring Committee members are eligible for re-election unless they have already served on the Committee in any capacity for ten consecutive years. Co-opted members may join at any time on the invitation of the Committee but shall retire at the next Annual General Meeting. No co-opted member shall serve for more than six consecutive years. In the event of the death or resignation of an elected Committee member, the vacancy shall be filled until the next Annual General Meeting by a Family Member or an Affiliate Member appointed by the Committee. All Committee members will have one vote each at Committee meetings. In the event of a tie the Chair of the Committee has a second or casting vote. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Chieveley Pre-School |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1048094 |
| Charity’s principal address | Chieveley Pre School School Road Chieveley West Berkshire RG20 8TY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Nicola Charles | 1/9/22 to 25/1/23 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Josie Herbert | 1/9/22 to 5/12/22 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Dan Barrett | 6/12/22 to 25/1/23 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Alexandra Williams | 1/9/22 to 25/1/23 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Katie Karpinski | 25/1/23 to 23/11/23 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Catherine Hobbs | 25/1/23 onward | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Jillian Hobbs | 25/1/23 to 1/9/25 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Sarah Densley | 23/11/23 to 1/9/24 | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Elizabeth Pollard | 1/9/24 onward | Pre-School Committee | ||
| Fleur Belcher | 1/9/25 onward | Pre-School Committee | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Fleur Belcher Catherine Hobbs Elizabeth Pollard
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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)
Amy Higgs – Pre-School Manager
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
Catherine Hobbs Signature(s) Fleur Belcher Catherine Hobbs Full name(s) Fleur Belcher Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 01/05/26
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