Report 2023/24
After the death of our Treasurer, David Clough, Dee Gomm was appointed' as the new Treasurer. The Trustees were Sandra McConnell-Tait (Chair), Dee Gomm (Treasurer), Daphne Tyler (Secretary), Julie Welsh and Deborah Ingram.
The team at Ducklings continued to be led by Deborah Ingram as Manager, supported by Jenny Roberts as her Deputy. Heather Culmer as Administrator and Lead Practitioner, Emily Brand as SEN and Lead Practitioner and Melissa Kiff as Nursery Practitioner. During this year Caroline Bram and Gill Ward left Ducklings to pursue other careers and Ashley Fensome retired. We then recruited two new members to our team, Helen Woodland and Joanna Perry.
During the year the number of children on our roll increased until the summer term our afternoon sessions were full, this was because a large number of children took up the 30 hours funding, meaning that with the addition of 2 year-olds in the afternoon, these sessions became very busy.
In April 2024 we were able to take up the governments new funding offer for 2 year-olds with working parents.
We continued wit» our termly themes, during the Autumn term we learnt about ourselves and where we live and we were able to visit our local community garden with the leaves we collected for composting, we also explored nature during the autumn season, using Eye Spy tick charts.
In the Spring tenn we travelled into space, learning about all the planets and dressing up as astronauts. We then landed back on Earth and opened our Farm Shop with Café as we learnt about food and healthy eating.
Finally, in the Summer term we went down to the farm, learning about growing our food, the animals. We enjoyed the outside with lots of sports, gardening, picnics and much more.
We shared our Sports Day with Sarratt School's Reception Class, this proved a success for both classes, giving the children the opportunity to experience being part of the
Sandra McConnell-Tait, Chair of Ducklings Management Committee
13 March 2025
school. We continue to forge links with the school, and regularly use the school hall for PE and ballet.
We held our annual Nativity in the Ducklings class room to packed audience of parents and family, the children rose to the occasion and put on a magnificent performance. We also celebrated Christmas with a party with Mr Marvel and Father Christmas.
At the end of the year we held our Graduation Ceremony for the children who were leaving Ducklings and moving on into Reception.
As a charity, Ducklings does not aim to make a profit, but reinvests any profit into the running the nursery and funding it's activities. This year we made a small profit of £2,055 and our cash assets are now £88,035.
Sandra McConnell-Tait
Chair of Sarratt Ducklings Management Committee 13[th] March 2025
Sandra McConnell-Tait, Chair of Ducklings Management Committee
13 March 2025
Registered Charity number 1048712
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 August 2024
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Schedule to the Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Receipts and Payments Account Fundraising publicity Payments for generating funds Charitable payments Charitable activities Costs of goods and services Costs of classroom activities Jubilee expenses Display boards Garden boxes Equipment Staff costs Rent payable Training costs Children's milk & groceries |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Prior period Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - |
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| - - - - |
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| 175 - 175 1,618 1,519 - 1,519 664 - - - - - - - - - - - - 607 - 607 265 97,782 - 97,782 98,222 6,334 - 6,334 8,001 1,282 - 1,282 464 1,270 - 1,270 1,070 |
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| 108,969 - 108,969 110,304 |
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Schedule to the Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Receipts and Payments Account Support costs Computers Insurance Telephone & fax Postage Stationery & printing Subscriptions & licences Maintenance Advertising & PR Website support Sundry expenses Microwave, pushchair Management and administration Independent Examiner's fee Other accountancy fees Registration fees (OFSTED,DBS) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Prior period Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - - 999 - 999 2,026 1,588 - 1,588 1,388 - - - - 1,288 - 1,288 1,261 997 - 997 222 801 - 801 489 - - - - 288 - 288 - 603 - 603 160 - - - - |
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| 6,564 - 6,564 5,546 |
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| 384 - 384 1,019 1,194 - 1,194 2,307 235 - 235 270 |
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| 1,813 - 1,813 3,596 |
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| 117,346 - 117,346 119,446 |
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Schedule to the Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 August 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Total Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Receipts and Payments Account | ||||
| Donations, legacies etc | ||||
| Donations | - | - | 700 | |
| - | - | - | 700 | |
| Operating activities to further the charity's objectives | ||||
| Local Authority Grants | 99,353 | - | 99,353 | 74,504 |
| Sarratt Parish Council Grant | - | - | - | - |
| Charities Trust Grant | - | - | - | - |
| 99,353 | - | 99,353 | 74,504 | |
| Operating activities to generate funds | ||||
| Fund raising events | - | - | - | - |
| Fees charged | 17,836 | - | 17,836 | 21,152 |
| Luncheon club receipts | - | - | - | - |
| Sale of goods | 88 | - | 88 | - |
| 17,924 | - | 17,924 | 21,152 | |
| Investment income | ||||
| Deposit interest | 2,124 | - | 2,124 | 1,288 |
| Other income | ||||
| Milk refunds | - | - | - | - |
| 2,124 | - | 2,124 | 1,288 | |
| Gross income | ||||
| Other receipts (not counting as Gross Income) | - | - | - | - |
| Overpayments recovered | - | - | - | - |
| Total Receipts | 119,401 | - | 119,401 | 97,644 |
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 August 2024
| Cash Assets Lloyds TSB Bank current account COIF Charity Fund Petty Cash Total Cash Funds Other Monetary Assets Debtors PAYE overpaid Total Liabilities Independent Review Payroll, PAYE & NI Rent Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Prior period Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 44,256 1,146 45,402 45,471 42,717 - 42,717 40,593 84 - - 84 - 84 - |
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| 86,889 1,146 88,035 85,980 |
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| - - - - |
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| - - - - |
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| 408 - 408 384 - - - 366 3,667 - 3,667 2,667 |
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| 4,075 - 4,075 3,417 |
Signed on behalf of all the trustees
Sandra McConnell Chair
SARRATT DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 August 2024
| Receipts and Payments Account Donations, legacies and similar income Operating activities to further charity's objectives Operating activities to generate funds Investment income Gross Income Other receipts (not counting as gross income) Total Receipts Payments Payments for generating funds Charitable expenditure Charitable activities Support costs Management and adminstration of the charity Total Payments Net Receipts/(Payments) Cash funds brought forward Cash funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Prior period Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - 700 99,353 - 99,353 74,504 17,924 - 17,924 21,152 2,124 - 2,124 1,288 119,401 - 119,401 97,644 - - - - |
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| 119,401 - 119,401 97,644 |
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| - - - - 108,969 - 108,969 110,304 6,564 - 6,564 5,546 1,813 - 1,813 3,596 |
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| 117,346 - 117,346 119,446 |
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| 2,055 - 2,055 21,802 - 84,834 1,146 85,980 107,782 |
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| 86,889 1,146 88,035 85,980 |
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ members of Sarratt Ducklings Pre-School ~~oo~~ On accounts for the year 31.08.2024 Charity no 1048712 ended ~~rr~~ Set out on pages 6 - 8 ( ~~pO~~ Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The responsibilities of charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section trustees and examiner 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
Independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 03.03.2025 Signed: ~~—_~~ Name: Justin Smith-Milne ~~pC~~ Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (if any): ~~a~~ Address: 23 Church Street, Rickmansworth ~~OO~~
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| Section B | Disclosure |
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| Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. |
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. |
| N/A |
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