2024-03-31-accounts - Littlebourne Ladybirds Playgroup

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Charlt Number 1049558 +fOS Pr•. LADYBIRDS PRE-SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CHARITY NAME Ladybirds Pre-school REGISTERED CHARrtY NUMBER 1049558 CHARITVS PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Church Road Canterbury CT3 IXS

01227 728388 WEB ADDRESS www.ladybirdspre-school.com Email ladybirdspreschool@yahoo.co.uk BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lucy Carek Emma Wilson Jennifer Gallagher Chairman and Trustee Treasurer Secretary Sarah Maguire Carol Childs Sarah Child5 Kathleen Tasou General Member General Member General Member General Member BANKERS CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Mallin& Kent ME19 4JQ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Sam Tasou STRucfuRE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMr Ladybirds Prevschool is incorporated under the Pre•khool Learning Alliance

Ladybirds Pre-school is a re815teTed charity (No 10495581 and is a non-profit, committee-run community pre-school offering pre-school education for children 38e 2 to school a8e. The charity consists of 7 Board of Trustees. Policies and Procedures Refer to current Ladybirds Pre-school Policies and Procedures found at: htt www.lad birds re-school.com olicies.html The Pre-school has a Child Protection Policy in place. DBS criminal record checks are carried out prior to commencement of employment, trusteeship or other voluntary work with the Pre-school. All trustees give their time as volunteers and receive no remuneration or other benefits for duties fulfilled as part of their trustee role. OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Ladybirds Pre-school works for the public benefrt, having as its objects the development and education of children and young people in particular by: 111 promoting their care and safety- {21 promoting their education and promoting parental involvement: 131 promoting their health and wellbein& 141 providing services to support them and their families and carers; 151 providin8 services to individuals holding membership of the CIO; and 161 furthering the aims of the Pre-school Learning Alliance Ladybirds Pre-school is an integral part of the community, and we work hard to strengthen links with other local organisations and facilities. We aim to offer a strong 8rounding for our children below compulsory school age and to assist them in developing their own identities. The pre-school aims to provide affordable and accessible childcare to pre-school aged children {age 2- statutory school age), in a safe and supportive environment and to work in partnership with parents in the provision of this. The Pre-school owns one building situated on land at Littlebourne Church of England School and also rents a second building at the same site. Sessions run concurrently at both sites, where qualified and friendly staff provide stimulating and creative play. which enables learning to take place in a fun and secure environment.

The Pre-school 15 open Monday to Frlday durlng term tlme, providing sessional day care in a caring and learnin8 environment. Chlldren are cared for by qualified, paid Staff that have shown great dedicatlon and commitment to the Pre-school. The Preschool actively encourages parental involvement in the management of the Preschool and the development of their children, both within the setting and at home. We look upon the Pre-school as the first stepping-stone to school and school life. The daily routine includes a variety of activities that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework taking in to consideration each individual child's preferences and needs. A great contribution is made by Committee members and parent volunteers, along with staff commitment outside their paid working hours. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Ladybirds Pre-school has had a good year. The Pre-school is very fortunate to have a dedicated staff team and board of trustees. The Pre-school is a highly valued part of the local communty with an excellent reputation. Trainin Staff have continued their professional development by attending a variety of courses including the new EYFS, In the moment plannin& SEND. Food Hygiene. Safeguarding for the designated lead, Safeguarding for all staff, First aid training for all staff Forest school and equality and inclusion. This year the setting has embarked on a new project called The Balance System. This SUPPOrts the staff in creating a system for improving speech and language for all children and also focuses on children that need support too. This will eventually lead to an accreditation for the setting who will continue to implement different strategies. including involving parents. Allotment We are continuing to visit the village allotments and the children spend many hours looking are fruit and vegetable plants Which has been invaluable for children's development and learning.

Parent Vlsits The pre-school welcomes parents and famllles Into the settln8. Parents are enjoyin8 comin8 in and takin8 part in activlties. Fundralsln We have taken on more fundraising activities including an Easter bonnet Parade. Christmas nativity. BENEFITSTO THE COMMUNITY Ladybirds Pre-school has been educating children and benefitting the community of Littlebourne and the surrounding villages since 1992. We welcome all children in the local community from every background. Our work with children from 2 years to school age means we help children learn and develop important social ski115 they will take with them into school and beyond. We lay important foundations in skills such as sharing, teamwork, communication and language development. and conflict resolution. All of these accumulated skills enable our children to become well- rounded and responsible members of the local community and school. IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT We aim to ensure the financial stability for the future of the Pre-school, whilst improving upon the facilities and resources we provide for the children and their families. We aim to build upon relatiortrship with parents and their continued involvement in their children's learning and development. The Pre School has implemented a more eICIent way of collecting fees, With the aim being that all of fees are collected via BACS payments. Unfortunately, this is something that has caused problems for the Pre School in the past, and with support of the committee members, the Pre School has taken a tougher line on unpaid fees. This has resulted in the majority of the fees paid full and on time. The Board of Trustees is lookin8 forward to supporting the setting through another successful year next year.

FINANCIAL REVIEW The Pre School has made a profrt of £5.145.34 on a turnover of 171,406.64. This is an improvement on last year. The lease is still yet to be finali5ed $0 funds are being put aside to pay the outstanding amount of rent due. The increase yet again in the minimum wage has had an impact and we have increased the fee5 a5 the funding from the government Early years free entitlement as Still not increased enough to cover the shortfall. The majority ofthe Pre-school funding is met by government funding. Further funding comes through sessional fees. We also raise funds through various fundraising attivities. Our expenditure has fully supported our key objertive5 to provide a quality, safe and stimulating environment for the children to learn through play. The main expenditure has included staff wages, rent, insurance and utilitie5. DECLARATION The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5tees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charitvs trustees Signaturels) Carol Childs Full name(sl Mrs Carol Ann Childs Position le.g. Secretary. Chair. etc) Trustee Dat 0810712024

Llttleboume Lad blrds Pre-school Income and Ex nditur• Account as at 3110312024 Income Fees KCC Fees EYPP SENIFIDAF Donations Fund Raising Training Reimbursement Bank Interest Bank Transfer Grants 48.340.78 113,033.73 544.23 7.977.93 510.00 899.00 50.97 171.406.64 Expenditure Wages Employer Pension Contributions Reserve for Rent Utilities OfficelAdmin costs Grfts & Presents Acttvities Transfer lo Reserves Training Legal Expenses Activity Equipmenl Catering Advertising Maintance Insurance Bank Charges 120.549.67 7.829.96 4,000.IKI 5,536.36 3.088.59 631.57 3.431.76 13,IXIO.00 1,109.00 0.00 355.45 1,476.88 205.08 3,701.28 1,285.70 60.00 166,261.30 Net IncomellExpendrture) 5.145.34

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of	Charity Name Littlebourne Ladybirds Playgroup

On accounts for the year	2024 Charity no	1049558
ended	(if any)

Set out on pages	1-2
	(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)	(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
	I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
	charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024.
Responsibilities and	As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report	accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
	(“the Act”).
	I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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	have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
	under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent	I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement	come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
	disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
	respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did 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.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed: Date: 04/07/2024 Name: Sam Tasou Relevant professional ACA (ICAEW) qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 1 meadow close, bridge, canterbury, CT4 5AT

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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