CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 0110912019 Period start date To 3110812020 Period end date Charity name: St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup Charity registration number: 1050082 Objectives and Activities SORP ref￿￿ Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The alm of the Pre4chool is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by offering appropriate play facilities, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involvèd in thè activities of such groups ensuring that such groups offer ortunities for all children The main activitbes undertaken have Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identrfied in the accounts. Para 1.17 aTrJ 1.19 Maintalning a developmentslly and educationally appropriate setting for the children through staff training, reflective practice and various fundraising activities to purchase equipment to enhance the settlng. The children and their families are the beneficiaries and at the heart of the planning that takes place. All education is planned, obsetved, reflected upon and furthered. Creating opportunities for learning and growth through play and help to prepare the children for life and the transition to primary school. Sessions are planned to help the children fully realise their potential which is shared w4th the parents. Providing a service for families that supports them, promotes knowledge and is fimily situated in the wider community, working Closing with local schools and the local authority. Offering parents the chance to take part in the management, development and running of the pre-school so that they can ensure that it meets the needs of the families. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit particularly with regard to advancing education when deciding on their activities to further their aims. Trustee meeting are held regularly to ensure that the governing document is adhered to and that the prewschool maximises its potential and benefits all areas of the community. It is vital to the trustees and to the pre-school that the admissions oli is fair and accessible to all. Statement ¢onfinning whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Paral.18 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP referEn¢ Para 1.38 Policy on grant makin9 Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunleers Other Achievements and Perfomlance SORP The coronavirus pandemlc reduced the opportunities to fundraise for the Pre- school however we have continued to enhance our educational resources and take steps to ensure that tho children continue to have a safe and rewarding environment in which to learn. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen￿ the charity's work has made to the cirCumstan￿S of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Purchases this year have included high vlsibility jackets for the Children, polly pocket toys and hanging Ilower pots. The garden gate has also been moved in order to improve the outdoor play area. We were able to hold the annual Christmas perfomiance which was enjoyable for both children and parents together with the end of tsrm party. The introduction of the Tapostry system has increased parents awareness of activities undertaken by the children at the Pre-school and en¢ourag6d parents to share with staff activities that tho children have enjoyed at home. This has enhanced cross 2019 / 2020 2018 / 2019 2017 / 2018 2016 / 2017 2015 / 2016
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund
RECEIPTS
Fee income 11,423 13,189 9,375 16,628 11,792
Local authority funding 96,932 101,610 96,471 82,740 86,230
Interest 38 34 30 29 41
Total receipts 108,393 114,833 105,876 99,397 98,063
PAYMENTS
Wages 94,089 96,987 89,930 81,853 88,360
Educational supplies 1,568 2,808 1,085 3,366 2,111
Electricity 865 1,063 958 189 1,286
Insurance 2,101 2,016 1,967 1,884 2,105
Training 285 240 340 300 72
Domestic expenses 2,263 2,413 1,790 1,601 1,447
Milk 146 208 220 209 222
Council tax 393 645 631 658 641
Rubbish collection 16 100 100 105 100
Water 15 160 160 162 160
Maintenance 431 1,440 - 400 326
Miscellaneous 257 102 121 395 519
Telephone 563 700 850 634 555
Staff welfare - - - 387 -
Total payments 102,992 108,882 98,153 92,143 97,905
Net operating cashflow for the period 5,401 5,952 7,723 7,254 158
Fundraising activities 1,540 2,448 1,789 2,554 1,936
-
Capital items (2,545) (230) (12,964) (2,479)
Transfer to restricted fund - - - - -
Net non operating cashflow for the period 1,540 (97) 1,559 (10,410) (543)
Net income/(expenditure) for the year 6,941 5,855 9,283 (3,157) (385)
Total unrestricted funds bought forward 63,585 57,730 48,448 51,605 51,990
Total unrestricted funds carried forward 70,526 63,585 57,730 48,448 51,605
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## **St Dominics Playgroup Receipts and Payments Account Restricted Funds As at : 31st August 2020** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2019 / 2020 2018 / 2019 2017 / 2018 2016 / 2017 2015 / 2016
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds
RECEIPTS
- - - - -
Transfer from operating account
- - - - -
Total receipts
PAYMENTS
- - - - -
Total payments
- - - - -
Net receipts for the year
Total restricted funds bought forward 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Total restricted funds carried forward 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
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## **St Dominics Playgroup Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at : 31st August 2020** |**2019 / 2020**
**2018 / 2019**
**2017 / 2018**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**INVESTMENT ASSETS**
The Playgroup does not hold any investment assets.
**ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Prepayments
-
-
**Unrestricted cash at bank and in hand**
Wages & fees
10,250
15,137
12,967
Deposit account
90,231
73,090
73,774
Petty cash
63
64
133
**Unrestricted cash at bank and in hand**
**100,543**
**88,291**
**86,874**
**Unrestricted at bank and in hand**
Restricted funds
20,000
20,000
20,000
**Unrestricted at bank and in hand**
**20,000**
**20,000**
**20,000**
**Total cash at bank and in hand**
**120,543**
**108,291**
**106,874**
**TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS**
**120,543**
**108,291**
**106,874**
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
Trade creditors
(111)
(534)
(642)
Deferred income
(29,906)
(24,172)
(28,501)
**TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**(30,017)**
**(24,706)**
**(29,143)**
Deferred income relates to early education funding received in advance
**Net Assets**
**90,526**
**83,586**
**77,731**
**THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY**
Funds bought forward
83,585
77,730
68,448
Movement in the current year
6,941
5,855
9,283
**Funds Carried Forward**
**90,526**
**83,585**
**77,730**
_Unrestricted income funds_
_70,526_
_63,585_
_57,730_
_Restricted income funds_
_20,000_
_20,000_
_20,000_
The Playgroup owns its facilities and leases the land the facilities are located on.||**2016 / 2017**
**£**
-
7,504
64,642
9
**72,155**
20,000
**20,000**
**92,155**
**92,155**
(837)
(22,870)
**(23,707)**
**68,448**
71,605
(3,157)
**68,448**
_48,448_
_20,000_||**2015 / 2016**
**£**
325
9,619
67,432
126| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||**77,177**| |||||20,000| |||||**20,000**| |||||| |||||**97,177**| |||||| |||||**97,502**| |||||(968)
(24,929)| |||||**(25,897)**| |||||| |||||**71,605**| |||||71,990
(385)| |||||**71,605**| |||||_51,605_
_20,000_| ## **St Dominics Playgroup Analysis Of Fundraising Activities As at : 31st August 2020** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2019 / 2020 2018 / 2019 2017 / 2018 2016 / 2017 2015 / 2016
£ £ £ £ £
Donations 726 1,070 389 925 847
Charitable Giving Event - 95 - - -
Christmas Activities 30 205 55 - -
Commissions 110 26 - - -
Raffles 338 188 1,196 938 550
Photographs - 17 - 44 51
- - - -
Tea Towels / Clothing (25)
Summer Carnival - 181 (34) 310 356
Bag2School - 199 77 70 76
Nature Search / Autumn Search 272 467 10 227 165
Animal Workshop - 78
Other 64 (0) 18 40 (84)
Grand Total 1,540 2,448 1,789 2,554 1,936
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## **St Dominics Playgroup Analysis Of Capital Items St Dominics Playgroup** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2019 / 2020 2018 / 2019 2017 / 2018 2016 / 2017 2015 / 2016
£ £ £ £ £
New Sign - - - - 488
Furniture / Appliances - 27 149 - 223
- -
Building Improvements 2,109 12,864 1,268
New Door Handes/Protectors - - - - -
Laptop - 184 - - 460
- -
Air Conditioning
- - - - -
Carpets
Summer House - 225 - - -
Other - 0 81 100 40
Grand Total - 2,545 230 12,964 2,479
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of St Dominics Pre School Playgroup On accounts for the year ended 31st August 2020 Charity no (If any) 1050082 Set out on pages All attached files dated 2019120 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended 3110812020. Re8pon8lblltle$ and bas18 of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination 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 conceming the fom 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. . ViJT_ Signed: Date: 218t June 2021 Name: Laura Davies Relevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body (If any): Member of I nstitute of Certffied Bookkeepers Address: 18 Ravensbourne Drive, Woodley, RG5 4LH IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only Gomplete if the examiner needs to highlight material mattels of cOn￿rn (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief detsils of any ltsms that the examlner wishes to dlsclose. rt•b• on4 Q