CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start dats To From 0110912021 3110812022 Period end date Charity name: St Dominic's Pre4chool Playgroup Charity réglstration number: 1050082 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charrty as set out in its governing document P•r•1.17 Tho aim of the Pre-school is to énhance the development and education of ¢hlldron under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understsnd and provlde for the needs of thelr childran through community groups and by offerfng approprlats play facllities, together wlth the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become Involved In the actlvltles of such groups ensuring that Such groups offer ortunltles for all chlldren Tho main actlvltles undertak•n have Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposès for the publi¢ benefil, in particular, the activities, projects or services Trdentifd in the accounts. P•rnl.17aThJ Maintainlng a developmentally and educatlonally approprlats 80tt1ng for the ¢hildren through Staff tralnlng, reflectlve practlco and purchaslng equipment to enhance the settlng. The chlldren and thèlr families are the beneficiarle8 and at the heart of the planning that take$ place. Cfeatlng opportunltles for learnlng and growth through play and help to prepare I the chlldren for Ilfe and tho transition to primary xh¢)ol. Providing a servlce for famllles that supports thèm* promotes knowledge and is firnily situatod in the wider community, worklng closing wlth local hools and the local authority. Offering parents the chance to take part in the managemenL development and running of the pre-school so that they can onsure that it meets the needs of the famllles.
Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Para1.18 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 fvrther thelr aims. Trustee meetings are held règularly to ensure thal the governing document is adhered to and that the pre4chool maximises its potential and benefits all areas of the communlty. It is vitsl to thè trustees and to th8 prn-school that the admisslons olic is fair and accessible to all. Addltlonal Infonnation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP rfaren Par• 1 38 Policy on grant making P•r• 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Pml.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perfomiance SORP rofarent
The charity has continued to ensure that parents are provided with a saf8 and positive environrnent for thelr chlldren. Summary of the main achievements ofthe chanty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Parn 1.20 ', The charity has been able to rastart its fundraising efforts. In addltion to producing calendars decorated by the Children we have also held a Christmas Hampor Raffle and ran a stall at the ,, Woodley Carnlval. i The monles rnised through our fundralslng efforts are used directly to support the education of th8 childrnn includlng to renew and replace the play equipmènt and to on8ure that activiti08 such as the chlldren's Christmas party remaln affordable for parents. In partlcular. thls year we have Introduced balance boards and connectors for the garden area to encourage chlldren's dexterlty and physlcal fitness as well as problem Solvlng abllttles. Porsonallsed drawstrlng bags are now provided to childron to ensure that the entrance hall Is kept clear and tldy and bèlonglngs can bo easily located. Malntenanc• work to the building has been carried out with the doors boing replaced. The garden wall area has been renewed to ensure that children are safe and ¢onllnu• to enjoy the outslde area ag produ¢tlvely as POS81ble. New tables and chair8 havè also be8n purchased for the maln classroom. The Tapestry system ¢ontlnu88 to be effective In keeplng parents updated on their children's progrnss. Addltlonal Infomiation (optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set PaA 1.41 Perfornan of fundraising activrties against objectives set Pao 1.41
Investment performance against objedives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the penod Para 121 l The flnanclal position remains positive. The position is regularfy reviewed to ensure that outgoings are adequately covered by monies received. It is our policy lo maintsin a balanca on I reserve funds whlch equates to at least an average of three months paym8nt8 to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time, or in the event of | the closure of the preschool. This has I been Increased thls year havlng reassessed the costs should the pre- school bulldin need to be re laced. £40 033 Stalem8nt explaining th8 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Pir• 1.22 Amount of reseNes held Reasons for holding zero resèrves DetaiSs of fund materially in deficrt Explanation of any uncertainties aboul the arty continuing as a going concern Por8 1.22 P•r¥ 1.22 P•r• 1.24 Para 1.23 Addfrttonal Infomiatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The maln source of fundlng Is from the local authority. Additional fundraising events are held throughout the year. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment poli¢y adopted Para 1.46 A description of the princApal risks facing the charity P•r• 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of chari(y's trusts.. Type of governing document Pan125 Pre-school Constltutlon 2011 How is the chanty onstituted? uri!!iLOI"oor21eo associa110n ukul Truslee selection methods including details of any constilulional provision6 e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Commlttee Parn 1.25 Trustees arg appointed or re-appointed annually at thè AGM hold in October of each year. Addftional infomiatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider neork with which the charity works Porn 1.s1 Relationship with any relaled partie8 P•rn 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detalls Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chant number I Charity's principal address St t)ominic's Pre-school Pla rou 1050082 St Dominic Savio RC Primary School Westem Avenue Woodley RG5 3BH
Names of the charity tTUStees who manage tho charfty Dates act•d rf not for wholo Offle• {if any) Name of r$On lor body) ontitled oint trustee if an Kirstem DavEs Chairperson Deputy Chairperson and Safeguarding Representative Tasurer Secretary IT and Safer Recwitment Carty Giyoert 4 Lg ljfees 6 GTZ From 5 Odober 2021 From 5 October 2021 I'• 1C 1 l &tessa R From 5 October 2021 T4 Cyxrate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Cv•¢tor nam• rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding t[t to property belonging to the charty Trusteè name Dat•s aetsd rf notforwholo
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects ofthe charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's obieds Details of aangeMentS for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltional infomlation (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Inlomiatlon) Typ8 of Name Address advlser Name of chlef executivo or nama8 of s•nlor staff mombgr8 {Optional Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional infonnatlon
Declarations The trustees declare that kn have approved th8 trustees. rgport above. Signed on bthalf of tho charity's trustees Ckor. *) Ck4AKe o 2C)Z3
Sl Domlnlcs Playgroup Recelpts and Payments Account Unrestrlcted Funds As at: 31st August 2022 202112022 2024 12011 2019120211 2Q1112019 2017 1201• General Fund REcEs 9294 112a 12A13 101A14 11.423 13.189 101.610 9,gTS 96.471 Lfj1 Intsr• Totsl rnc•lpts 121.15 114J35 108,393 114133 PAYMENTS W¥J&s 110.411 115.8e4 98,987 89,930 1,085 958 1267 El•ctrkity 1.570 865 1,063 2.016 240 2.213 2,101 1,967 TreinSrq 2263 148 2.413 1.790 220 Counc4 tox 438 631 100 W•¢ 179 15 1.440 1J18 257 257 813 121 Teleph Staff 850 1J.528 103,008 108,882 14•t op•rntlng ¢••MowforJ p•rlod 1141931 S,952 7.723 FUThjrnn9 1.125 (2.109) 1,78 12301 12.5451 Tratsr to 120,1th1 N•t nOnop•rnrwj o••hnowlortt p•rtod 119J031 Nat InC•XpefiI1•j forlh• 13.6341 p4.wl S,855 9283 57,730 48,446 70AS0 83.$85 57,730
St Dornlnlcs Playgroup Roceipts and Payments Account Restricted Funds As at . 31st Au u$t 2022 20M 12022 202012021 2019 12020 2D18 12019 2017 12018 R06trlcted Funds RECEPTS rnc•l PAYMENTS Tot•1 wyTr•rbts N•t r•ulpi• forth y•w 20,000 20.000 20,DOO Tot1 r•BlYlet•d fundi effS•d loA¥*d 20.000 20.000
St Dominics Playgroup Slatement of Assets and Liabilitle$ As at . 31st August 2022 12022 2D20 120 2019 12020 201812019 201YI 2018 INVESThEMT ASSETS The PLqygn)up 3nyin¥e51rn assots. ASSETS RETNED FOR TME C+IARrrrs USE The PL9ygrJp uns tis fxltse6 kn85es ts knj thof¥illl86 8ro kKtthJ . CURRENT A88ETS prev Unrn8trfetsd cmh ai bwk Ind In W8988 &f Dy81taccaunt •¢ty ¢a8h 4.791 10,2XI 15,137 73,OBO 12.W 57.%rKI 81.743 ,231 73.TT4 133 Ufir••trfct•d cuh It b•nk•nd h•nd 88391 88.874 Unr••trf¢t•d at 4nd In Iwnd Res1• fvnd8 Vnr•thctd It WKI In ,033 40,0 20,0 Tgtsl •h It bk In hlnd 1rf756 120,$43 118,291 106.874 TOTAL CURRENT SEr3 104758 120.543 10&291 100,674 CURRENT LIAOILMES Tr8d8trJkn• 1276) (3222n 2.5031 1871 I29,) 130.0031 16341 124,1721 124.7061 16421 128,8011 1>).7T2) TOTAL CLtRRENT LIABILmE8 130,7421 129.1431 75 11506 77,731 THE FLINDS OF M cHRrrY 75.854 ).450 77.730 movem in thou*)r (3.8011 114.Sg81 5.85S 9.2B3 Fund? Carr1 Fonvard W53 7S854 83.$0S TT.730 32.220 3&854 70.450 63.585 57.750
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Sèction A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of St Dominics Pre School Playgroup On accounts for the year endod 31° August 2022 Charlty no {if any) 1050082 Set out on pages All attached files dated 2021122 I rewrt to the trustees on my examination of the accA)unts of the above charty {Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3110812022. Rosponslblltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the CharJ¢ies Act 2011 ('the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys aCclnts r*ned ¢JJt under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out ry eXaMinan I have foll¢)wed all the applicable Directions gwen ty the Charty CommissK under section 14515llbl of the A Independent I have completed my examination I confim that no material matters have examiner's statement come lo my attention In o)nnection wrth the examination which gives me cause to believe Ihat In. any material respect. the accounttng COrdS Vre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accountsn9 COrdS,. or the accounts did nol wmply with the applicable requirements nceming the fom and content of accounts sel out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which Is not a mattef considered as part of an Independent examination I have no concems and have c(xre rn rx) rer5 with the examination lo which te ths wx.. order to enable a proper understarK#rs te Slgned: Name.. Laura Davies Relevant professional Memtrf In4rtute of Certified Bkkee5 qualificalionls) or body {if anyl: Address: 18 RSts?Me Drive. Woodley. RG5 4LPI IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018