## Charity Commission Report 2021 ## _**Register Charity Number 1051204**_ The Trustees of London Road Pre-School present the Annual Report and audited accounts for the year ending 31[st] August 2021 and confirm that they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. ## **Our Aims** The Pre-School operates under the Pre-School Alliance Constitution 2015. The object of the Pre-School is to offer Early Years Education for children whose age range from two years to four years. This is obtained through structured activities that enhance the child’s development. ## **Our Objectives** At London Road Pre-School we continually strive to create a warm and nurturing environment in which children feel physically and emotionally safe. - To create a homely atmosphere in which all staff know all children, and every child’s individual needs are accepted, valued and met in order to support each child in reaching their full potential. - To instil in children a lifetime love of learning. - To provide children with unique and exciting activities and experienced which promote development in all areas of learning. - To encourage a freedom of expression within a well-prepared and stimulating environment. - To develop and close and supportive relationship with parents to ensure that we work together to meet the needs of all children. - To support children in developing confidence in their own abilities. - To ensure our Pre-School community works within a framework that promote equal opportunity regardless of religion, size, ability, gender, culture, age, sex, and disability. ## **Review of Activities and achievements** The Pre-School accepts two old year funding and three- and four-year-old funding, as well as fee paying children which are charged at £13.00p per three-hour session. This has been another very difficult and challenging year for the Pre-School. In September of 2020 Pre-School opened its doors after the summer break and ensured staff and children were safe to return. Extra equipment at Pre-School expense was purchased to achieve this. Fundraising is extremely difficult although two small events were held at Christmas and Easter unfortunate no parents could attend. This raised a little extra funds, but PreSchool has raised very little and rely on reserves made pre pandemic. **Our Finances** Several items have been purchased through the year but nothing of any significant value. Any increase in funding is soon lost in the increase in wages and pension. . Pre the pandemic Pre-School usually made a small profit which was a significant help in the months leading up to Christmas. Numbers are a crucial factor we have far fewer fee-paying children than before the pandemic. This could be family’s financial uncertainty in the difficult era that we are in. ## **Our Strategy and Policies** Pre-School’s last Ofsted inspection was in January 2017 and the organisation achieved a GOOD the credit does go to the Supervisor and staff who are committed to supplying high quality early years education and would like to excel to an even greater standard. The policies that the Pre-School adheres to are continually being updated to cater for new and existing challenges that the Pre-School must face now and in the future. ## **Report Prepared by** Brian Coppack Finance and Admin London Road Pre-School Dereham Registered Charity No. 1051204 Tel: 0753 4499 778 Web: www.londonroadpreschool.co.uk LONDON ROAD PRE-SCHOOL BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR 2020121 Current Account 33542.32 Deposrt Account 28776.37 Buikling society account 259.20 Cash In Hand 20.36 62598.25 Surplus Brought Foward 2133.89 62598.25 AUDITORS REPORT I have prepared these accounts from the aThJ rec(Kts mwje available to me. In my opinton these accounts show a true and fair view of the Income and Expenditure of London Road Pre Schc¥Jl for the year 2020r22, and of the state of affw'rs as al 31 August 2021. C. F. Lane LONDON ROAD PRE-SCHOOL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2020/21 INCOME Funding 51590.23 Other Income Fundraising Deposrts received Repayment on ESPO order Unrform sales Sale of water bottles Sale of Handprint bags Photo for graduation 402.40 220.00 91.36 171.50 18.00 194.00 73.00 1170.26 Business saver a￿)Unt interest 6.16 Reimbursement for First Courses Funding for cover 225.00 137.20 Total Income S8￿2.85 LONDON ROAD PRE￿cHOoL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 2020121 EXPENDITURE vvages(gn)ss) Employers Penston Contributions 41011.2 1422.37 48793.59 Premises Costs: Rent Repairs to fence E￿tion of rthy sp3n 140.99 188.80 5297.79 Administration: Insurance stationery and Postage NCC Inspection Fee Mobile costs Web and Domain mainten 552.35 35.1X) 60.LN) 134.(KJ 1404.21 Equipment i oys ano equipmenE Chihjren's snacks First course Unrfonns CRB Checks Gifts and presents Cleaning and matetials Graduation photo Engraved shtekjs Sundries 116.C6 299.00 615.55 39.00 429.00 375.31 39.50 45.IXJ 189.49 2147.91 58498.49 s8￿.85 LONDON ROAD PRE-SCHOOL BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR 2020121 Current Account 33542.32 Deposit Account 28776.37 Building society account 259.20 Cash In Hand 20.36 62598.25 Suwus Brought Forward 62133.89 62598.25 AUDITORS REPORT I have p￿pa￿d these accounts from the and re(y)rds made available to me. In my 0￿.nIon these accounts show a true and fair view ofthe Income and EX￿nditU￿ of London Road Pre School for the year 2020122, and ofthe state of affairs as at 31 August 2021. C. F. Lane