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2023-05-31-accounts

CHARITY NUMBER: 1051390

BARROW PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MAY 2023

CBS (Accounting) Ltd Oak Business Centre 79-93 Ratcliffe Road Sileby Lougborough LE12 7PU 01509 816150

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Contents Page
Annual Report 3-5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to Financial Statements 8-12
Reserves Policy 13
Independent Examiners report 14

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Barrow Pre-School Playgroup Annual Report for the year ended 31/05/2023

1. Legal, Bank and Administrative Information

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1051390.

It is governed by a constitution adopted on 27 June 2002 and superseded by the new Early Years Alliance Model Constitution.

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is administered by a committee of volunteer parents elected on an annual basis by members of the Playgroup in accordance with the constitution.

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup funds are held by Santander UK (PLC).

Any two of the following are required signatories to withdraw funds; Treasurer, Chairperson, Secretary and Registrar.

Central Business Services, Oak Business Centre, 79-93 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leicestershire are the nominated independent examiner for inspecting Barrow Pre-School Playgroups financial affairs.

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is registered with OFSTED, reference number 226250.

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is a member of the Early Years Alliance, registration number 22840, and is insured through the Early Years Alliance Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Scheme.

2. Aims

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup aims to enhance the development and education of their children to provide good quality care in a safe environment and provide equal opportunities for all cultures and abilities without discrimination. We offer a broad curriculum of play opportunities with toys and imaginative play, craft activities, socialising, sharing, discipline and routine.

3. Committee Members

Chairperson Katy Herridge Nominated Person/Secretary Katy Herridge Treasurer Keeley Warman Committee Members

4. Employees

For the year 2022/23 the committee employed permanent members of staff in the roles of:

Playgroup Manager Deputy Manager Administration Manager Playgroup Assistants (one who covers SEND) (6)

In addition to this, we currently employ one Assistants on temporary contracts as well as noncontracted staff on retainer for cover work.

5. Year in Review

This year marked the commencement of Natasha Doughty's second year as the manager of our Playgroup, a milestone that has significantly bolstered the stability of the setting. This was further amplified with the appointment of a new administrative manager, whose assistance has granted Natasha the space to concentrate on enhancing the quality of standards, policies, and procedures, personnel development, and strategic planning.

Unfortunately, our Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) left us at the Christmas. We managed to successfully recruit a new member into our team in the new year. The new SENCO has since been training into the role under Natasha's guidance.

Furthermore, we underwent an Inspection by Ofsted, we were thrilled with the result. Playgroup received glowing feedback and we are delighted to have upheld our status as a 'good'.

On the financial front, our committee has secured noteworthy additional funding this year. This has facilitated numerous enriching investments for our Playgroup. We have procured an assortment of captivating 'Story Sacs' for our children to borrow and share with their parents and caregivers. This funding was from our Local Parish Council and amounted to £1029.56. British Gypsum gave us £1356 to spend on a quiet room divider for some of our SEN children and some safety equipment. Additionally, thanks to a £2156 grant from Seven Trent Water we have been able to upgrade our outdoor equipment, much to the delight of the children. Lastly, the Co-op supported us with a £200 grant which we have used to buy two 'Persona' dolls, which we anticipate will provide tremendous educational value during group sessions with the children.

The preceding year we have made notable progress for our Playgroup, and we look forward to the promise of an equally productive and fulfilling year ahead.

6. Finance

Barrow Pre-School Playgroup is a validated provider of childcare, receiving funds from the Local Education Authority for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

During 2022/23 Barrow Pre-School Playgroup continued to provide places for up to 34 children per session. The fees for this year were £13.32 in LEA funding for eligible children, and £14.00

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per session(morning) and £14.00 per session (afternoon) for non-funded children. Morning sessions run from 9.15am to 12.15pm and the afternoon sessions from 12.25pm to 3.25pm.

7. Development

Staff and committee have worked hard throughout the year to respond to the ever growing needs of the playgroup community, and provide excellent and inclusive opportunities for child development. The staff continue to be Playgroup’s biggest asset and have risen admirably to the challenges presented this year, and will continue to do so as we realise the effects of the pandemic on child development as well as the community.

Signed by Katy Herridge on behalf of the trustees:

………………………………………………………. Katy Herridge, Chairperson CC/May2023

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Barrow Preschool Playgroup Barrow Preschool Playgroup Barrow Preschool Playgroup CharityNo 1051390 1051390
CompanyNo
Annual accounts for the period
Period start date 01/06/2022 To Period end
date
31/05/2023

Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)

Recommended categories by activity Recommended categories by activity Guidance Note Unrestricted
funds

Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds

Total funds
Prior year
funds
£ £ £ £ £
Income(Note 1) F01 F02 F03 F04 F05
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies S01 - 4,866 - 4,866 1,604
Charitable activities S02 141,188 - 141,188 102,622
Other trading activities S03 - - - - 325
Investments S04 15 - - 15 2
Separate material item of income S05 - - - - -
Other S06 - - - -
Total S07 141,203 4,866 - 146,069 104,554
Expenditure(Notes 2)
Expenditure on:
Raising funds S08 10 - - 10 -
Charitable activities (note 3&4) S09 129,389 4,389 - 133,778 108,739
Separate material expense item S10
Other S11 - - - - -
Total S12 129,399 4,389 - 133,788 108,739
Net income/(expenditure) before tax
for the reporting period
S13 11,804 477 - 12,281 4,185
-
Taxpayable S14 - - - - -
Net income/(expenditure) after tax
before investmentgains/(losses)
S15 11,804 477 - 12,281 4,185
-
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
S16 - - - - -
Net income/(expenditure) S17 11,804 477 - 12,281 4,185
-
Extraordinary items S18 - - - -
Transfers between funds S19 - - - - -
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the
charity’s ow n use
S20 - - - - -
Other gains/(losses) S21 - - - - -
Net movement in funds S22 11,804 477 - 12,281 4,185
-
Reconciliation of
funds:
Total funds brought forw ard S23 42,617 1,005 - 43,622 47,807
Total funds carried forward S24 54,421 1,482 - 55,903 43,622

Section B Balance sheet

Guidance Note Unrestricted
funds

Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£ £ £ £ £
Fixed assets F01 F02 F03 F04 F05
Intangible assets B01 - - - - -
Tangible assets B02 - - - - -
Heritage assets B03 - - - - -
Investments B04 - - - - -
Total fixed assets B05 - - - - -
Current assets
Stocks B06 - - - - -
Debtors(Note 5) B07 918 - - 918 6,487
Investments B08 - - - - -
Cash at bank and in hand(Note 7) B09 85,428 1,369 - 86,797 74,424
Total current assets B10 86,346 1,369 - 87,715 80,911
Creditors: amounts falling due
within oneyear(Note 6)
B11 3,163 - - 3,163 11,505
Net current assets/(liabilities) B12 83,183 1,369 - 84,552 69,406
Total assets less current liabilities B13 83,183 1,369 - 84,552 69,406
Creditors: amounts falling due
after oneyear
B14 - - - - -
Provisions for liabilities B15 - - - - -
Total net assets or liabilities B16 83,183 1,369 - 84,552 69,406
Funds of the Charity
Endowment funds(Note 8) B17 - - -
Restricted income funds (Note 8) B18 1,369 1,369 1,005
Unrestricted funds Note 8) B19 83,183 - 83,183 68,401
Revaluation reserve B20 -
Fair value reserve B21
Total funds B22 83,183 1,369 - 84,552 69,406
Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the
trustees/directors
Print Name Date of
approval
dd/mm/yyyy

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Section C Notes to the accounts

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Note 1 Income
Restricted
Unrestricte income Endowmen
Analysis of income d funds funds t funds Total funds Prior year
£ £
Donations Donations and gifts 4,754 - 4,754 -
and Gift Aid - - - - -
- - - - -
legacies: Legacies
General grants provided by
- - -
government/other charities
Membership subscriptions and
sponsorships which are in substance
donations - - -
Donated goods, facilities and services - - - - -
Other - - - -
Total - 4,754 - 4,754 -
Charitable Income
- -
activities: 42,262 42,262 31,642
- -
Funding 98,925 98,925 70,981
- - - - -
Other - - - -
Total 141,188 - - 141,188 102,622
Other Fundraising
trading 113 - - 113 1,929
- - - -
activities: Donations from companies
- - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total 113 - - 113 1,929
Income from Interest income 15 - - 15 2
investments: Dividend income - - - - -
- - - - -
Rental and leasing income
Other - - - - -
Total 15 - - 15 2
- - - - -
Separate
- - - - -
material item
of income - - - - -
- - - - -
Total - - - - -
Other: Conversion of endowment funds into
income - - - - -
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset
held for charity's own use - - - - -
Gain on disposal of a programme related
investment - - - - -
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual
- - - - -
property rights
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
TOTAL INCOME 141,316 4,754 - 146,069 104,554
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Expenditure
This year Last year
Analysis Unrestricted
funds

Restricted
income
funds
Endowmen
t funds
Total funds Unrestricte
d funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Expenditure on raising funds: £ £
Incurred seeking donations 10 - - 10 453 - - 453
- - - - - - - -
Total expenditure on raising funds 10 - - 10 453 - - 453
Expenditure on charitable activities:
Wages amd Salary costs (Note 3 & 4) 107,530 - - 107,530 89,923 - - 89,923
Rent 11,258 - - 11,258 8,804 - - 8,804
Snacks, Hygiene and cleaning 1,987 - - 1,987 1,503 - - 1,503
Equipment 2,512 4,389 - 6,901 1,292 273 - 1,565
Staff Training 768 - - 768 1,040 - - 1,040
Session activity 480 - - 480 652 - - 652
Software costs 278 - - 278 780 - - 780
Insurance & Subscriptions 1,023 - - 1,023 908 - - 908
Telecommunications 333 - - 333 303 - - 303
Stationery/Advertising 372 - - 372 786 - - 786
Craft and consumbles 691 - - 691 321 - - 321
Registrars Cost/managers admin 354 - - 354 155 - - 155
Committee costs
Affiliations / renewals
205
947
-
-
-
-
205
947
520
525
-
-
-
-
520
525
Accountancy fees (Note 3) 650 - - 650 500 - - 500
Total expenditure on charitable
activities
129,389 4,389 - 133,778 108,013 273 - 108,286
Separate material item of expense
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Total - - - - - - - -
Other
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Total other expenditure - - - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 129,399 4,389 - 133,788 108,466 273 - 108,739

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

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Note 3 Details of certain types of expenditure
Note 3.1 Fees for examination of the accounts
Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of
accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner. If
nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box(es).
This year Last year
£ £
Independent examiner’s fees 650 500
Assurance services other than independent examination - -
Tax advisory fees - -
Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) 1,451 1,210
paid to the independent examiner
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

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Note 4 Paid employees
Please complete this note if the charity has any employees (transactions with Trustees dealt with in
Note 28)
4.1 Staff Costs
This year Last year
£ £
Salaries and wages 103,757 87,094
Social security costs 1,533 1,843
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme) 790 640
Other employee benefits - -
Total staff costs 106,080 89,577
This year Last year
4.2 Average head count in the year
Number Number
The parts of the charity in which the Fundraising - -
employees work Charitable Activities 12 12
Governance - -
Other - -
Total 12 12
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

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Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
This year Last year
£ £
Trade debtors 900.0 6,486.0
Prepayments and accrued income 18.0 1.0
Other debtors - -
Total 918.0 6,487.0
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Thisyear
Lastyear
£
£
900.0 6,486.0
18.0 1.0
- -
918.0 6,487.0
Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
Total
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Thisyear
Lastyear
£
£
900.0 6,486.0
18.0 1.0
- -
918.0 6,487.0
Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
Total
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Thisyear
Lastyear
£
£
900.0 6,486.0
18.0 1.0
- -
918.0 6,487.0
Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
Total
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Thisyear
Lastyear
£
£
900.0 6,486.0
18.0 1.0
- -
918.0 6,487.0
Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
Total
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Thisyear
Lastyear
£
£
900.0 6,486.0
18.0 1.0
- -
918.0 6,487.0
Note 5 Debtors and prepayments
Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.
5.1 Analysis of debtors
Total
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Thisyear Lastyear
£ £
900.0
18.0
-
6,486.0
1.0
-
918.0 6,487.0
Note 6 Creditors and accruals
Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.
6.1 Analysis of creditors
Amounts falling due
within one year
Amounts falling due
after more than one year
Thisyear Lastyear Thisyear Lastyear
£ £ £ £
Accruals forgrantspayable - - - -
Bank loans and overdrafts - - - -
Trade creditors - - - -
Payments received on account for
contracts orperformance-relatedgrants
- - - -
Accruals and deferred income 2,861 10,872 - -
Taxation and social security 105 614 - -
Other creditors 196 18 - -
Total 3,163 11,505 - -
Note 7 Cash at bank and in hand
Thisyear Lastyear
£ £
Short term cash investments(less than 3 months maturity date) - -
Short term deposits - -
Cash at bank and on hand 86,797 74,424
Other - -
Total 86,797 74,424

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 8 Charity funds

8.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds' (which should include revaluation reserve and fair value reserve, if applicable). The 'Total funds' figure below should reconcile to 'Total funds' in the balance sheet.

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendable endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

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8.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
Note 8 Charity funds
Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds' (which should
include revaluation reserve and fair value reserve, if applicable). The 'Total funds' figure below should reconcile to 'Total funds' in the balance sheet.
* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendable endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U -
unrestricted funds
General
Co-op
Tarmac
Co-op
Severn Trent Water
British Gypsum
Barrow Parish Council
Fund names
UR
R
R
R
R
R
R
Type PE, EE
**R or UR ***
Charitable activities
Website Development
Sensory Equipment
Persona Dolls
Outdoor Equipment
Sensory Equipment
Story Sacs

Purpose and Restrictions
Fund
balances
brought
forward
Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and
losses
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
42,617
928
77
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
141,316
-
-
200
2,159
1,365
1,030
-
-
£
-129,399
-
-
-200
-1,907
-1,365
-917
-
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
54,534
928
77
-
252
-
113
-
-
Other funds (balancing
figure)
N/a N/a - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Funds asper balance sheet 43,622 146,069 - 133,788 - - 55,903
Note 9 Additional Disclosures
The following are significant matters which are not covered in other notes and need to be
included to provide a proper understanding of the accounts. If there is insufficient room here,
please add a separate sheet.
Non Moneytary Assets:
These include the equipment used at Playgroup, fundraising stock and games. Items have been
purchased over a number of years. The accounts are prepared on an Income and Expenditure basis so
no depreciation is shown in the accounts.
A full list of assets showing the purchase value is prepared by the Treasurer and will be presented to the
AGM. The re-valuation at 31st May 2023, based on cost price is £13,555.12 This does not represent the
net realisable value or written down valution.
Committee members received no remuneration during the year.

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Barrow Pre-School Playgroup Reserves Policy June 2023

As a responsible employer and childcare provider, Barrow Pre-School Playgroup has a reserve which currently stands at £34,735.08.

The following reserve amounts have been agreed by the Finance Sub-Committee based on an assessment of the contracted hours and length of service of permanent staff in post from the beginning of the academic year 2022/23.

Redundancy costs up to 31 May 2023 (not including notice) £14,500 Rent of 1.5 terms/18 weeks £5500 Advertising £220 Holiday Pay for 1 year £575.00 Wage Bill for 1 Month £9500 Total £30,295 Shortfall £0.00

The Finance Sub-Committee have agreed that the financial position will be reviewed after the end of year accounts have all been finalised and at the AGM in July 2023, if agreed by the full committee, funds will be transferred from the current account to make up the shortfall, if any.

Registered Charity Number 1051390

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BARROW PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023 which are set out in this report.

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination.

It is my responsibility to:

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by a 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 of 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 our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should have been drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

……………………………………………………. Julia Johnson MAAT CBS (Accounting) Ltd Oak Business Centre 79-93 Ratcliffe Road Sileby Loughborough LE12 7PU

Date: 31/03/24

(01509) 816150

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