CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From To 01 September 2022 31 August 2023 Period start date Period end date Charity name: Ramsbury Preschool Charity registration number: 1055350 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the ¢harily as set out in its governing document To provide an affordable and excellent pre-school education to children from 2 - 4 years old in the local rufal setting of Ramsbury. Summary of the main activitles in r8lation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the a¢livities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 In setting our objectives and planning our 8Ctivities our Committee has carefully considered the Charity Commission's Public Bènefit Guidance. Our key objectives of the year included.. To ¢omplelè our annual strategy focused on continually improving the Pre-school and its staff. To continue to provide excellent care and education for all local Children at the stsrt of their learning journey. To work in partnership with parents to help their children learn and develop To continue to add to the life and well-being of the Ramsbury Community. To offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity. Statement confirming whether the trust88s have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Para1.18 Additional information loptionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference NIA Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NIA Para 1.38 Policy on soaal investment induding program relatéd investment NIA Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 NIA Other Achievements and Performance SORP refe￿nce Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identyfying the difference the charity's work has rnade to the Circumstances of its beneficianes and any wider benefits to society as a whole. As a result of the support of the committee and a clear commitment to investing in well qualified staff with a focus on constantly mowng fDrwanl, duriry November 2021 Ramsbury P￿School was rnted Outstanthng by Otsted. Para 1.20 Provldlng excellent care and educatlon to all children Ramsbury P￿School stri￿S to provide fl best Ca￿ and education for all child￿n. Our wothing pract￿e5 are constantly being reviewed and revised to incorporate the latest research in Earty Years Leaming. Child￿n a￿ pffjvided with Ihe opportunity to pathcipate in a wide Rnge of activities such as lo￿st school, leaming to ride a balance bike, tennis and controlled nsk tsking. Rartpsbury has a dedicated special needs Co-ordinator who woths closely with those chIld￿n nee(*ng adthtional language or S￿la1 and emotional skills support. Working in partnership with parents We work in close partne￿hIp with parents in relahon to ttsir childs development. Technology is used to capture each child s leaming joumey which parents can access using Secu￿ I￿1n details. Parents receive weekly newsletters keeping them updated on the leaming taking pla￿ and 170W they can support their child at home. As part of our settling in pmcess we nin a parents ind(Ktion evening to inform parents of how we support children s de￿lOPment and allow them to see fitst hand how we rate as a Preschool. Throughout fhe year we run parent workshops focused on behaviour and communication with the aim to support pa￿ nts within the home using the techniques and strategies employed within P￿school. Adding life and well-being to the community Being part of the wider community is very important to us as a Preschool. We constantly look for ways we can involve the children with activities in the village. We have fostered stnjng links with the aged population of the village, specifically the residents of Isles Court Whe￿ we regularty go to sing or take samples of our baking. We continue to monitor and manage forany negative impact of our operations on the community e.g. tTrffic, noise. en￿￿nment etc Offering a service that promotes equality and diversity We Ope￿te under a commitment to support all families of differpnt backgrounds, means and needs. The￿ is a hardship fund that can be ac￿SSed by pa￿nIS for ext CUnFGular aGtivities should they not be in a position to fund it themselves. The Pre-school is easily aC￿Ssible for all pa￿￿t and childs needs and has provision for wheelchair access. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Our 2022-2023 Strategic plan was split into 3 areas.. 1. To provide an outstanding preschool experience lo every child We have continued to provide opportunities for children to take part in experiences that they would not necessanly have access lo at home. Our key St￿tegiC initiative for this year is to identify a piece of land for us to develop a permanent Forest School locab'on on. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 To attract and retain a team of outstanding and engaged professionals We Gontinued to work with all our staff to support them in their continued development and support them in becoming experts in their field. We are also seeking to build a partnership with the National English Hub to promote lan ua e in the eart Be an active and embedded part of the community. Over the Course of 2022t23 we have continued to strengthen our links with the elderly residents within Isles Court through initialives such as writing and re￿I￿ng lette￿, Chnstmas carol singing and performing and Easter Bonnet parade. In addition, we are seeking to 8Stablish 8 lending library of books foGused on early years children that can be aC￿SSed by the whole village and suffounds. Ouring 2022123 we established a fijndraising mmittee to support us In our fundraising initiatives. All fundraising has gone towards resources to be used within the Preschool and also lo support us in establishing our permanent forest school and outdoor learning classroom. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 We do not hold any investments. Investment perfomiance against objectlV8S Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position al th8 end of the period Para 1.21 At the end of the accounting peri¢xl Pre-school was showing a profit of £40,397. Approximately £10,982 of our profil relates to fundraising 8Qtivities which are being held in reserve to fund the new outdoor classroom. In additson, £9,493 is being held in our maintenance reserve lo manage the building. This includes painting the exterior of the building in 2024. ilsl the profit shown is higher than expected this is due to the fact We operated for 75 % of the year understaffed. This has now been rectified going into the financial year 2023124. We have also sought to release some of our cash raserves to support funding the outdoor classroom. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserv8S statsng why they are held Para 1.22 We Currently have a healthy reserve in our bank account. We aim lo hold 3 months of operating costs in case of unforeseen emergencies. In addition, we also hold just under £10K which is being used for the ongoing general kee and maintenance of the buildin £60,000 Amounl of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 NIA Explanation of any Un￿rtaIntIeS about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.23 We have no COn￿rn5 that charity will be unable to continue as a going Con￿rn for the year 202&2024. Additional information loptionall You ma choose to include ￿rther statements where relevant about.. Our principal source of funds is through Ihe collection of fees for both funded and non-funded children attending Pre-school. The charity's principal sources of funds {including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Our largest expenditure is for salaned staff that provide the service to children and parenls. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy ado ted Utilities and other faality costs represent our second largest area of expenditure. Para 1.48 Any remaining funds from fees, grants and fundraising have been invested in.. Improving the variety and lev81 of expertse of the staff Maintaining the Pre-school premises Updating equipment and resources Special events and celebrations for children and families Investment in the future of the Pre- School, A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Descripts'on of charity's trusts". Type of goveming document Para 1.25 The Charity is Governed by the Preschool Leaming Alliance Constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 The Charity is unincorporated Trustee selection methods including details of any constitLrtional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint 0￿ or more trustees Para 1.25 The Charity's management committee is constituted from a number of volunteers who are voted in at the Annual General Meeting. Committee members can serve for a period of 5 years. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about.. The charity comprises a management committee with Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer as well as general members. These positions are filled by volunteers who are parent's future, past and present. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 A team of employed slaff provides the Prfrschool's day-to-day provision of a safe and 51imulating learning environment. with a qualified teacher as the Head. The charity s organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works Para 1.51 The Pre-school works closely with various agencies and practitioners who provide guidan￿ and can provide external checks to our practice. These include but are not limited to.. Pre-school Learning Alliance OFSTED Local primary school and Early Years Settings Early Years advisory teachers Speech and Language therapists Children's Centres Health Visitors Probation Servic8S Social Workers Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detsils Charity name Ramsbury Preschool Other name the chanty uses Registered charity number 1055350 Charity's principal address Ramsbury Preschool Back Lanè Ramsbury Marlboraugh SN8 2PS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee Name Offlce Iir any) Date acted li not fow the whol¢ year Nam* ¢1 pèison lor l>odyl enlltled to appoint trustee Irf any) Emma Egan Chair Ramsbury Preschool Management Committee Sarah Wilson Treasurer Ramsbury Pr8School Management Committee Kathie Bishop Secretary Ramsbury Preschool Management Committee Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Oirector name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee nam• Dates acled11 not for whole eaf Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the harity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional infonnatlon loptionall Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation) Type of advisor Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional Information) Exemptlons from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonn81 details Other o tlonal information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the Gharity'5 trustees Signature Is) Full name {s) Emma Egan Sarah Wlson Position Ramsbury Preschool Management Committee Chair Ramsbury Preschool Management Committee Treasurer Date 14 November 2023 14 November 2023 ## **- Ramsbury Pre School Accounts 2022/23** |Fee Income
Bank Interest
Fundraising and donations
Ramsbury Lambs
**Total Gross Income**
Payroll expenses
Rent
Other Expenses
**Total Expenses**
**Surplus/(Deficit) for the year**
Cash at Bank
Santander
Barclays Current Account
Barclays Savings Account
Funds
At 1 September
Add Surplus/less deficit|**2022/23**
193,793
343
10,982
453
**205,571**
141,483
150
23,541
**165,173**
**40,397**
2,589
6,411
126,850
**135,851**
95,454
40,397
**135,851**|**2021/22**
196,723
9
3,208
662
**200,602**
148,106
150
22,006
**170,261**
**30,340**
1,555
5,391
88,508
**95,454**
65,114
30,340
**95,454**|**Income**
Fees
Government funding
Ramsbury Lambs
Donations
Bank Interest
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
Wages
Tax and NI
Pension
Computer costs
Equipment & Materials
Rent
Utilities
Professional Services
Repairs & Maintenance
Stationery & Postage
Marketing inc Web
PPE/COVID-19
Insurance
Training, learning and development
Cleaning
Gardening
Office expenses
Entertaining
**Total Spend**
**Surplus/(Deficit)**|**2022/23**
102,569
91,224
453
10,982
343
**205,571**
114,007
21,515
5,961
791
5,608
150
3,415
1,139
5,766
100
60
0
2,645
897
1,410
29
533
1,148
**165,173**
**40,397**|**2021/22**
103,630
93,093
662
3,208
9| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||**200,602**
120,564
21,317
6,225
770
7,515
150
3,664
2,948
2,487
5
168
40
2,603
499
90
201
620
395| ||||||**170,261**| ||||||**30,340**| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of Ramsbury Pre-school On accounts forthe year ended 31" August 2023 Charity no ifan 1055530 Set out on pages 1and2 I report to Ihe trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty I'the Trust") for the year ended 31 August 2023. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordance with the ￿qUirementS 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{51(b} of the Act. Independent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have statement Come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me Cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no Goncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: L3 Name: Relevant professional qualifi¢ation(s) or body lif any): Address: IER October 2018 Only complete ifthe examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of tharity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. kjl A IER October 2018