## Fittleworth Chairpersons Report 2020-21 Obviously, this has been an extremely challenging year! We re-opened in September, for all children, but with lower numbers than usual. This was a very difficult decision in part as we do NOT socially distance from the children and therefore staff and both their own families and the families of the children attending were put at risk. Without vaccines or any asymptomatic testing until February 2021 when Early Years settings became eligible. We were also unable to show any families around the setting or settle children under the guidance until September 2020 so we made a virtual tour and we tried as best as possible to engage with new families, through increased social media as well as sending home lots of insights into the day and sharing, frequently, the children's memory books. In November, we had a national lockdown with restrictions being lifted for Christmas. During this lockdown we stayed open for all children but split into two groups, so children attended either Mon-Wed or Thursday and Friday. On January 6th the UK 2021 went into its third Lockdown and yet Early Years settings were instructed by the government to stay open to all children if they were able. At different times over the academic year, we have had parents keep their children at home, through their choice. We have had to ask families to change sessions, and children to change groups. There have been so many new challenges to contend with, but we have done it, and now look forward to the future with new opportunities, with our aim to be the best Early Years setting we can be! This has been a year of reflection and transition and we are all feeling positive about moving forward. ## **Staff** We welcomed a new apprentice to the team, Lilli-Mai Jupp in April. Lilli-Mai will be studying her Childcare Level 2 certificate whilst working alongside the team at Fittleworth. We sadly had to say goodbye to Jo Spiers in July and Michelle Still in July. We thank them both for all their hard work and support. We wish them well in their future. The Fittleworth team have continued to be an amazing support. In these uncertain times it has been important to support all staff’s wellbeing and ensure everyone feels as safe as we can make them. Independent Examiner's Report on the Aecounls. Report to the Trustees of Fittleworth & District Playgroup {Charity No 1057649) on the Accrual Accounts for the year end¢d 31 August 2021 and set out on pages one and two attached. Respectfve responsibilities of trustees and examiner. As the charity's trLlStees you are responsible for the preparation of the ac￿unts. You consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (The Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state . on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Kction 43(7)(b)of The A¢t, whether parti¢ular matters have Come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th¢ 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 you as truste¢s concerning any such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statemeut. In conne¢tion with my examination, no matter has ¢ome to my attention l)which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep ￿coUnting records in accordance wilh section 41 of The Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of The Act have not been met or 2) to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Dated: '/,1,. Fittleworth & District Playgroup IRÈ¢L%tewedChaTtyNo 10576491 88lall￿ Sheet for the year ended 3ts1 August 2021 Notes PIKEOASSErs Cllfftblhl Fi£me 7645 4737 CoiffFut 737 CURRENT ASSETS 8arrhy5CuiceniA¢wunt BafGI3y5FundtsL%in8Aciounl ?r¢laysSavin8sAc¢ouDt obior8 73050 2853 35175 Z1781 2271 3S175 61.ID8 $9.127 CUXREWYUAUIUVE5 Nr¢oJr¢REwfAssETS 6J,IIIB 217 N£rASSEF5 67 Fittleworth & District Playgroup (Registered Charity No 10576491 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2021 2020121 General Income Fund 2019/20 General Incomé Fund Not*s INCOMING RESOURCES Funding Fees 86973 55139 59384 36373 Breakfast Club Fundrai51ng Donations Other Income Interest 2,095 628 1926 2627 2,402 226 105 8957 46 Total Incoming Resources 149388 107493 RESOURCES EXPENDED Dlre¢l Chafltable Expenditure Play8roup Costs Wages Childcare Administration & Othèr HMRC Pensions Total Salarles Admin15tratlon Expenses Staff Development & Trainlng Premises Costs Depreciation Chlld Development & EquSpment Advertising & Marketln Fundralslng Hot Lunches Refvnds & Adjustments Miscellaneou5 Write Off Capital Equipment 86103 7223 7210 2332 91761 6765 5965 2523 107014 9995 102868 11240 144 16525 1092 2859 894 13021 1092 4916 380 8440 3617 6414 1815 782 8666 Total Expenditure 156345 145909 NET DEFICIT .6957 -38416 Fund balance blf ioU09120201 68069 106485 Fund balance clf131108120211 61112 68069 Signed.. Chairman) on behalf Df The Trustees Independent Examiner's Report on the Aecounls. Report to the Trustees of Fittleworth & District Playgroup {Charity No 1057649) on the Accrual Accounts for the year end¢d 31 August 2021 and set out on pages one and two attached. Respectfve responsibilities of trustees and examiner. As the charity's trLlStees you are responsible for the preparation of the ac￿unts. You consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (The Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state . on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Kction 43(7)(b)of The A¢t, whether parti¢ular matters have Come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by th¢ 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 you as truste¢s concerning any such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statemeut. In conne¢tion with my examination, no matter has ¢ome to my attention l)which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep ￿coUnting records in accordance wilh section 41 of The Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of The Act have not been met or 2) to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Dated: '/,1,. Fittleworth & District Playgroup IRÈ¢L%tewedChaTtyNo 10576491 88lall￿ Sheet for the year ended 3ts1 August 2021 Notes PIKEOASSErs Cllfftblhl Fi£me 7645 4737 CoiffFut 737 CURRENT ASSETS 8arrhy5CuiceniA¢wunt BafGI3y5FundtsL%in8Aciounl ?r¢laysSavin8sAc¢ouDt obior8 73050 2853 35175 Z1781 2271 3S175 61.ID8 $9.127 CUXREWYUAUIUVE5 Nr¢oJr¢REwfAssETS 6J,IIIB 217 N£rASSEF5 67 Fittleworth & District Playgroup (Registered Charity No 10576491 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2021 2020121 General Income Fund 2019/20 General Incomé Fund Not*s INCOMING RESOURCES Funding Fees 86973 55139 59384 36373 Breakfast Club Fundrai51ng Donations Other Income Interest 2,095 628 1926 2627 2,402 226 105 8957 46 Total Incoming Resources 149388 107493 RESOURCES EXPENDED Dlre¢l Chafltable Expenditure Play8roup Costs Wages Childcare Administration & Othèr HMRC Pensions Total Salarles Admin15tratlon Expenses Staff Development & Trainlng Premises Costs Depreciation Chlld Development & EquSpment Advertising & Marketln Fundralslng Hot Lunches Refvnds & Adjustments Miscellaneou5 Write Off Capital Equipment 86103 7223 7210 2332 91761 6765 5965 2523 107014 9995 102868 11240 144 16525 1092 2859 894 13021 1092 4916 380 8440 3617 6414 1815 782 8666 Total Expenditure 156345 145909 NET DEFICIT .6957 -38416 Fund balance blf ioU09120201 68069 106485 Fund balance clf131108120211 61112 68069 Signed.. Chairman) on behalf Df The Trustees