# **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01/06/2021 To 31/05/2022**
## **Charity name: Highnam Under Fives Charity registration number: 1058551**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 To enhance and develop, care and
purposes of the charity educate the children we work with.
as set out in its Most are under statutory school age.
governing document
Provision of pre-school child care
activities for the under-fives – singing,
dancing, educational play, outdoor
learning, stories and crafts.
Providing before and after school care
for Highnam Academy pupils.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and
1.19
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related
investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
SORP reference The charity has continued to develop its resources to be able to provide an excellent provision for the pupils of Summary of the main Highnam and the surrounding area. Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, identifying the The team work hard to provide an difference the charity’s inclusive and vibrant learning work has made to the environment where all pupils are able circumstances of its to make sustained progress socially, beneficiaries and any academically, physically and wider benefits to society emotionally. as a whole. Pre-school-aged children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children who attend the outof-school club enjoy the creative and play opportunities, where they make choices about where and what to play with. The charity has ably supported a number of children with additional needs and this shows how inclusive and caring the team is. The team have responded extremely well to the challenges faced during this year. A new laptop has been purchased for office use. The provision is well used by pre-school pupils and school pupils accessing the before and after school provision. The team receive positive feedback from all stakeholders and have a very good relationship with Highnam Academy. Thank you to the team for all their hard work.
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Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 £23k surplus
financial position at the The 2021/22 FY is the first year since
end of the period 2018/2019 that was not impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both the pre-school and before/after
school provision saw a welcome
increase in numbers and funds have
been bolstered back to pre-pandemic
levels.
Statement explaining Para 1.22
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £30k – for projects and for unforeseen
circumstances
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy Para 1.46
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s Constitution
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Elected
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Constitution
methods including
details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Highnam Under Fives
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1058551
number
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Charity’s principal c/o address Highnam C of E Primary Academy Wetherleigh Drive Highnam Gloucester GL2 8LW
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Stephen Dean Chair
2 Crystal Stroud
3 Rachael Orchard
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
**Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity 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
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type Name Address of advise r**
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Stephen Dean
**Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 8[th] March 2023
## **HIGHNAM UNDER FIVES (CHARITY NUMBER 1058551) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022**
|**INCOME**
Fees received
GCC Grants - Nursery Education
Raffles, other fundraising events and sundry receipts
Government grants
Donations
**EXPENDITURE**
Wages, national insurance, staff training & pensions
Rent
Refreshments
Repairs, maintenance and staff uniform
Capital equipment
AGM & party expenditure less receipts
Gifts to staff & children
Cost of trips & workshops less receipts
PATA subscription, insurance and Ofsted registration
Administration costs & telephone
Sundries
**(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE**|**2022**
**£**
62,171.41
85,359.08
86.04
0.00
32.00
**147,648.53**
106,177.27
10,181.94
2,416.98
2,792.24
717.65
330.00
224.38
68.00
481.70
964.14
158.10
**124,512.40**
**23,136.13**|**2021**
**£**
41,448.42
67,166.29
291.91
5,875.05
398.00
**115,179.67**
113,235.27
6,361.15
1,822.57
903.96
1,625.69
81.00
0.00
65.00
421.50
811.51
296.26
**125,623.91**
**(10,444.24)**|**2021**|
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I certify that I examined the books and vouchers on 7 March 2023 and confirm them to be in accordance with the above account and attached movement of funds statement
**T R Payne FCCA Abaqus Limited**
**Date: 7 March 2023**
## **HIGHNAM UNDER FIVES (CHARITY NUMBER 1058551) MOVEMENT OF FUNDS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022**
|**OPENING BALANCES**
Cash at bank
- current account NatWest
- current account Lloyds
- COIF Charities Deposit Fund
Cash in hand
**CLOSING BALANCES**
Cash at bank
- current account NatWest
- current account Lloyds
- COIF Charities Deposit Fund
Cash in hand
**(DECREASE)/INCREASE IN FUNDS**|**2022**
**£**
38,985.20
5,879.48
45.44
123.75
**45,033.87**
62,121.33
5,879.48
45.44
123.75
**68,170.00**
**23,136.13**|**2021**
**£**
49,441.44
5,879.48
45.44
111.75
**55,478.11**
38,985.20
5,879.48
45.44
123.75
**45,033.87**
**(10,444.24)**|**2021**|
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Highnam Under Fives **On accounts for the year** 31 May 2022 **Charity no** 1058551 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/05/2022.
- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements 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(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention ( ~~other than that disclosed below~~ *) 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 concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Signed: Date:** 7 March 2023 **Name:** T R Payne FCCA **Relevant professional** Association of Chartered Certified Accountants **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 49 Brionne Way Longlevens Gloucester, GL2 0TW
**October 2018**
1
**IER**
**Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
**October 2018**
2
**IER**