2021-08-31-accounts - Worthington Pre-School Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 09 2020 31 08 2021 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Worthington Pre-school Group

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1060873 Charity's principal address Main Street Worthington Ashby-de-la-Zouch Postcode LE65 1RQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Mrs C Ball	Chair	Whole Year
Mrs J Bryant	Treasurer	Whole Year
Mrs E Myres		Whole Year
Ms C Gallagher	Secretary	Whole Year

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted

Constitution

Trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by committee members by election at AGM (two nominations Trustee selection methods required for each trustee)

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Our charitable objects are to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its groups. governing document

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Our philosophy is to create a friendly, family like atmosphere so that our children feel relaxed and able to freely express themselves.

As a registered charity run by a committee of local volunteers, including parents of children in pre-school, we understand the needs of our local community. We strive to provide high quality affordable care and education so that our children get the best possible start in their educational life.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit in deciding which activities the charity should undertake.

We know the cost of childcare can be prohibitive and that is why we keep our fees low and help parents to access free funding for their child where possible. This aids parents to be able to attend work safe in the knowledge that their child will receive the best possible play and learning experience within their local community.

We also provide a safe play and learning environment for children of preschool age to develop their social and communication skills that they may not have the benefit of accessing without our assistance.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

We are Ofsted regulated and were rated as ‘Good’ in our last inspection in October 2018. You can read the full report on the Ofsted website.

Our aims and objectives are clear and focused on allowing every child in our care to achieve their potential. We aim to:

Provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.
Embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and use it as the basis of our approach to early learning and development
Work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop
Ensure that each child is in a safe and stimulating environment
• Offer children and their parents a service that promotes quality and values diversity

Our staff are friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic and truly care about delivering the best quality of care for our children. They work with parents to tailor their child’s care to ensure that each child feels safe and able to play and learn. Our staff also organise fun activities for the children and parents such as the pre-school sports day and festive activities.

Our dedicated staff are assisted by a committee of volunteers who give up their time to assist with fund raising efforts, providing support and guidance and effectively governing the organisation.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Achievements and Performance The Preschool has recovered well following the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and expected numbers are higher than usual for the new school term.

The preschool has a very dedicated, loving and hardworking team who continue to strive for an outstanding grade in the future. During this year we have continued to invest in staff training and development and staff have completed a number of courses in the last year. Staff appraisals were completed and a staff training plan has been implemented meaning staff are given more opportunities to develop skills. This year we raised some additional funding through community events. This money is to be invested in the development of our outdoor space.

After the height of the pandemic, the preschool is largely returning to normal life and the preschool is aiming to return to providing additional educational trips and activities for our children through the course of the next year.

The staff team have implemented the new EYFS. Staff have adjusted well to the new EYFS programme and we will continue to developed the curriculum through the coming year.

The preschool continues to be a well-loved childcare setting within the community. As always, we aim to provide children with a safe, secure and fun learning environment and help them to excel in all areas of their development.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The charity completed the year with a reserve of £39,596 after investment in the facilities and the provision of services. The Charity adheres to a reserves policy that requires a minimum reserve equivalent to three months operating costs (current approximate required reserve is £16,100). The current reserves will be invested with a proportion set aside for the development of the Charity’s facilities and to protect against periods of low revenue, especially in the Autumn term, where historically the pre-school receives reduced income. The trustees will determine the appropriate value of reserves to be retained based upon the Charity’s forward financial projections and risk analysis.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Mrs Claire Ball Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 28th February 2022

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	Worthington Pre-school Group	Worthington Pre-school Group	Worthington Pre-school Group	1060873	CC16a
	For the period from	01/09/2020 Period start date	To	31/08/2021 Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
EarlyYears' Funding	44,495	-	- - - - - - - -	44,495	-
Fees	16,819	-		16,819	-
Donations	29	-		29	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	61,343	-	-	61,343	-

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Sub total*	-			-	-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
			-	61,343	-

Staff Costs	54,018		- - - - - - - - - -	54,018	-
Insurance & Affiliations	1,815			1,815	-
Snacks, Supplies & Equipment	952			952	-
Rent & Rates	1,152			1,152	-
Maintenance	1,009			1,009	-
Admin Costs	1,664			1,664	-
Training	80			80	-
Meals	2,390			2,390	-
Utilities	1,204			1,204	-
**Sub total **	64,285			64,285	-

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total **	-			-	-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
			-	64,285	-

	- 2,942		-	- 2,942	-
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	42,538			42,538	-
	39,596		-	39,596	-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

21/06/2022

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Bank Petty Cash Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 39,587 9 - 39,596 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
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				Date of approval
		CLAIRE BALL		28th Feb 2022

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

21/06/2022

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Worthintyon PTrschoc4 Group On accounts for the year ended 31° August 2021 Chaiity no (If any) 1060873 Set out on pages Six Se%En I report to the trustees on my examinth'on of the aoxunts of the above charity {Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3110812021. Responsibiliues and As the thartty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in 0[dance with the requirements of the Charitbes Act 2011 (Ihe A(). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's aCcUnts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Chanty Commission under secAion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have (x)mpleted my examination. I confim that no material matters hav8 examiner's statsment come to my attention in connection with the examinats'on which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accountbng records were not kept in aCt0rdan with sedion 130 of the Act or the accounts do nol )rd with the actntIng records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whith attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the &o)unts to be reathed. ' Please delete the WO in the brnd(ets rfthey do not apply. Signfjd: (y/22 Name: CLhlRE pRWJ CklkkrELW IMTtT(tr Rolevant professional qualificatlon($) or body lrfany): Addrnss: Ctf) IER

Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to hKJhlight matters of nrn (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty Unts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any It8ms thatthe examiner wlshes to dlsclose. IER