Charity number.. 1061716 DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY UNAUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023 DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY CONTENTS Page Reference and admlnlstratlve detalls of the Charlty, Its Trustees and advlsers Trustees. report Independent examiner's report Statemont of financial activitios Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes to the flnanclal statements 10-20 DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023 Trustees Ssgt Robert Johnson J Millar D O'Hara, Chair Charity registered number 1061716 Principal office Dalton Barracks Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6JB Accountants James Cowper Kreslon Chartered Accountants Reading Bridge House George Street Reading Berkshire RG1 8LS Page 1 DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023 The Trustees present their annual report together with the fi'nancial statements of the Charity for the year 1 March 2022 10 28 February 2023. Oblectlves and Actlvltles Pollcles and oblectlves To aid the effi'ciency of the Armed Forces by the provision of local child care facilities which enable timely parentsl return lo the workplace. The setting aims lo pmvide a caring, sb'mulating environment providing children with the opportunity to learn through play. Places remain open to every family, supporting a culturally diverse community. Maln actlvltles undertaken to further the Charlty's purpose for publlc beneflt Dalton Pre-school Nursery delivers day care facilities and learning for children aged 04 years. Close lo the town of Abingdon, the Nursery is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntsry part of the Childcare Register. It is managed by a Committee made up of staff, parents and Army personnel. The Nursery has 45 children on roll and supports children with Special Educational Needs andlor disabilities, and those with English as an additional language. Most children attending have parents serving in the Armed Forces. 11 is open on weekdays during school term limes, from 0745hrs until 1715hrs. A play scheme operates in the school holidays. When exercising our powers or duties during the year, the Trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefi't. Achlevements and performance Revlew of actlvltles The Chair of Trustees and Manager continues to build and maintain effective, collaborative and sustsinable working relats'onships within a busy Pre-school. 45 Children registered within Pre-school setting, running lo near capacity. Training of stsff continues at pace with staff attending both extern81 and internal courses such as, paediatric first aid, safeguarding, equality and diversity, food and hygiene, characteristics of effective learning and observation assessment and planning. A very busy year for the setting. Dealing with the closure of one Army Regiment and the arrival of another, and all the local personnel change those entails. The end of year graduation was a huge success as always, bidding a fond farewell lo the children and parents who were moving on to a new chapter in their lives. Dalton Pre-school is a team managed by a manager of 25 years, experience who employs staff within both the military and civilian community. This cross section of experience enables the manager lo meet the needs of the children within a thriving diverse setting. Page 2 DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023 Financial reviow Going concern After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt the going con￿rn basis in preparing the financial slalements. Principal funding The charity's major source of income is derived from fees and grants for pre-school children. The Nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged ￿0, three and four years. The Nursery Manager and Committee secured additional grants through local authority and the Amiy welfare organisation to further enhan￿ resourTrs lo provide children with a good challenging range of play and learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. The Nursery Management team continued to review and improve financial proTrss, successfully encouraging increased use of on-line banking by parents for payment of fees. The work place pension scheme is fully up and running now, not all staff have signed up to the scheme. Current financial position 2023 2022 Total Income Total Expenditure Net Incomellexpèndilurel beofre gains and losses Profivllossl on invèstment Net movement in funds Funds brought forward Funds carried forward 299,421 301 501 12,0801 313,750 276 501 37,249 758 38,007 60 587 13,4241 98 594 The reserve account contained £30,097. This is held to ensure that should the camp close, all the associated costs involved in the task of closing the nursery could be mel. structure. governance and managing Constitution Dalton Pre-school Nursery is governed by a conslilulion. The principal object of the charity is the provision of local child care facilities for children aged 0-4 years. Method of appointment or election of Trustees Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. Page 3 OALTON PRE4CHOOL NURSERY TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FE8RUARY 2023 Structur•. gov•m4rye• and m4noglng {contlnu•d) ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OECISION MAKING Dalton Pr&ScI￿1 Nursery Is a member of thg PT8-Sthool Lgarnlng AllIar￿8 ￿lch provk185 acadgmlc vemance supporl lo ihe setting. Thw is a chikl protection F