2021-04-15-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 16th April 2020 Period start date To 15th April 2021 Period end date Charity name: Noah's Ark Preschool

Charity registration number: 1061741

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To enhance the development and education of children from 2 years to statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through our community group. To provide quality care and education for those children in line with the EYFS statutory guidance.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	We offer appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents/carers to become involved in the activities of the group, giving opportunities for all children, regardless of race, culture, religion or means.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees are aware of and give 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

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Parent volunteers are involved in many aspects of preschool life, from joining us for play sessions, special events, fundraising, sharing skills etc. Students on relevant training courses also volunteer their services as part of their training.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	We have worked hard to provide support and home learning experiences to children and their families throughout the Covid 19 pandemic. During the first lockdown, from March to September, the preschool was closed, as we did not have children of critical workers or vulnerable children. We continued to offer support and home learning ideas for our families during this time. We re-opened in September 2020 with a small number of children as parent's confidence during the pandemic severely affected attendance. We remained open during the further lockdown in January with a very small group, as many parents decided to keep their children home as schools were closed. We maintained contact with our families at this time, offering support and home learning ideas and activities. We have worked hard to uphold the principles of the Hampshire Healthy Early Years accreditation which we achieved previously. We continue to be part of the ongoing 'Saving Smiles' program which promotes good oral health. We are constantly striving to provide the very best start for our children and their families. We help parents who may be struggling to access services by offering support and encouragement. When our children leave us for 'big' school as confident young learners ready to take on the next big challenge in their lives we feel we have made a positive contribution to their future prospects.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The new elements to the curriculum and constant review and evaluation of our provision have proved successful with children achieving the best outcomes in difficult times. We work with outside agencies to provide support to children with special educational needs and their families.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Tight financial controls have enabled us to keep outgoings to a minimum and continue to provide a stable financial foreseeable future. The ability to claim flexi-furlough when we were operating reduced hours enabled us to remain financially viable.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhy they areheld	Para 1.22	The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to three months of operating expenditure.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£15,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The principle source of funds for the charity is received from Hampshire County Council for two, three and four year funding.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Preschool Learning Alliance Constitution 2011
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Unincorporated
Trustee selection 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	Para 1.25	Elected by members

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Committee members are voted by the attendees of the Annual General Meeting.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Noah's Ark Preschool
Other name the charity uses
Registered charitynumber	1061741
Charity’s principal address	St Johns Church Forton Rd Gosport Hants Po12 4TQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Bridget Barker	Treasurer
	Toni Herlihy	Chairperson

– 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 of Name Address adviser

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Incomings April 2020- April 2021

	HCC Funding	HMRC grant	Fundraising
April	17197.26
May		4023.17
June		2457.29
July	204.05	659.79
August	1492.2	2568.84
September	2171.85	2439.12
October
November	16767.78
December	270		727.83
January	8470	956.34
February
March	146	881.22
April	80	960.41
Total	46799.14	14946.18	727.83			62473.15

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Outgoings April 2020- April 2021

	Equipment	HMRC	Ofsted	Wages	Rent	Foundation Stage Forum	Invoices	Insurance	County Supplies	Snack	Total
April				3196.12
May		325.20		3196.12
June		353.99	50	3440.48
July		320.82		2433.02		97.20		516.36
August		321.02		2432.82			18.64
September		641.84		2432.82	167.20		485.58
October		320.82		5380.52					126.19
November		321.02		2973.46	342		161.05		53.49
December		320.82		3618.94			81.99
January		320.82		3157.78	228		134.99
February		320.82		3470.70	171		256.02		11.83
March		321.02		3514.10	247
April		332.82		3379			52.49
Total		3720.21	50	39429.76	1155.20	97.20	1069.76	516.36	191.51		45190

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