Trustees, Annual Report for the perlod Period stsrt dale Perl(xl 8nd date From Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Crawley Green Presch¢)ol Learning Alliance Other names charlty Is known by Crawley Green & Wenbck Pr8ChoOl R8glstgred charlty numbor (If any) 1063066 Charlty'$ prlncipal address Beaconsfield. Lulon, Beds Postcode LU2 ORW Names of the charlty trugtoes who manage the charfty Oat•s If not forwhol• ear Trust•• nam• Offlc• IW any) Nam• of p•rson lor body) •ntld•d Int trusl•è Kirstie Cain Joanne Sygrove Slmone Mcleod Priscilla Magarinhos Christopher Sygrove Faffah Qurèshi Chair Person seclary Treasurer 1511012022 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Namos of the trustsgs for tho charfty, If any, (for •xamplo, any custodlan trus8) Name Datos acted If nol for wholè ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advlsars Ioptlonal Infomiatlonl e of advlser Name Addre33 Name of chief executlve or names of senior stsff members {Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts 2011 Constitution Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Committee Trustee selection rneihods Elected al AGM Addltlonal governance issues (Optlonal informatlonl Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-school has a sel of policies arid procedures in place which are adhered to by the committee and all staff within the preschool. We also work closely with the pSchool learning alliance and the local authority childcare advice seTvice5 to ensur8 that local and national safeguarding requirements are mel. Our Policies are designed to offer the be51 possible experiences for the children and families in the setting. Our Policies are reviewed on a regular basis and comments and suggestions from parents are always welcome. All policies have been reviewed trj ensure the selling is compliant with eovid-19 safety measures as per curreni govemment guidance. You may choose to include additional infomation, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship wllh any relalad parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the syst&m and procedures lo manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Summary of tho obJe¢ts of the charlty set out In Its governing documant TAR Marth 2012
To enhance Ihe development and edur21ion of children under statutory sGhwl age In a parent-involving, community based setting. 2. To provide a safe, secure and stimulatin9 envifonment. 3. To work within a framework whlch onsUS equality for all hildren and families. Summary oftho maln activities undortaken for tho publlc beneflt In relatlon to thasa objects (Include wlthln thls section the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had règard to tha guldancè Issued by the Charlty Commlsslcn on publlc benefltl We offer your child-. 1. A speclally tailored plannlng framework leadln9 to approved leamlng outcomes. 2. Individual c4r8 and attentlon made possible by a high ratio of staff to childf&n. 3. Fun and frlendshlp wlth chlldr8n and other adults. 4. The support of a key pètson, 5. Opportyjnltles frjr you and your family to be directly Involved In th& actlvities of the setting and in your own child's progress. Addltlonal dola118 of obJo¢tlv?s and actfvitles {Optlonal Informatlon) Fundraising events have included non-unifonn days, raffles and Summerlchristmas fayre's, Committee members have arranged and contributed to these events. You may choose ID include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on granlmaking- policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR M8rth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charlty durlng the year In November 2018, Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-school were inspected by Ofsted and awarded an overall grade of Oulslanding which the whole team and management committee are extremely proud of. Within our selling. all children are supported in developing their potential al their own pace. Our key person system enables us lo ensure activilies are planned, tailored to the needs of each individual child. By means of developing appropriate play activities and a high level of individual adult input. we offer a planning system which leads lo nationally approved learning outcomes and PrePaS children to pro9sS with confidence lo the National Curriculum at the age of five years. Lan ua e and Literac In both small and large groups, children are encouraged lo extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking and listening, and by hearing and responding to stories, songs and rhymes. Child ren are helped to understand that written symbols carry meaning, to be aware of the purposes of writing and, when they are ready. to use drawn and written symbols for themselves. A well-stocked book comer gives gvery child thè opportunity and encouragement lo become familiar with books. able lo handle them and be aware of their uses, both for reference and as a sourcè of stories and pictures. Personal and Social Develo menl Within a nurturing environment, children are indivldually SUPPOrted in developing confidence. autonomy and self-respecl. They are encouraged lo work and concentrate independently and also lo take part in the life of the selling, sharing and Copoperaling with the other children and adults. Through activities. conversation and practical example, they learn acceptsble ways to express their own feelings and have respect lor the feelings of others. All children are given the opportunity, as appropriate. to lake responsibility for themselves and also for our setting, ils members and ils property. Maths By means of adull-supported practical experience, children become familiar with the sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities which fomi the basis for Qarty mathematics. As they use their developing mathematical understanding lo solve practical problems, children are assisted to leam and use the vocabulary of mathematics, identifying objects by shape, position, size, volume and number. Songs. games and picture books hélp children become aware of number sequencing and, when they are ready. to use simple mathematical operations such as adding. Understandin of the Wodd A safe and stimulating environment allows children lo explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and substances, re¢ognizing differences. paltem5 and similarities, and to share and record their findings. Children are asslsled In exploring and understanding Ihelr environment, both within our setting and also in the wider communlty. A range of safe and well malntained equipmant enables children to extend th8ir18chnological understanding. using simple tools and techniques as appropriatè to achieve their intentions and to solve problems. Ph sical Develo Aran eofe ment ment and o rtunities, both indoors and MarGh 2012 TAR
Section D Achievements and performance out of doors. allows children to develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their own bodily skills. A very high level of adult supervision enables children safely lo create and meet physical challenges, developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. Al the same time, children are supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens and pencils, and lo handle small objects with increasing control and precision. ressive Arts & Desi Children are encouraged lo use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response lo experience in two and three dimensions. Art equipment. including paint, glue. CYOn$ and pencils as well as natural and discarded resources, provides for open-ended exploration of colour, shape and texture and the development of skills in painting, drawing, and collage. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are many opportunilies for imaginative role play, both individually and as artofa rou Section E Financial review Preschool have a contingency ftjnd to cover the cost of un-planned repairs lo the premises (15k). renovation of all areas including the garden surface and fenceslsecurily131 kl and to cover staff wageslredundancies 150k) In the event of unexpected closure. Brlef statement of the charlty's pollcy on reserves Detalls of any funds materially in defi¢lt Further flnanclal revlgw d•talls (Optlonal Information) As a charity. our main income is from fees and nursery education funding. We aim lo hold 3 main fundraising events throughout the year plus some smaller events such as non-unifomi days lo support investment in new equipment etc. We are signed up to the easy fundraising websile and encourage all of our families to sign up to. We also have a wsh list on Arnazon, meaning families can donate resources directly lo the setting. We plan lo spend £5000 durin9 the summer months lo build a new canopy in the garden area and a further £2000 to re4ecorale and refsh the play room. You may choose to include additional infDrrnation, where relevant about.. thè charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditurè has Supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration The trusteos declare that thoy have approved tha truslees, report above. Slgnod on beh41f of the ¢harlty'S trustses Slgnature{s) Full namels) P081tlon (og Secretary, Chalr, otc) Simone Mcleod Secretary Date /oq/ TAR Merr* 2012
Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-School Ofsted Registration EY343239
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2023
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Asset | |
| Tangible assets | |
| Office Equipment Cost | 30.99 |
| Total Tangible assets | £30.99 |
| Total Fixed Asset | £30.99 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Petty cash account | -3.49 |
| Reserve Account (0268) | 96,000.00 |
| TREASURERS ACCOUNT (0920) | 34,045.07 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £130,041.58 |
| Debtors | |
| Debtors | 561.61 |
| Total Debtors | £561.61 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £130,603.19 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| Current Liabilities | |
| Current Liabilities | 0.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | £0.00 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | £0.00 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £130,603.19 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | £130,634.18 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £130,634.18 |
| Capital and Reserves | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 136,505.43 |
| Retained Earnings | 4,602.42 |
| Profit for the year | -10,473.67 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | £130,634.18 |
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Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-School Ofsted Registration EY343239
Profit and Loss
April 2022 - March 2023
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Additional Funding | 9,471.00 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club Fees | 11,751.00 |
| Children's Uniform | 420.90 |
| Fine | 80.00 |
| Fundraising | 15.20 |
| Nursery Education Funding | 117,858.13 |
| Nursery Milk Funding | 208.36 |
| Pre-School Fees | 7,343.75 |
| Pupil Premium | 594.00 |
| Refund | 5,722.32 |
| Sales | 22,637.75 |
| Uncategorised Income | 282.50 |
| Total Income | £176,384.91 |
| GROSS PROFIT | £176,384.91 |
| Expenses | |
| Advertising/Promotional | 85.48 |
| Children's Entertainment | 2,234.76 |
| Children's Equipment | 1,698.34 |
| Children's resources | 1,775.47 |
| Cleaning Resources | 2,174.25 |
| Computer Costs | 105.43 |
| Electric | 2,868.79 |
| Employee NIC | 6,701.37 |
| Employer NI | 9,996.00 |
| FiRST AID Resources | 3.55 |
| Food Shopping | 2,739.41 |
| Fundraising Float | 0.00 |
| Fundraising Supplies | 91.22 |
| Gifts | 35.80 |
| Gullivers | -322.00 |
| Income Tax | 10,742.20 |
| Insurance | 1,351.45 |
| Kitchen Equipment | 322.95 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenses | 753.15 |
| Payroll Expenditures | 947.84 |
| Payroll Expenses | 102.00 |
| Pensions | 5,920.81 |
| Phone Costs | 693.60 |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 125.66 |
| Rent | 1,425.00 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | 8,734.73 |
| Staff Expenses | 267.40 |
| Staff Training | -327.10 |
| Staff Uniform | 175.87 |
| Stationary | 161.95 |
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Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-School Ofsted Registration EY343239
Profit and Loss
April 2022 - March 2023
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Team Building | 400.09 |
| Travel | 148.81 |
| Uncategorised Expenditure | 369.59 |
| Uncategorised Expense | 30.00 |
| Wages | 123,743.89 |
| Total Expenses | £186,277.76 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £ -9,892.85 |
| Other Expenses | |
| Children's ordered Uniform | 580.82 |
| Total Other Expenses | £580.82 |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £ -580.82 |
| NET INCOME | £ -10,473.67 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name Crawley Green Pre-School Learning Alliance |
Charity Name Crawley Green Pre-School Learning Alliance |
Charity Name Crawley Green Pre-School Learning Alliance |
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| 31 March 2023 | Charity no (if any) |
1063066 | |
| One of Two |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2023 .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report 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: 29/01/2024
Name: MUHAMMAD ARFAN
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Oct 2018
IER
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (AAT) Licence # 1006831
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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 .
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Oct 2018
IER