Debenham Roundabout Pre-School
DEBENHAM ROUNDABOUT PRE-SCHOOL
Charity number 1067494
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
MARSH ACCOUNTANCY 67 GARDENERS ROAD DEBENHAM STOWMARKET SUFFOLK IP14 6RX
Debenham Roundabout Pre-School
Index to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2023
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| Trustees Annual Report | 1 |
| Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 6 - 7 |
Debenham Roundabout Pre-School
Trustees Annual Report For the year ended 31 March 2023
The Trustees present their report for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 7 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.
Activities
The Debenham Roundabout Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission (registration number 1067494) on 16[th] January 1998 as a charity whose purpose is to provide safe and satisfying group play for the advancement of the education of children of pre-school age.
Objectives and policies
The charity’s trust deed was adopted by the Trustees on 18[th] June 1997, and later amended on 2[nd] December 1997 & 12[th] January 2009. The deed may be inspected at the Registered Office. There were no material changes in the objectives of policies of the Pre-school in the year.
Address of Charity: Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School School Corner Debenham Suffolk IP14 6PL Independent Examiner: Mrs Rachel Marsh Marsh Accountancy 67 Gardeners Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6RX
The Pre-school’s Objectives
The pre-school will provide safe and satisfying group play for the advancement of the education of children of pre-school age.
Review of developments and future prospects
The pre-school continued to operate in line with previous years.
Reserves Policy
Total funds of the pre-school as at 31 March 2023 amounted to £28,141 (2022: £18,122). These funds are devoted to the furtherance of the pre-school’s objectives. £15,000 is set aside as a re-build fund.
Risk
The Trustees regularly review the risks to which the charity may be exposed and confirm that systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Trustees
The Trustees have the power to co-opt members as and when they deem it necessary.
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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow the best practice and:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable account standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the board of Trustees and sign on behalf of the board by____:
Trustee
Date
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Debenham Roundabout Pre-School for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 5-8.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 114 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations for you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
oTo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act and -
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
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To comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met, or
- To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rachel Marsh MAAT Marsh Accountancy 67 Gardeners Road Debenham Suffolk IP14 6RT
Date: 30 January 2023
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Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Notes Incoming Resources Incoming resources from funding Fee income Grants received Fund raising events Bank Interest Total incoming resources Resources Expended Salaries 2 Employers National Insurance contributions Employer pension contributions Fundraising Refreshments Activities and entertainment General supplies Travel Postage, stationery & telephone IT expenses Training & subscriptions Professional fees Insurance Premises costs Utilities Accountancy & payroll fees Bank fees Depreciation Total resources expended Government Covid Grants Received Net incoming/outing resources Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ 25,035 25,035 17,344 55,553 - 55,553 52,346 4,080 - 4,080 4,125 57 - 57 2 |
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| 84,726 - 84,726 73,818 |
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| 60,921 - 60,921 77,173 - - - 885 - 885 1,004 152 - 152 157 648 - 648 2,046 1,165 - 1,165 2,743 5,407 - 5,407 4,386 60 - 60 - 820 - 820 1,009 545 - 545 187 150 - 150 356 130 - 130 513 1,468 - 1,468 1,319 952 - 952 11,987 483 - 483 1,412 540 - 540 540 147 - 147 35 236 - 236 236 |
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| 74,707 - 74,707 105,103 |
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| - - 6,433 10,019 - 10,019 (24,851) |
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| 10,019 - 10,019 (24,851) 18,122 - 18,122 42,973 |
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| 28,141 - 28,141 18,122 |
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Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2023
| Notes Fixed Assets 3 Equipment Current Assets 4 Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand: Bank current account Bank deposit account314478834 Bank reserve account 1 Bank reserve account 291475258 Bank fund raising account Cash in hand Total Current Assets Current liabilities 5 Net current assets Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
Unrestricted General Designated Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ 122 - 122 357 |
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| 1,668 - 1,668 - 4,275 - 4,275 2,608 4,260 - 4,260 3,873 9,089 - 9,089 5,056 4,299 - 4,299 4,299 4,487 - 4,487 1,975 706 - 706 418 |
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| 27,116 - 27,116 18,228 |
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| 28,784 - 28,784 18,228 766 - 766 464 |
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| 28,019 - 28,019 17,764 |
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| 28,140 -28,140 18,121 |
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| 28,141 - 28,141 18,122 - - - - |
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| 28,141 - 28,141 18,122 |
Approved on behalf of the trustees by :
Trustee
Date: _________
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1. Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis and comply with the appropriate legal requirements.
Grants, donations and fundraising
General funds are unrestricted funds that are available for use, at the discretion of the trustees, in furtherance of the objectives of the charity and have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income
Bank interest is included in the statement of financial activities as it becomes due.
Resources expended
All expenditure; including the purchase of toys and equipment, is included in the statement of financial activities, as soon as the obligation arises.
Funds
The charity maintains various types of funds as follows:
Unrestricted funds represent unrestricted income which is expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds represent donations and grants received which are allocated by the donor for a specific purpose.
Fixed assets
The depreciation rates used are as follows:
Equipment 20% straight line method.
2. Staff emoluments
| Salaries Employers National Insurance Employers Pension contributions Average number of full time equivalent employees |
£ £ 60,921 77,173 - - 885 1,004 61,806 78,177 6 7 31 March 2023 31 March 2022 |
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No employee earned more than £60,000 in the year.
No remuneration or expenses were paid to trustees in the year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the Year Ended 31 March 2023
3. Fixed Assets
| Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2022 At 31 March 2023 |
Equipment Total £ £ 10,549 10,549 - - 10,549 10,549 10,192 10,192 236 236 10,427 10,427 357 357 122 122 |
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4. Debtors and prepayments
| Prepayments | £ £ 1,668 - 1,668 - 31 March 2023 31 March 2022 |
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5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors Taxation Accruals |
£ £ - - 766 464 - - 766 464 31 March 2023 31 March 2022 |
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6. Taxation
The playgroup is a registered charity and does not trade for tax purposes. It is not liable to corporation tax on its surplus.
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