CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A.". Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees GREAT FINBOROUGH & BUXHALL UNDER 5s On accounts for the year ended 3151 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1079987 Set out on pages 3and4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust,:) for the year ended 3110812023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or 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: 1" November 2024 Name: rtin Jewers ACMA, CGMA Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (If any): Chartered Management Accountant Address: New Farm Granary Shelland Suffolk, IP14 3HX IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters OT concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. [Nil] IER Oct 2018
GREAT FINBOROU BUXHALL UNDER - Accounts As of 31/08/2024 Registered Charity Number: 1079987 Current Acc balance £19,424.35 Se tember 2 -Au 24 Receipts & Accounting Payments Adjustments Year on year Movernent 2023124 2022123 Notes Receipts Donations Fundraisin Fees 5,571 2,830 15,078 67,094 492 91,065 5,571 2,830 15,078 57,340 492 81,311 I,iio 2,837 10,046 37,668 5,236 56,897 4.461 5,032 19,672 4,744 24,414 Grants 19,7541 Other Receipts Totsl {9,754 Payments Salaries Rent & Rates Other Premises Costs Caterin Costs Consumables & E Off ice Costs Meetin Costs Other Costs Totsl 62,412 1661 62,346 4,700 193 213 48.206 4,564 14,140 136 193 213 193 200 13 ui ment 2,554 1,301 39 2,515 1,301 707 1,064 1,808 237 1,993 73.366 1,993 73.261 7,095 61,836 5,102 11,425 (105) Year Receipts Year Pa ments Excess of Pa 91,065 73,366 17,698 91,065 73,471 17.593 56,897 61,836 4,939 34,168 11,635 22,532 11051 105 ments over Recel ts Notes Donations Although the previous year was financially unsettling, the preschool have been supported by the local corn munity and received some generous donations. The preschool received £3.840 donation from the closure of Little Foresters preschool in Onehouse, MSDC donation/grant £850 from John Matthisson that helped purchase new black out blinds, and a preschool parent donated £880 of their sponsorship towards preschool equipment. Fundraisin8 - This includes the Christmas Fayre, Christmas Cards and Tea with Santa, totalling £656. Plus, commission from the photographer £48.71. The Easter Egg Hunt Event raised £653. Gt Finborough Bogman race £72. Sports day raffle. cream teas, sponsorship £ 1049. EasyFundraising for the year £351. Another strong year f rom the committee and staff to maintain the fundraising pot. Grant Fundlng - The preschool started the new term with slgnlflcantly more chlldren than the previous year. This meant that funding has been consistent throughout the year. In addition, from April 2024 eligible families of 2yr olds were able to access 15hrs free childcare. Fees - Attendance has increased and more children are staying for extra sessions lover the funded 15hrsl. Other Receipts - This consists of bank interest, sale of uniform, sale of preschool items and contributions from Pettiward Hall for paper towels. Note, last years figure is higher as it includes the transfer of £5,000 from the savings acc to the current acc to Salaries - This includes a rise in minim um wage and an increase in overtime to support the higher attendance this year.. Rent & Rates- This includes the rent of the main hall for the toddler group. The preschool room rent has remained fixed and received no increase this year. Other Premises Costs- General maintenance - faulty toilet, broken kitchen ctjpboard and fence repairs. Catering Costs - Similar cost to last year. Consumable & Equipment - This includes daily consumable items and larger equipment purchases eg foam mats, play kitchen, outdoor area toys, do115 house. black out blinds for the preschool room, a filing cabinet and an outdoof sign from Charlie Fox signs. Office Costs - Consistent costs which include mobile, printer ink subscription, Plusnet, McAfee. Tapestry, Microsoft Office subscription and stam ps. Other Costs - Includes staff development trainin& uniform and Insurance. Page 3