RIVER PRE.SCNOOLPL4YGRCiIP AIINVAL REPORT ANDACCOif4TS FOR YEAR ENDED31AUGUSTZ023 PEGISTEREDOIARrrY NVMBER...IOBZ977 Index Trustees, annual report Independent examiner'5 report Recelpts and payments account St¥temeftt of a55ets and liabilitie5 Pagelof7
RIVER PRE-SCH(K>L PLAYGROUP Tru5tees' Annual Report Forthe year ended 31 Avgust 2023 Charlty name River Pre-school Playgroup Reglstèrèd charlty number 1082977 Charlty'5 address Methodistchurch Hall Common Lane RIVER Nr Dover Kent CT17 ORA Trustees Sarah Wilder Meghan Groombridge (Chairl Eleanor Currie (Secretary) Elctrise Tonkin- appointed November 2022 Jane Pidcotk- appointed January 2023, resigned March 2023 Tarnara Souter- appointed january 2023, resigned March 2023 Jennifer Collins- appointed February 2023, resigned June 2023 Lucy Shillito- appointed 31 january 2024 stTUrture. governance and management River Pre-school Playgroup became 3 registered tharity on 23 October 2000. The charity isgoverned by its constitution which was adopted on 22 June 2000 and amended 8 October 2012 The management ol the Iha¥ity $ the responslbility of theTrustees who are eleued arbd co-opted underthe terms of the constitution. The Trustees have assèssed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that 5y5tems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Objertives To enhance the development and education of children primarily under Statvtory schemes and by encouraging parents to understand and promote for the needs of their children through community groups. Page2of7
RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Trustees. Annual Reptsrt Icontinuedl For the year ended 31 August 2023 Maln attivlties for public benefrt The main activities undertaken during the year have been offering appropriate play and education and enhancing the development of all the children (under statutory School age) in its care. to the highest possible level. Enabling the studyof the needs of children and their faThilies and promoting Public Interest. The charity has also been adhering to and further fosterirbg the aim5 and objectives of the Pre-school Leaming Alliance. The Pre-school was awarded an O1rtStanding OFSTED Inspection in 2019 to reflett the exceptional quality of provision. The Trustees of the charity have had due regard to the Charitycommission's general guidance on public benefit. The charity's objectlve5 and aims have been revlewed, taking this guidance into account. Followin8 a period of financial uncertainty durin8 the Covid-19 pandemic the Pre-school has been enjoying a return to full 5tren8th. Student numbers have been excellent and a further member off staff was recruited in response in November 2023. The Pre-sihool faced some difficulty when recruiting to the newly created position. this mirrored problems In recruitrnent across the early years sector. There were two key Challenges for the Pre-school in this period.. recruiting and retaining trustees, and anticipating ihe arrangements and funding levels for the increase in funded childcare hours, as announced In the April 2023 bud8et. The Pre-school carrled out many artivitie5 Wlth both its children and the wider community, including the Christmas Concert, the leaver% service. the stall at the River Village Fete, and several coffèe mornings. These raised the profile of the Pre School and oflewed fvndraising opportunrties. Governmentgrants The Pre-school did not receive any 80vernment grants in 2022123. Reserve5 pollty The charrty maintains B moderate level of reserves with cash reserves at 31 August 2023 of £28.64912022- £27,851) and minimal liabilities. Funds In deficlt No fvnds were in deficlt during the year. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees .Committee Secretary IEleanor Curriel -Date Page3of7
RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Independent E¥aminer's Report Forthe yearended 31 August 2023 I report to the trustees on my examinatio of the 3rcounts of Rlver Pre-school Playgroup (the Charity) lor the yezr ended 31 August 2021. Re$pon51bllities and basis ¢)f report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requi*ements of the CharlriE5 Acl 2011 I'the Att'l. I rep)rt in respett of my examination of the Charity'5 accounts carried out under sertton 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my e¥amination I have followed all the applic4ble Directions8iven by the Charity Commi55ion under section 145ISllbl of the Act. Independent examIne$ thtement I have completed myexamination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connÈttion with the examinètion givinE me cause to believe that in any material aspect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respett of the ChaTrty as required by section 130 of the Att; or 2. the accounts do not ac£ord with ih05e records. I have Th) concern5 and have come across no other Matters in connection wFth the examination to which attentlon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Sheather BSC FCA (chartered arcourtantl McCabE Ford Williorns Charlton Housè Dour Street Dover Kent CT16 IBL Date Page4of7
RIVER PRE-XNOOL PLAYGROUP Receipts and Payments Aecounts Forthe year8nded 31Auw$12023 2022 Unrestrirted Restrlct?d Total Unrtslrlcted Restritted Totsl Receipts:. Fees Vouchers IKCCI Fund r4isln8 Bank Interest Government Grants Oonations 17.314 106,439 $94 107 17.314 106.439 594 107 34.807 67.532 820 34.8D7 67,532 820 770 iO,O(KJ 770 io,oTr) Totsl r¢¢elpts 124,454 124,454 113.932 113.932 Payrnents:. Rent Replacement toys, tK)ok5 and consumables Telephone Wage5 and social securty Train%ng Prlnting, postage and stationery Fc>trd and drinks Cleaning Staff uniforms Sundry Bookkeeping Profe55ional fees Ofsted Subscriptions Website InsurancÈ Classes etc Repairs & renewals Grant reimbur5ernent 6.362 6,362 4,978 4,978 2.812 2.812 346 I,622 2.028 673 1.700 398 364 669 480 IIK)2 2,672 374 88.7th) 1672 374 88,7 IC(1.622 2.028 673 1,700 398 364 669 1,821 1,013 1,141 518 1,821 L013 1,141 518 499 630 1,140 SD 35 293 875 1,2 407 630 L140 1.(02 50 2.554 300 911 400 2,554 35 293 875 1,2Tr) 407 911 4CKI L140 1,140 Sub total 123.656 123,6SG 106.934 106,394 Asset and Investment payn*#ts:_ Equipment 490 490 Totsi payments 123,656 123,656 106B84 106.884 Page5of7
RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Receipts and PaymentsAccounts IcontiTruedl Forthe year ended 81 August 2023 2023 unTerftted Reitd Total Unrestrkted Restrlrted Total Total recelpts for the yeaT 124,454 124,454 L13,932 113,932 Le55:_ total payments for the year 1123,6561 1123,6561 106.8841 1 106.8841 Net retelpts 7,048 7,048 Cash funds brought forword 27,851 27,851 20,803 20,803 Cashfunds carriedlorward 28,649 28,649 27,851 27.851 Represented bv'.- Cash at bank 28,649 28,649 27.851 27,851 28,649 28,649 27.851 27,851 Page6of7
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