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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:- 1082977
Index Page Trustees' annual report 1-2 Independent examiner's report 3 Receipts and payments account 4-5 Statement of assets and liabilities 6
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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Trustees' Annual Report For the year ended 31 August 2024
Charity name
River Pre-School Playgroup
Registered charity number 1082977
Charity's address Methodist Church Hall Common Lane
RIVER Nr Dover Kent CT17 ORA
Trustees
Meghan Groombridge (Chair) - appointed January 2022 Sarah Wilder - appointed November 2020 Eleanor Currie (Secretary) — appointed July 2022 Eloise Tonkin — appointed November 2022 Lucy Shillito — appointed January 2024
Structure, governance and management
River Pre-School Playgroup became a registered charity on 23 October 2000. The charity is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 22 June 2000 and amended 8 October 2012
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the constitution.
The Trustees have assessed 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 systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory schemes and by encouraging parents to understand and promote for the needs of[their][children][through][community][groups.]
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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Trustees' Annual Report (continued) For the year ended 31 August 2024
Main activities for public benefit
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 study of the needs of children and their families and promoting Public Interest. The charity has also been adhering to and further fostering the aims and objectives of the Pre-School Learning Alliance. The Pre-School was awarded an Outstanding OFSTED Inspection in 2019 to reflect the exceptional quality of provision. The Trustees of the charity have had due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The charity's objectives and aims have been reviewed, taking this guidance into account.
Following a period of financial uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic the Pre-School has been enjoying a return to full strength. Student numbers have been excellent and a further member off staff was recruited in response in November 2023. The Pre-School faced some difficulty when recruiting to the newly created position, this mirrored problems in recruitment across the early years sector.
There were two key challenges for the Pre-School in this period: recruiting and retaining trustees, and anticipating the arrangements and funding levels for the increase in funded childcare hours, as announced in the April 2023 budget.
The Pre-School carried out many activities with both its children and the wider community, including the Christmas Concert, the leavers service, the stall at the River Village Fete, and several coffee mornings. These raised the profile of the Pre School and offered fundraising opportunities.
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Government grants
The Pre-School did not receive any government grants in 2023/24.
Reserves policy
The charity maintains a moderate level of reserves with cash reserves at 31 August 2024 of £21,976 (2023 - £28,649) and minimal liabilities.
Funds in deficit
No funds were in deficit during the year.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Oe Rs Committee Secretary (Eleanor Currie) (0(#1.2025.....0ate
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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Independent Examiner's Report For the year ended 31 August 2024
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of River Pre-School Playgroup (the Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act').
| report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material aspect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
| 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.
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John Sheather BSc FCA (chartered accountant) McCabe Ford Williams Charlton House Dour Street
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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| Receipts:- | ||||||
| Fees Vouchers (KCC) Fundraising Bankinterest |
20,954 96,237 142 282 |
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20,954 96,237 142 282 |
17,134 106,439 594 107 |
- - - 7 |
17,134 106,439 594 107 |
| Government Grants | - | - | - | a | 5 | - |
| Donations | = | - | 7 | - | - | = |
| Total receipts | 117,615 | - | 117,615 | 124,454 | - | 124,454 |
| Payments:- | ||||||
| Rent | 7,172 | - | 7,172 | 6,362 | - | 6,362 |
| Replacementtoys, books and consumables Telephone |
419 318 |
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419 318 |
2,812 346 |
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2,812 346 |
| Wagesand social security | 104,215 | - | 104,215 | 100,622 | - | 100,622 |
| Training | 1,587 | - | 1,587 | 2,028 | - | 2,028 |
| Printing, postage and stationery | 598 | = | 598 | 673 | - | 673 |
| Foodand drinks | 1,433 | - | 1,433 | 1,700 | - | 1,700 |
| Cleaning | 599 | - | 599 | 398 | - | 398 |
| Staffuniforms | 605 | - | 605 | 364 | - | 364 |
| Sundry Bookkeeping Professional fees |
327 720 - |
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327 720 - |
699 480 1,002 |
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699 480 1,002 |
| Ofsted | 50 | - | 50 | 50 | - | 50 |
| Subscriptions | 2,306 | - | 2,306 | 2,554 | - | 2,554 |
| Website | 275 | - | 275 | 300 | - | 300 |
| Insurance | 860 | - | 860 | 911 | - | 911 |
| Classes etc | - | - | - | 400 | - | 400 |
| Repairs&renewals | 2,805 | - | 2,805 | 845 | - | 845 |
| Grant reimbursement | - | - | - | 1,140 | - | 1,140 |
| Subtotal | 124,288 | - | 124,288 | 123,656 | - | 123,656 |
| Totalpayments | 124,288 | - | 124,288 | 123,656 | - | 123,656 |
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RIVER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Receipts and Payments Accounts (continued) For the year ended 31 August 2024
| Unrestricted | 2024 Restricted |
Total | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | 2023 Restricted |
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| Total receipts fortheyear | 117,615 | - | 117,615 | 124,454 | = | 124,454 | |
| Less:- totalpaymentsfortheyear | (124,288) | - | ( 124,288) | ( | 123,656) | - | (123,656) |
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| Netreceipts | (6,673) | s | (6,673) | 798 | - | 798 | |
| Cashfundsbroughtforward | 28,649 | - | 28,649 | 27,851 | = | 27,851 | |
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| Cashfundscarriedforward | 21,976 - 21,976 28,649 - 28,649 i 252A 2-2 A |
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| Cash atbank | 21,976 | - | 21,976 | 28,649 | - | 28,649 | |
| 21,976 | - | 21,976 | 28,649 | - | 28,649 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Cash funds Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Cash at bank 21,976 - 21,976 28,649 - 28,649 ee Total cash funds 21,976 > 21,976. ___28,649 __=eeee 1-5-7") Assets retained for the charity's own use: 1x Printers 1x Sound system 3x Laptops 3x Learning resources 1x Xerox printer 1x Changing table 4x Mobile phones 6x Small tables 1x Telephone 32 x Small chairs 2x Kindle Fire 5x Medium chairs 1x Guillotine 5x Trikes 2x Desks 3x Scooters 2x Chairs 2x Prams 2x Cupboards 1x Kitchen role play 3x Cabinets 2x Tote shelf 1x Wifi booster 1x Browser box 1x Screen 1x Help yourself trolley 4x Cameras 1x Hideaway cube 2x Kids cameras 1x Padded matt 1x Kettle 3x Floor cushions 1x Microwave 1x Kick step 2x Flasks 1x Trampoline 1x Hoover 1x Open back shelf 1x Tray unit and trays 6x Emotions cushions 1x Compact dress up unit 2x Sofa with arms 1x LED round light panel 2x Childrens rug 1x Sensory fascination panel 1x Recycled Sloper Seat 1x Display board 3x Play Tyres Sx Flower Chalkboards 1x Sensory Mirror 27x Hanging Glitter Baubles 1x Fire HD Kids Tablet 1x Tray Storage Trolley various childrens uniforms and bags 1x Artificial Grass Roll various toys 4x Rechargeable digital cameras 2024 2023 Current assets Prepayments 398 597 Current liabilities Accruals 1,080 528 Other creditors 904 388
The charity had no other assets or liabilities at the year end.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
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