From ## Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 01 09 2023 31 08 2024 To ## Section A Reference and administration details ~~ee~~ Charity name WELLAND & DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL GROUP Other names charity is known by WELLAND PRE-SCHOOL ## Registered charity number (if any) ~~Po~~ 1083591 Charity's principal address The Pavilion, Spitalfield, Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern, Worcestershire Postcode WR13 6NE ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |~~ee~~|~~es~~||| |---|---|---|---| |Trustee name
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~~ee~~|~~es~~||| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) ~~a~~ Name Dates acted if not for whole year March 2012 TAR 1 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ## Section B Structure, governance and management ## Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Constitution - (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Association - (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Elected by Members (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## Additional governance issues (Optional information) Trustees, who are also committee members, are appointed or reappointed You may choose to include annually at the Annual General Meeting. There is a child Safeguarding additional information, where policy in place and Trustee appointment is conditional on a DBS check relevant, about: and OFSTED approval. These checks are carried out and renewed in line  with statutory requirements. - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; Policies and Procedures are reviewed and adopted annually. A new Employee Handbook has been produced. - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider A New Learning Alliance Constitution was approved by Trustees and - network with which the charity adopted at the AGM in November 2021. - works; - relationship with any related A strong and active working relationship with Welland Football Club, who parties; share the Pavilion and the Parish Council, who own it, continues. - trustees’ consideration of We continue to have a working partnership with the local Primary School. - major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## Section C Objectives and activities The objectives of Welland Pre-school are: Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging March 2012 TAR 2 parent/carers to understand and provide for the needs of their child through community groups. To offer appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children regardless of race, culture, religion or means. Encourage the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas. Instigate and adhere to and further the aim of the Early Years Alliance. Rural pre-school catering for children between 2 years and 5 years. Pre-school opens Monday – Friday, during term time, from 9am – 3pm. Sessions can be variable to meet the needs of the child and family, e.g. all day, morning or afternoon sessions with the option of staying for lunch. Section D Achievements and Performance demonstrate how Summary of the main activities the Trustees and staff of Welland Pre-school ensure that the undertaken for the public benefit activities undertaken at preschool are of public benefit in in relation to these objects providing a safe and secure learning environment for the (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees preschool children of Welland and the surrounding district. have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity The Trustees of Welland Pre-school have complied with Commission on public benefit) their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) March 2012 TAR 3 Welland Pre-school, as a Charity, relies on the ongoing support of its volunteers. Family members of the children who attend the Pre-school and friends and family of staff and Trustees, as well as the local general public all help to ensure our fundraising activities are successful. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. ## Section D Achievements and performance **Trustees' Report AGM 2024** Summary of the main **Staf** achievements of the charity during the year In October 2023 the committee progressed recruitment for the Manager and Deputy Manager positions. Lauren Hayward became Manager in late October 2024 and Jade became Deputy Manager in November 2023. Both Lauren and Jade are well established in their roles as Manager and Deputy and continue to run a fantastic pre-school for all the children who attend. In February 2024, the Preschool committee welcomed a new Chair, Joanne Cousins. Initially this was to be on an interim basis but Jo has agreed to consider the position more formally, a role she has familiarity with in the past. This year, Sarah has organised our really popular forest school sessions every week at the Primary School. In March, we were really pleased to offer Bronwen a permanent contract, having successfully completed her apprenticeship. Georgia has been on maternity leave since May half term, and we have been extremely lucky that the other members have covered her hours. Tracey also provides excellent support from home for all things financial. In April, the committee agreed to increase the manager and deputy’s wage in line with the increase in minimum wage. We are currently looking to employ an apprentice so that we can provide increased opportunities for those considering entering the Early Years profession, while increasing our team. More recently, we’ve updated our branding and uniforms with a new colour palette featuring two shades of jade. We feel this change better reflects our preschool ethos and values, while giving us a fresh, modern look as we move forward into the future. This change has been well received by both our Preschool team and our families. The committee also agreed to renew the subscription to Noodle Now our online training platform. Staff Training this year has been the following: Group training on Emergency drug March 2012 TAR 4 Section D Achievements and performance Individually these are some of the courses completed DSL safeguarding Training Fire Safety Autism in the Early years Health and Safety Autism and ADHD in Girls Children's Mental Health Food allergy Awareness Child Development Physical Development Characteristics of effective learning ## Fundraising We have held many fundraisers this year not only in house but we have also tried to get our name out in the wider community. We were able to run our annual Christmas play, which was well attended with a cake sale raising some funds for the charity. In addition, our Christmas card sales raised further funds for the charity. The Pedal and Push was a huge success, as was sports day. Along with the halloween hamper raffle much needed funds were raised for our pre-school. We had a stall at the summer village bash and hope to do this again next year. We were extremely lucky that the village donated the profits from their recent quiz night to us. Also we had £500 donated from Tom Wells. We have also been donated £200 from Welland Charity. Fundraising continues to be a priority for us and we look forward to more opportunities next year. The money raised, has been used to buy some new equipment for the outdoor area. Including a slide, shop and road signs. Our next project is the quiet room which we want to change into a sensory room – so watch this space. We also need to thank Andy for the regular donations that Workday provide to us. ## Advertsing As well as our Facebook page we now have an Instagram page and have increased our social media posts and they are regularly being viewed and shared by many. This year, we have also had a write up in All about Malvern and our local Parish Link magazine. We are actively involved in our local community and regularly visit Welland House Care home, the church, the library and the orchard. As well as our weekly visits to the primary school. ## The Pavilion The kitchen has been refurbished this year and during half term we paid to have the office, childrens toilets and small room painted. We had a few problems with the alarm which have now been sorted. ## Admin In February, we agreed to increase our fees to align with Government funding. Also, this year we added into our contract a £50 deposit for new starters. Our 2 year old spaces were proving so popular we also agreed this year to increase the number we accept. So we currently accept up to 10 2 year olds and up to 14 3-4 year olds. We are also looking into offering uniform to children and are March 2012 TAR 5 Section D Achievements and performance currently obtaining quotes. ## Section E Financial review The financial statement has been prepared on a Receipts Brief statement of the charity’s and Payments basis as in previous years and as such take policy on reserves no account of Income or Expenditure which may be due but not received or paid as at 31st August 2023. It is important to be aware that the Receipt and Payments Accounts for the period 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023 is simply a summary of those amounts actually received and paid in the period and takes no account of the income which might be due but not received by 31st August 2023. All funds are unrestricted. We do however aim to hold a reserve in order to meet unforeseen expenditure and a 3 month contingency amount to enable the Preschool to maintain continuity of service to the community. It is the aim of the Trustees to maintain a £30,000.00 joint balance per annum from our two bank accounts in order to achieve this objective. Details of any funds materially in There are no funds in deficit. deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) - Our main source of income comes from Government - You may choose to include additional information, where funding. Funds are further enhanced by community relevant about: fundraising which is made possible by Trustee, Staff and  the charity’s principal Community volunteers. Our numerous fundraising events sources of funds (including are listed in Section D – Achievements and Performance. any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information March 2012 TAR 6 ## Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) A R Holding Full name(s) Andrew Holding Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 12/11/2024 March 2012 TAR 7 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod 2023 2￿24 Section A Receipts and payments Unr••trlet•d fund• Endowm•nt fund• fund• Total fund• Last ￿1r lo th• twr••l É lo th• nMrn•t£ to th• n••rn•t £ to th• nMr••t £ tou* M•r•rt £ A1 Rocol Childcare Fundrai 86.078 025 1.231 104TA11 Petty Cash Donatsc￿9 MISC i(￿> 201 211 total ross income AR) .710 8•,710 107,8 A2 A•••t •nd Invo•lm•nt (•M t4bl•). tota A3Pa •nt• St8ff Costs FuThj￿￿ ITIGener81 Equ1w￿l P8vilic¥) Cost8 (Rent 8nd Wrwi￿) ProfwionaMnsurnrKg Petty Cash 289 1.27 109 410 Childcare Colts 1,87B 1.817 1,J17 91.916 Sub total 122,854 A4 A•••t and Inv••lm•nt urchaM• • t•bl• Sub lotal 91.986 91,986 122,8S4 Net of recelpW(paymentsJ AS Tran8fors between fund8 A6 C4•h fund8 last year •nd Cash funds thls year end 14 68,363 66,137 08.363 66.137 68.383 02105125 CCXX Rl attounts ISSI Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre•trlctod Ro8trlcted fund• fund8 to n•arost £ Endowment C3teg0 Dolalls to nMrn•t £ 81 Cash fund• 86.137 rotal cash funds 66,137 oxyrtlsll Unrn8trlct•d nd8 to n•ar•t £ RMtrlct•d lund• Endowment lund• to D￿1••1£ B2 Oth•r monotary Not Aefl￿￿1& Fund to whlch Ot bglon Co•t lo￿nI Cwrnnl ¥•l•J• nal B3 InvMtm•nt a•8•t• lot AFf4ica Fund to whlch a•••t bglon Unro8tn¢ted Co•t lopUon• Curr•nt ¥•lu• B4 A88•ts r•taln•d for th• ch•rlty'• own u•• Offle• frJmilur8 WKI wUiwr￿nt Chihlr•n'• Ar•A Iwniturn and Outdc#)r Play EqUI￿￿t Fund to T*hlch Arnounl du• 85 Llablllti NcrtAWK8tAe Swned by one or two trustees on bohaff of all the trustaes &gnature Prlnt Name Date of roval CCXX R2 acc(wnts IS5) CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the tru8tse81 members of Welland and District Pre-school Group On accounts for the yoar •nded August 2024 Charlty no (If any) 1083591 Sot out on pag01 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust.) for the year ended 3110812024. R••ponslbllltles and As the charity trustee3 of the Trust, you are ￿SPonSible for the preparation bas18 of report of the account8 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report In re8p8cI of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under 8ection 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed Ihe applicable Direction8 given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting record8 Indopondont examlnorf8 8tat•mont I have no concem8 and have come acr088 no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention Should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please dalete the words in the brackets rf they do not 8ppty. Slgnod: Date: /z&- Nam•: A A&L-- Rolavant profo8•lonal quallflcatlon(s) or body (11 anyl: Addrnss: IER Octobor 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here bri•f d•talls of any Itam• that the examlner wlsh•s to dlscl¢)s•. IER Octobor 2018