St. Cuthberts Pre-school Playgroup (Churchtown) Annual Report for the year ended 31 August 2024 Registered Charity No. 1085385 St Cuthberfs Pre-school Playgroup (Churchtown) Registered Charity No 1085385 Trustees, Report for the year ending 31" August 2024 The Pre-school Playgroup is recognised as an important part of the outreach from the Church of St Cuthbert, North Meols and ha5 been in operation at st Cuthbervs for over 30 years. It became a registered charity in March 2001 with its operation being entrusted to Trustees from 1st September 2000. Mr S J Evans {Chairperson) Mr P Howard (Treasurer) Rev KJ R Clarke Mrs J Broadbent Mrs D Lavery MrG Malins Mana Mrs M Wignall Bankers . Natwest, Southport Accountsnts . Mayfair Associates, 21A Hoghton St, Southport PR9 ONS Objertives of Charity To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, by offering appropriate teaching programmes recommended by Ofsted and providing play facilities to all children regardless of race, culture, religion or means. Review of Activities and Achievements During the year 202312024 the Pre-school has provided high quality Early Years education and care for 2 to 5 year olds and it has continued to be as popular as ever with parents in the local area. During the Autumn Temi the numbers attending were good, with the children enjoying outings to the local Botanic Gardens park and all our usual Christmas activities, including a visit from Father Christmas. As a group we raised over £l,O(MJ for the Children in Need Appeal. During the Spring Term the number of children attending the setting increased which meant we were full with several children on the waiting list. In the Summer Term we invited parentslcarers to join us for our Annual Sports Day and Pre-school Café, both of which were a great success. Also, during the Summer Temi the Pre-school funded an outing for parents, children and staff to Blackpool Zoo. A lovely day was had by everyone. Staffing levels continue to be above those required by Ofsted leading to positive outcomes for all children attending St Cuthbervs Pre-school. We have continued to maintain close links with St Cuthbert's Church, visiting the Church at Christmas and for our Leavers Service. We also joined in the Church Rose Queen and Summer Fair celebrations. The ongoing efft?rts of the hardworking staff team to keep the children safe and engaged reflects in the enjoyable atmosphere always evident at the pre-school. Financlal Assessment The Trustees are made aware of the financial position of the charity Wlth updated statements of accounts at committee meetings. Our Accountants produce Income & Expenditure Analysis at each Term end. The Income and Expenditure Accounts to 31 August 2024 evidence Total Income @ £182,406 compared to previous year @ £170,081. Thi5 is mainly due to general increase in numbers of children attending. Each term shows healthy level of Turnover with good growth in Fees/Funding. On the Expenditure side, this amounted to £175,912 which was substantially up c£22K on previous year outgoings of £153.621 . Whilst there was number of inflationary increases, the main increases were due to circa £7K wages/salaries, Pension Contributions c£l.8K and Rental & Utilities increase/utilities of c£6.5K. There was also a need to upgrade Play Equipment at £5.6K. Close control of outgoings is uppermost in Management and Trustees strategy. The net result shows a Surplus forthe year @ £ 6,493 { £16,459 in 2023) in the Income and Expenditure Statement to 31 August 2024 . From the Balance Sheet at 31 August 2024, net assets/total resenies have increased to £202,585 (£196,092 in 20231. ReseNes The Trustees are of the opinion that reserves are adequate to meet the ongoing needs of the Charity in current circumstances. Funds are lodged with Natwest Bank plc in current and reserve accounts. Pollcies Policies and organisational strurture of the Charity are determined by the Trustees who delegate powers of day to day operation to Mrs Margaret Wignall, as Pre-school Manager. To assist achieving the objectives of the Pre-school, qualified personnel are employed and staff training is encouraged to ensure that we meet guidelines and work to best practice. As part of our policy, we are constantly reviewing the need to look at the best use of surplus funds for the benefit of the children's education needs. Rlsk Assessment Risk assessment is carried out to meet the requirements of Ofsted and to follow the guidelines of the Pre- School Learning Alliance Insurance Scheme. Trustees are satisfied that sufficient Policies and Procedures exist and are implemented to mitigate against operational risks. Signed: S J Evans. Chairperson on behalf of Trustees of St Pre-school Playgroup Dated: 27 January 2025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ••• Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteeslmembers of St Cuthbert's Pre-school Playgroup (Churchtown) On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1085385 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110812022. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 2011Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions 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 in GonneGtion 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 records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 2710112025 Name: T J Wright Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): BA (Hons), FCCA Address: Mayfair Associates, 21 a Hoghton Street, Southport. PR9 ONS IER October 2018 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES St Cuthbert's Pre4chool Playgroup IChurchtown} 1085385 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110912023 3110812024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to thè n•ar•st Restricted funds Endowment funds Totsl fund8 Last year to the n8are5t £ to thè naarast £ to the nearest £ to th• nèarost £ A1 ReceTPt5 Fees- Pre-school SEN Fundin EYPP Fundin Snack Mone Parties Coffee Mornin I Cafe Goods for resale - sweatshirts Goods for resale - book ba Photo sales commission Disabilit Access Fund Bank Interest Outin Grants EYPDP Fundin 170.599 170.699 156,760 7,450 549 473 3,176 221 293 312 14 53 881 1,679 50 3,396 1,260 473 3,176 221 3,538 200 332 223 293 312 14 881 1.679 50 3,396 1,260 1,030 Sub total {G￿sS income forAR) A2 Asset and Investment sales, {see table). 182,407 182.407 170,082 Sub total Total receipts 182.407 182.407 170,082 A3 Payments Wa es - Pre-school es-SENSu ort Pension cost EYPP Rent General Expenses Repairs & Sltndries Accountancy Fees Office Consumables Cleaning & Toiletries Staff Refreshments Childrens Refreshments Play Equipment- consumables Play Equipment- toys, books etc Pianist Parties Coffee Morning I Café Outings Telephone & Wifi Expenses Goods for Resale - sweatshirts Goods for Resale- book bags Insurance Subscriptions Websile I IT Donations Staff Training staff Meelings Rose Queen Support grant expenditure Heat and li hl contribution Casual work 124,737 329 6.322 124,737 329 110.418 7.788 4.594 6,322 16,000 1,680 549 3,567 820 16,000 1,680 549 3,567 820 13,500 1.008 634 3,320 896 1,476 152 1,373 1,676 3,061 668 1,203 48 1.203 48 1.886 492 1,886 492 5,639 670 5.639 670 113 113 174 53 174 2,103 402 2.103 402 312 287 304 312 222 1,253 280 1.2>53 260 1,134 336 281 2B1 281 534 534 94 103 2,258 4,000 281 175,913 2.258 4,000 281 17S.913 Sub total 153,622 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0710312025 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table Sub total 175,913 175,913 153,622 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers be￿een funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6.494 6.494 16,460 196,092 202,586 196,092 202,586 179,632 196,092 CCXX R2 accgunl$ {SSI 0710312025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n•ar•st £ Restricted funds to neargst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details 81 Cash funds Bank Current Account 85,689 Bank Reserve Account 116,702 Petty Cash 195 Total cash funds 202,586 (agree bolances wlh receipts and payments affountlsll Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to near¢$t £ Endowment funds to n•ar•st £ Details Fund to whlch asset belon Current value tlonal Details ¢oBt loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch ITI Current value tional Detsils assèt bèlon Cost loptional} B4 Assets retained for the charlty's own use Fund to whlch relates Amount due tional When due lional Details BS Liabiliti98 Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees nature Print Name Date of roval P Howard Mr P Howard 2710112025 CCXX R3 accounts ISSI 0710312025