CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner"s Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended Charity no (rf any) 4097517 Sot out on pa I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended R•sponsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparatlon basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in resped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I have fdlowed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission und8r section 145(5){b) of the Ad. I have completod my examination. I confim that no matèrial matt8rs have come to my attention {0 ") in connection wlth the examination which gives me cause to belleve that In, any materFal respect: acwuntit¥J records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accourts do not accord wth tha accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection viith the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackots if they do not apply. Signod: Date: 5/z Namo: 71(2iArJ OpfrLL> Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Address: Kg- JV s&q.i Trt
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Trustee's Annual Re rt for the eriod from 01.01.23 to 31.1123 Section A Charity Name: Eltham Park Baptist Churth Playwell Pre School also known as Playwell Pre School Registered Charlty Number 1097327 Charws principal address: Eltham Park Baptist Church. 32A Westmount Road, Eltham. London SE9 IJE. Names of the charlty trustees who manage the tharlty Trustee's name Office Arted for the whole year Name of person or body entltled to appolnt Trustee C. Farrar Chairman Yes Trust Resolutlon C. Barnes Treasurer Yes L. Barnes Secretary J. Graham Superintendent L. Rlckard Yes Yes Yes R. Sathrl Yes H.Goldsworthy Sectlon B from April 2023 Structure, Governano and Management Trustee Selertion Method- New Trustees are invfted by and eletted by Trustees In accordance with the Playwell Constitution. Additional Governance Issues The Trustees meet fornially at least three tlmes a year. to receNe. assess and art upon If necessary. reports from the Chairman. Treasurer and Supervisor, or indeed any of the trustees
Any Trustee may call and emergency meeting at any time as a matter of urgency. As The Management team (Trustees) are mostly church members of Eltham Park Baptist Church. so issues raised between formal meetings can be dixussed informally at a face to face or a weekly basis or via emails. The agenda for formal meetings will always indude the finances of the charlty, child welfare and any actual or perceived changes of govemment legislation that will or could affect the future wellbeing of Playwell and its children. Also any matters arising with regards to staff. The Meetings are hosted by the Chairn)an and will always include a TreaSurfs Report and a Superintendents report Meetings will also discuss and address any issues that may have arlsen slnce the last fonnal meetln& including such matters as fabrk and or malntenance issues. In additlon the Chalrnian and/or the Treasurer will vislt the Pre School at the church at least once a week to malntaln good Ilaison between the Staff and Trustee5. Sectlon C Objectives of the Charlty Wh115t the Pre School started Ilfe as a Playgroup for mothers and thelr young preschool chlldren. It evolved into a Pre School as recognised in its constitution of 2003 when It became a charity in its own rlght. The constltutlon stipulates our objert Is- The advancement of the education of Children below compulsory sthool age including spirltual development, the provision of facllities for recreatlon for such children wlth the object of improving their conditions of life by providing for any chlld. wlthout discrimination by reason of race of religious beliets, to provide a safe and satisfartory preschool in a ChristFan environment. Maln activities undertaken for the public benefft in latiOn to these objectives. Playwell provldes free play dally in eath of the three halls available to the children. In additlon subject to weather healthy daily free play outside is encouraged. Adult led and supeNised artivities and workshops encourage children to learn and develop in a playful environmenL Emphasis Is placed on, but not restrirted to personal sktlls, fftness and social attitudes. Harvest gifts and Christmas celebration bring the children into contact with the local community. In addition mUltiltural celebrations are observed and enjoyed
Section D Main achievements of the Charity The highlight of the year was the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Playwell. A week of celebration was held at the end of Aprll. beglnnlnE wlth a short servlce In the church with the children leading the singing. Later in the week the Friendship Centre was adorned with decorations and many photographs spanning the 50 years. Some parents. that attended, even managed to see themselves as they once were! Cakes as usual, in abundance. kept the party atmosphere alive and it was good to see 9 former members of stsff back for the day. Playwell began In 1973 as a playgroup begun by Mrs Downing and it slowly evolved into the much respected and loved Preschool of today. It was fitting that two of the late Mrs Downin5 now adult children were able to attend brin8in8 their own memories. Later In the year the Preschool sent a letter to the new Ing Charles wlth best wlshes and were thrilled to receive a reply from Buckln8ham Palace. Once agaln thls year the children took harvest goods to the folks who Ilve In the Phllpot Alms houses a gesture that is always appreciated not only for the food, but as one pens5oner sald "we don't get to see many really young children. Changes In soclety , brlngs changes for Playwell and this year Saw the inclusion of 3 children wlth speclal needs , who requlre I tol attentlon. The Christmas celebrations Included a party . glfts from Father Chrlstmas. and nativity play which attracted 102 parents and carers . A grand finlsh to 2023 Sectlon E The reserves pollcy drawn up in 2(X)I requires the maintenance of a minimum reserve of three month's expenditure. The accounts clearly show that the principal Sour of income In funding Is received from the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Sertlon G The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above. Signed on behalf of the charits Trustees by COUN BARNES TREASURER OF PLAYWELL PRESCHOOI
Final Receipts and Payments account for Playwell Preschool For the year ending 31 December 2023 RECEIPTS FEES from Local Authority 127771.08 by cash 7374.00 direct via Giro 21454.00 Fund Raising 255.24 Milk reimbursements 247.24 Miscellaneous 131.30 To petty cash 4500.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS 152732.86 PAYMENTS Salaries 122100.00 Pensions 4856.87 Equipment 6704.44 Rent 23160.00 Computer 306.36 DBS checks 304.00 Insurance 926.72 Bank charges 219.86 Repairs 475.00 Miscellaneous 554.48 TOTAL PAYMENTS 159607,73 Page 2
Excess of payments over receipts £6874.87 Balance at Barclays as at cob 31112123 cr £146157.61 Cash held in Petty Cash £219.38 C.J. BARNES WALLS Treasurer Independent Examiner