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.
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Section B
Disclosure
Only i))mplete rf the examiner needs to highlight matlers of cOn￿M (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examinerwishes to
disclose.

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 TreaSu￿rfs 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 mUlti￿ltural 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 Downin￿5 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 charit￿s 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
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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