Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Chuckleberries Pre-school Other names charlty Is known by NIA Règistered charity number 1099029 Charity'$ principal address st James, C.E. Primary School Church Lane Coldwaltham, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex Postcode RH20 1LW Names of the charity trustees vtho manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee namg Office lif any) Namè of ￿r$ort lor body) entitled toa olnt trustee ifan Luke Hughes Chair l Ofsted Nominated Person Samantha Hughes Jo Mcculloch Secretary Treasurer Katie Smith 12 14 Names of thè trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trusts•s) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Not applicable TAR Names and addresses of advlser of advlser Name Independent Examiner Morris Palmer Limited Address Barttelot Court, Barttelot Road, Horsham, RH12 1DQ Name of chigf 8xecutlve or names of senior staff Members Mrs Julièt Kent - SupeNisor Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document Constitution How the charity is constituted Association Trustee seledion methods Elected by Committee Additlonal governance issues (Optional information) Chuckleberries Pre-school has a full programme of induction for new trustees which includes being mentored by the Chair and Treasurer. A handbook is sentto the new Committee member and all documentation can be found on the Chuckleberries website. This details all the policies, structure and roles of the various commrttee members. As a parent run committee charitable managed pre-school, Chuckleberries works hard within the local community to develop relationships to ensure the continuity ofthe Pre-school in years to come. The Pre-school has good relationships with the other nurseries and primary schools in the vicinity and is at the forefront in thè area of developing new ideas and offering new initiatives for the children such as Ihe introduction of Forest School, the use of tablets and a new online learning journal which will be accessible by the parents from home and enable them to keep track of their child's progress. The trustees are all made aware of potential risks and conflicts that may arise and the manner in which these are to be handled. The Charrty is also governed by the rules and regulations associated to adopting and implernenting the Early Years Framework and is ultimately monitored by Ofsted. There is also a fvll operating policy manual in the setting and also on the website which details all Ihe policies and procedures undertaken to ensure the safet and wellbein of the children in our care. You may choose to include additional information. where relevant, about= policies and procedures adopled for Ihe induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties: trustees, consideration of major risks and thè system and prO￿dureS to manage them. TAR Section C Ob"ectives and activities The aims of the Pre-school are to enhan￿ the development and education of Children primarily under statulory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance Ihe development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through ommunity groups and by.. (a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilrties, family leaming and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability., Summary of the main activities undertaken for th• public beneftt in relation to these objects {include wlthln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidancè issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) (b) encouraging 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. {c) to assist and support parents with children with special edu¢ation or leaming needs and to assist when the resour￿$ of the council cannot stretch to help. Additional detalls of objectlves and actlvltles (Optional Inforniation We are grateful for the support of our parents who volunteer to act as parent helpers as and when required and support the Pre-school at events. You may choose to indude further statèments, where relevant, aboLrt'. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment- contribLrtion made by volunteers. TAR Section D Achievements and performance Summary of thè main achievements of the charity during the year The Charrty submitted a response to a tender for the supply of a new provision of Early Years, childcare at St James, C.E. Primary School, ChLsrch Lane, Coldwaltham, Nr Pulborou9h in West Sussex in 2016. This was achieved and the new setling op8n8d on 41fv September 2017. This has led to a reduction in overheads, in particular renl which continues to benefit the nursery. Parents of the Committee have organised several fundraising events throughout the year lo support the extra-curricular adivities that are so important lo the children. Up until the lockdown in March 2020, activities were operating as usual. From the commencement of lockdown Ihrough to 31$1 May 2020, the pre- school was only open to children of key workers. From 1 June 2020, the school started to offer limited access to all children, initially on a one day per week basis. Activities returned to pre-pandemic levels towards thè end of this financial year. Overall, the effecl on income was minimal, as a result, no additional Government Support was utilised. 30 hour funding continues to be implernented across the pre-school which has led to an increase in numbers Ihroughout the year. Section E Financial review Funds are held at a level to allow for the risk of operating for a full year with very low number of chiSdren or any unforeseen expenditure the charity may incur. Brief statement of the charity's pollcy on reserves Details of any funds materially In deficit Not Applicable TAR You may choose to include additional informallon, where relevant 8bout'. the Gharty's principal sources of funds lincluding any fUndraI￿ng). how expenditure has suprthed the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment polrcy adopted. The hartty's principal funds are d@rived from Early ears Funding and from additional fees payable ty parents of the chrfdren at the PrtrS¢hool. Fundraising is vital to.the nursery's success, especially following the introduction of 30 funded hours for 3 and 4 year olds being paid at a rate of £4.85 which B considerably lower than non-funded children pay. Funds were used to enhance 'the education of the practitioners with relevant training Courses being atten¢Jed throughout the year. Funds were also spent to create a safe enclosed garden with raised flow beds and Fxcnic benches to enhance the children's outdoor play area. Section F Other optional information None Section G Declaration The tru5te¢$ declare that thoy have approved the trustees, roport above. Slgned on behalf of the charfty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg S6¢rgtaryi Chair," etc) Katie Smith Treasurer . 2q-06-2023 ## **CHUCKLEBERRIES PRE-SCHOOL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022** |**Income**
Donations
Grants
Fees from parents
Funded hours
Funding from Early Years
Fundraising
Holiday Club
Other Income
Molly Moo income
Interest
Sweatshirts
Total
**Payments**
Books
Car, van & travel
Cleaning costs
Clothing
Computer and stationery costs
Consumables
Cost of sales - goods
Educational visits
Employers NI contributions
Employers pension contributions
Food
Fund Raising costs
Gardening
Gifts
Insurance
Licences
Miscellaneous
Music lessons
PAYE Interest
Phone & office costs
Premises
Printing
Professional fees
Publicity
Repairs & Renewals
Stationery
Subscriptions
Training
Travel and Entertainment
Wages & staff costs
Total
Surplus / (Deficit)
Funds at 01.09.2021
Reallocation of fund
Funds at 31.08.2022
Represented by:
Fixed assets
Current Account
Reserve Account
GLF Account
Petty Cash Float
Total liabilities|**Total**
**Graduate**
**General**
**Funds**
**Leader Fund**
**Fund**
100.00
£
100.00
£
-
£
-
£
13,612.08
£
13,612.08
£
-
£
-
£
51,727.72
£
51,727.72
£
384.56
£
384.56
£
-
£
-
£
45.00
£
45.00
£
-
£
-
£
6.21
£
6.21
£
31.48
£
31.48
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
65,907.05
£
-
£
65,907.05
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
342.40
£
342.40
£
251.75
£
251.75
£
429.43
£
429.43
£
221.88
£
221.88
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
455.91
£
455.91
£
396.65
£
396.65
£
-
£
-
£
452.00
£
452.00
£
747.52
£
747.52
£
934.01
£
934.01
£
-
£
-
£
2,842.23
£
2,842.23
£
-
£
-
£
85.98
£
85.98
£
256.82
£
256.82
£
4,800.00
£
4,800.00
£
-
£
-
£
780.00
£
780.00
£
-
£
-
£
72.00
£
72.00
£
-
£
-
£
713.97
£
713.97
£
69.90
£
69.90
£
-
£
-
£
52,510.85
£
52,510.85
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
66,363.30
£
-
£
66,363.30
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
(456.25)
£
-
£
(456.25)
£
63,993.77
£
-
£
63,993.77
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
**63,537.52**
**£**
**-**
**£**
**63,537.52**
**£**
----------------
----------------
----------------
7,573.45
£
22,915.20
£
32,076.50
£
871.87
£
100.50
£
----------------
**63,537.52**
**£**
----------------
3,051.83
£
01/09/2021 To 31/08/2022|**Total**
**Graduate**
**General**
**Funds**
**Leader Fund**
**Fund**
500.00
£
500.00
£
-
£
-
£
10,720.88
£
10,720.88
£
-
£
-
£
56,864.12
£
56,864.12
£
349.34
£
349.34
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
103.80
£
103.80
£
2.21
£
2.21
£
-
£
-
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
68,540.35
£
-
£
68,540.35
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
740.00
£
740.00
£
299.87
£
299.87
£
-
£
-
£
241.10
£
241.10
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
-
£
320.33
£
320.33
£
585.79
£
585.79
£
-
£
-
£
276.00
£
276.00
£
800.89
£
800.89
£
913.95
£
913.95
£
13.00
£
13.00
£
1,337.59
£
1,337.59
£
-
£
-
£
26.02
£
26.02
£
253.96
£
253.96
£
6,400.00
£
6,400.00
£
-
£
-
£
807.00
£
807.00
£
-
£
-
£
16.56
£
16.56
£
-
£
-
£
487.41
£
487.41
£
119.79
£
119.79
£
-
£
-
£
43,182.63
£
43,182.63
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
56,821.89
£
-
£
56,821.89
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
11,718.46
£
-
£
11,718.46
£
52,275.31
£
-
£
52,275.31
£
-
£
-
£
----------------
----------------
----------------
**63,993.77**
**£**
**-**
**£**
**63,993.77**
**£**
----------------
----------------
----------------
7,085.57
£
23,683.33
£
32,072.50
£
1,051.87
£
100.50
£
----------------
**63,993.77**
**£**
----------------
2,185.08
£
01/09/2020 To 31/08/2021| |---|---|---| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho trusteesl members of Chuckleberries Pre School On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2022 Charity no (if any) 1099029 Set out on page I report to the trustees on my examination of lh8 aGcounts of the above harily I'the Trust") for the year ended 3110812022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ wilh the requiremenls 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malerial matters have examlner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordancè with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the ac¢ounting records., or the a￿Ount$ did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 30 June 2023 Name: Marti Stenton Relevant professlonal quallflcatlon(sl or body (If any)". ICAEW Address: Morris Palmer Limited. Barttelot Court, Barttelot Road, Horsham, RH12 1DQ IER Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Glve here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Nothing to disclose IER