Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 09 2023 To 31 08 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Sticky Fingers Pre-School
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1102202 Charity's principal address Copley Primary School Wakefield Road Copley Postcode HX3 0TP ~~——~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Gemma White Chairperson Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 Management Committee 2 Kirstie Kershaw Secretary Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 Management Committee 3 Gemma Bennett Treasurer Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 Management Committee ~~===~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year ~~—— ——~~ Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address ~~——————~~ Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) TAR 1 April 2025 ~~So~~
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
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Constitution
How the charity is constituted
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Limited Company
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(eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Elected by Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by:
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning 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;
(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) Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre – School Learning Alliance
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Pre – school education, out of school club and holiday club provision. In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee’s meetings. Our plans for the year are to provide learning experiences through play activities in a happy and safe environment in the care of experienced staff and volunteers. We encourage the involvement of parents/carers in all aspects of the group. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public We work together to promote self-confidence, self-esteem, skilful benefit in relation to these communicators, curiosity and interest in the world at Sticky Fingers. objects (include within this section the statutory Children lead the planning at Sticky Fingers and they tell us what fun declaration that trustees have activities they would like to do which makes for some fun times. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity We have a book that parents can look through where they can view past Commission on public benefit) activities and comments from parents and children too.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Another successful year at Sticky Fingers. achievements of the charity during the year The holiday club is still in the preliminary stages but with emphasis on marketing, the plan for next year is to increase turnover in this area. The out of school club numbers have reduced so need more marketing to get to capacity
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
Sticky Fingers policy is to hold a reserve of 3 months its operating costs. The main reason for the reserve is to cover any unexpected costs i.e. redundancies, large equipment costs etc. and to act as a Contingency in the event of a downturn in trade.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Gemma White Position (eg Secretary, Chair) Chair
Date 26.04.25
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Charity Name No (if any) Sticky Fingers 1102202 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To ~~ae~~ from 01/09/2023 31/08/2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Paid Fees 85,014 - - 85,014 Early Education Funding 111,105 - 111,105 Fundraising 2,745 - 2,745 Interest Received 761 - - 761 - - - - - - - - - - - - Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 88,520 ] 111,105 - 199,625 ~~==~~ A2 Asset and investment sales, ~~>= ==~~ (see table). - - - - - - - - ~~Sub total~~ - Total receipts 88,520 111,105 - 199,625 ~~———~~ A3 Payments Cost of Generating Voluntary Income 74,012 94,196 168,208 Charitable Activities 13,981 17,793 31,774 Governance Costs 379 482 861 Sub total [ 88,372 ] 112,471 - 200,843 ~~See ==~~ A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total [ - ] - - - ~~=~~ Total payments [ 88,372 ] 112,471 - 200,843 Net of receipts/(payments) 148 111,105 - 111,253 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - Cash funds this year end 148 - 1,366 - - 1,218 ~~S355~~
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at Bank : Business current account Cash at Bank : Business instant access reserve Cash in Hand : Float Details Prepayments Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 25,798 - 49,683 - 630 - 76,111 - Agreement Error Agreement Error Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Gemma White |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Sticky Fingers Preschool
| On accounts for the year | August 2024 | Charity no | 1102202 | |
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| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
Independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: | John Hartley | Date: | 26.04.25 |
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| Name: | John Hartley |
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Relevant professional Incorporated Financial Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address:
Parker Hartley & Co 2 Waverley Street The Groves York YO31 7QZ
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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