DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
31st August 2024

DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
for the year ended 31st August 2024
Res
ective res
onslbllities of the Trustees and examiners
The charitvs truslees are responsible for the P￿paratiOn of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that
an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (under section 43{3)(al of the Act)
follow the procedure laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under
section 4317){b) of the Act)- and
stats whether partcular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basls of inde
endent examln
's statement
My examination was Ca￿led aut in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners.
An examination includ8s a review of the accounling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes o)nsideration of any unusual items or disck)sures in
the accounts, and seeking explanation5 from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequentty I do not
express an audit opinion on the records.
Indo
endent examinerfs stat8m8nt
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
1. Whch gives me reasonable cause to belteve that in any material respect the requirements;
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act. and
to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records arml compty with the accounting requirements
of the 1993 Act.
have not been rnet- or
2. To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the
accounts to be reached.
S Houghton
Houghton Ros8 Ltd
FCCA
56 Peppard Road
Emmer Green
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 8NG
Date
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DUCKLINGS PRE4CHOOL
Receipts & Payments Accounts
for the year ended 31st August 2024
for the year ended 31st August 2024
All Unrestricted
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
Receipts
Pre-school Fees
Dorset CC Funding
Other Grants
Activities for generating funds
Miscellaneous
Interest
12,623
106,792
500
530
1.206
332
33,921
62,307
2,317
987
71
Total Recelpts
121,983
Payments
Salaries and pensions
Rent
Equipment
Admin, maintenance and supplies
Telephone
Staff Training
Trips, parties and presents
Total Payments
77.814
7,384
4,534
7,854
586
307
1,708
100.187
68,863
6,842
3.681
4,039
778
386
2,043
86,632
Net movements in funds
21,796
12,971

DUCKLINGS PRE4CHOOL
statements of Assets & Liabilities
for the year ended 31st August 2024
2024
2023
Opening Bank Balances
30,931
17.960
Net Movements in Funds
21.796
12.971
Closing Banklcash Balances
52.727
30,931
Approved by the trustees
Chris Newman
Signed
Date
1710612025

The
DuckliYLgs
I)IKE SLI 1001..
Chairman< Report
AGM 0411012023
Good Evening.
I'd like to welcome all the parents & children back to Ducklings, for what looks set to be, another
challenging and rewarding year for all.
This has been my 5th full year as volunteer Chairman of the setting.
I'd like to again open by passing praise to the staff of Ducklings over the last 12 months.
It's been another eventful and positive 12 months.
The end of the last teaching year we all said goodbye to Sharon, who was a remarkable member of
the team and a great support to Michelle.
Whilst Chickerell continues to see it's boom in population, occupancy levels at the setting are very
high, which is also very positive to see, especially as it's in a position that's often more challenging
for parents to get tol
Again, all credit to the team. Word of mouth and a strong reputation is being heard around the
village.
Thanks also to the extended committee, who always offer up their time and energy to support the
setting. Without the help of the parents, the setting can't function. So thank youl
Support from parents, fundraisers and the local community will be increasingly important to
Ducklings in the coming years, as settings up and down the country are feeling the strain of
increased running costs. We need as much sUPPOrt as we can getl
Onwards and Upwards!
Chris Newman- Chairman