Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date D¥y j Period end date Oay Month August Year Au9USt _j2024 Year 2025 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity nama Happy Hands Pre-school & Childcare Other. names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1104689 Charity's princlpal address M¢lntyre Road Stocksbridge Sheffield Post¢odo S36 1DG Names of tho charity trustees who manage the charity Office {if Datex acted if not forwhole an ar Trustee name Name of pèrson lor body) entitled oint trusts• lif an Committee Committee Committee Mrs Maureen Aldous Mrs Angela Moffatt Mrs Philomena Washington Mts Angela Smith Ms Jennifer Callaghan Mrs Laura Clarke Committee Committee Committee Committee Mrs Kit Tsang 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Nomes of the trustees for the charity. If anyi (for 8xamplo, any Custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Marth 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal information e of advlser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation Section B Structure, overnance and management Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is Gonstituted Early Years Allian Trustee selection methods appoip,led by, elected byl By the Committee Additional governance issues {Optional infomlation) You may Ghoose to include additional infomation, where relevant, about: policies and produreS adopted for the 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. consÈderation of major risks and the system and proGedures to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities To provide a quality educational experience in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Our aim is to give each child opportunities to be creative. to learn and grow through play. Parents and carers are valued and respected, consulted and kept infomied. They are also encouraged, involved and included as members of our setting. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governlng document TAR March 2012
There are tsvo main nursery sessions per day for local children. We offer free nursery plaS for 34 year olds offerin9 both 15 hours Free Early Learning and 30-hour Extend8d Free Early Learning. Younger children from 2 IA years are accepted through the 2-year free early leaming plus can te fee paying. Happy Hands offers children appropriate play and educational experiences in conjundion with the governments Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. We are committed to creating an environment for all individuals which provides equality and faimess to all, regardless of race, Gulture or religion. Within this we are proud to be able to provide an inclusive space for all including children with special educational needs. We are regulated by Ofsted and adhere to all relevant health and safety regulalions. We ar8 also rnembers of the Early Years Alliance. Happy Hands also offers lo¢al families wrap around care through breakfast and out of school club each day prtor to and following nursery sessions. (7.45am- 6pm) Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude withln thls section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) During nursèry and club sessions we utilise all areas fully especially the outdoors, as we feel this provides and enhances a positive educational experience for all our children lo enjoy and develop within. Additional details of obiectivos and activities (Optional infom)ation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment". contribution madè by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Many changes have emerged here at Happy Hands over the last year. We have welcomed a larger number of younger children from 2 /1 years., and then moving through the Autumn term were pleased delighted to welcome Abbie as our new nursery practrtioner. In the summer term we said good bye to Victoria who has moved on to pastures new. Sophie our college student completed her T Level second year with us passing with flying colours. These changes have been ernbra through continuing established continuity of provision, ensuring that our staff team is a happy one who are all confidently contributing to a positive change. Meeting all the relevant standards and requirements from our EYFS curriculum alongside Ofsted regulations and ongoing guidance from Quality Improvement Team at Sheffield City Council. // t17656 6wri6ws kn117 6hA1169ityg ivspiriw Ar6 proviJi49 opportuvi4y65 Avaalbw oHr?OOTS to prodAM mor6 WNLHES 16h*g AS STRC4. &RQW v6w We thank all our wonderful staff, volunteers, Summary of the main achievements of the charlty during the year arents and of course TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance the brilliant children for helping us grow into who we are today. From the September start of 26 children we increased in numbers to 33 in the Summer tem. At the start of 2025 we managed seventeen 34 year olds and fifteen 2 year olds. Adapting and accommodating the mix within our small space was achieved successfully through careful thought and fine tuning to our daily routine. Relaxing Time our new progressive strategy was introduced during the last year and has proved successful in helping our children to process their morning learning and enable them to enjoy productive afternoon. Staff child interaction is the key to providing the best possible start to our children's learning experience and can seen during all our sessions. Staff have meaningful conversations with children and facilitate their knowledge and help them to move to meeting their full potential through this and our safe and motivating environment. Our year was again action packed throughout. After getting to know all our children we have enjoyed exploring the environment here at Happy Hands our local community. Enjoying all the seasons outside with "the best lassr¢)om and richest cupboard is roofed by the sky. Margaret Mcmillian. Haest lim8, singing and baking bread in Athumn. Celebrating the Christmas Nativity with parents and friends. Visiting Christ Church by mini bus to &ng to the lunch club. Following the children s interest in books we went on a trip to the library We walked into Springtime looking fornew life and Ihen engaged in Easter activities, reading the story and creating Easter Gardens. Extra cumculum activities included again this year. - Noodle perfonning arts,. Robot Reg,. Mini Movez yoga,. Active P18y,' Kixx football and a special day when Zoo Lab came with their mini beasts CONFIDENCE flourished in all the children and we shone al The Valley Music Festival on stage at The Venue. All dressed up and singing, signing with Makaton to 'This Lrttle Light of Mine" showing rhythm and huge concentration skills with °Tap Rap" from Boogie Mites and our finale S Club 7's 'Reach'. We received an award and have been given £500 to go towards musical equipment here at Happy Hands. Tralnlng Moving away from the usual offer we embarked on building our pedagogy through Froebel Training. Friedrich Froebel ernphasizes that children are inherently creative and learn best through play and hands on experiences. Olhei training cornpleted includes:_Jabodao. First Aid. Sleep Training, Food Hygiene and Aclive Stort physical play. The HEY Award was achieved again for 2024-2025 corefully planned and implemented inlo our proctice. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves We aim to monage our finances responsibly, budgel for predictable fluctuations in income and hold reserves to cover expenses due lo other eventualities including staff redundancy TAR March 2012
payments in the case thot the Pre-school had lo close. Forecosted running c05t5 are looking to increase to £170.(X) therefore the reseNe we hold will include redundancy estimated at £35.000 alongside future building projects lo include the now priority of the refurbishing of the outdoor play area due lo deterioration and safety concerns. Estimates for thi5 would stort at around £50.000 Sl Ann's church flnance commlttee have revlewed our rent and agreed lo keep the same untll 2026 The reserrfes pollcy has been utilised this year to accommodate for upgrading and keeping the building in proper order. This includes:_ repairs: new heaters: electrical fuse box upgrade,. boiling lap healer,. clearing of drains- new gate and alteration5 enabling o new entrance into ployground,. IPads.' general mointenance and purchases over and above usual to accommodate SEND including Wid et online. Details of any funds materially in doficit Further financial Trviaw dètails (Optional Information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (in¢luding any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives includlng 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 charlty's trustees Signature(sl Full name($) Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc Jennifer Callaghan Committee chair Dats 20th January 2026 TAR Mard) 2012
Happy Hands Pro School and Childcafe No Ilf any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• perlod from Aug-24 To Aug-25 Section A Receipts and payments Unr•strlcted fund• to th nearttst R¥$irlcted fund8 Endowmgnt fund¥ Total fund• Lastyear tothÈ n6arost £ tothe nearost£ to ¢h• noar•5t£ totk neaN8t E A1 Reelpts Nursery Inwme Club Extra dub & Nursery Fundr81*ntygrants 135,748 39,527 126.26S 41,602 402 4.226 232 1,234 Uniform oth 3.776 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 111,063 171085 A2 A¥set and invostmenl sales, Isee tablèl. Sub total 181.063 172.085 A3Po ents Wages & Inland revenue PayrolUNEST Rent. Trtes & water Utrlityes Insurance Equipment 145.910 7,737 123,739 6,45 5.125 3,564. 1,306 14.129 3,690. 317 362 3,381 1,219 157 177 6,377 3,380 1,532 3.654 Bank Chaiges Unrfom MwntenptKe BS Leawng Comwtsr RefUrS Other 353 277 7,230 1Q.680 Sub total 191.712 171.994 A4 As¥ot and lrtvestm•nt 896 tabl• Sub total 191.712 171.994 Net of recelpts/(paymonts) AS Trnnsfor8 between funds A6 Cash funds last year trnd Cash funds this year•nd 10.649 91 10,649 91 CCXX R1 Unts ISSI 0210612026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrictsd funds to n¢av88t£ Reslrlcted fund$ to n8V0St£ Endowment nds to nearest£. categoeS Detsil$ 31 Cash funds Nalwèst 96,167 106,816 Total cash funds 96,167 1$16 CO(1) Unrestrlctfrd fund$ to ngarest £ Rgstricted funds to neart8t£ Endowment funds to thoar8st£ Detsils B2 Othor mon•tary a8$ets Fund to which aS8•tbolon Current¥alu• onal Detalls Cost loptlo•ll Fund to which asset b0 rr¢ntvalu• on41 Dètalls 08lloptlonall B4 Assets rètalned for the ¢harity'8 own u8e Fund to whlch rolatss Amount d onal Wh8D d ion•1 Detslls B5 Li•billtle8 S¥ned by on 01 WJ trustses on bghgff of all Ihe truste85 Date of roval SKJnature Print Name CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 021W2026
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustoe mèmb•rs of C*arity Name Happy Hands Pre-school & Child¢are On accounts for the ygar ended 0710812025 ChaTity no (rf any) 1104689 Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheelsl R8spBctiVg The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The responglbllltles of charity's trustee$ consider that an audit is not required for Ihis year under trustsès and èxaminér section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charities Act) and that an independent examinab'on is needed. It is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Comrnission lunder section 14515){bl of the Ch3rities Art and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent My examination was caffied out in accordance with general Directions given by examlnefs statement the Charity Commission. An examinab'on includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented th 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 consequentyy no opinion given as to whether the accounts presenl a'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters s&t out in the statement below. Indepgndgnt ¢xaminérf$ In connection with my examination, no matter has ¢ome to my attention +&theF stalement which gives me reasonable cause to belEve Ihat in, any material respect, the requirements.. to kp accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Ac( and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with the accounting requirements of the Charibes Act have not been met., or 2. to which. in my opinion. attention shovld be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Ple8se delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Datg: -It-2025 Name: Robert Palmer Relovant prof055ional qualification{sl or body {If any): AssoGialion of Chartered Cerbfied Accountants Addrg$s: 43 Studfield Hill Sheffield S6 4SH IER March 2012
Section B Disclosure Only Complete If the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Glve hero brlef d¢lalls of any Items that the oxaminor wishes to dl$clo80. IER March 2012