Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 09 2023 31 08 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Dunholme playgroup
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1105178 Charity's principal address Dunholme Playgroup The Mobile Ryland Road, Dunholme Postcode LN2 3NE ~~ee~~ 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 Sarah Storr Chair 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~Oe~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Constitution
Trust
Elected by comittee
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
All new committee members are required to complete a DBS check and a You may choose to include EY2 additional information, where relevant, about:
For Larger committee roles we have induction packs and ensure there is a • hand over period before the existing person stands down. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and The overall management of the preschool rests with the elected members training of trustees; of the committee and this is mainly made up of parents and volunteers.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider We closely work with local authorities to ensure all training procedures network with which the charity and practices are kept up to date. 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
We provide an amazing preschool education in a safe and stimulating environment which supports early years development. We also support and encourage staff development and further learning. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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We still remain competitive in price and remain working in partnership with Dunholme st Chads, We are a Makaton friendly setting and have an open door policy working closely with our parents/ carers.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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We remain working in close partnership with the local schools to enable out pre-schoolers that are transitioning to school to have a smooth transition from one setting to another.
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We renegotiated the terms of our lease and have another 15 year lease with the local authority.
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We have managed to attend some local fundraising events to raise some funds for the setting.
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We have had our perimeter fence replaced. This was sourced via, fundraising and match funding scheme.
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We have continued to have some sing and sign sessions with a local lady, the children thoroughly enjoy these sessions and we are proud to have Makaton friendly status and promote using this so our children can communicate using Makaton.
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Section E Financial review
We have a savings fund for helping pay wages/ bills etc.. in an Brief statement of the emergency and for removal of the building if the setting was to close charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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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) Sarah Storr Full name(s) Sarah Storr Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 21.06.2025
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DUNHOLME PRE SCHOOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Lincoln 25 Outer Circle Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4JA
Dunholme Pre School Contents
| Page | |
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| Accountant's Report | 1 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 4 |
Dunholme Pre School Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
Report to the director on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Dunholme Pre School for the year ended 31 August 2024
To assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, I have prepared for your approval the accounts of Dunholme Pre School which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/en/member/professional-standards/rulesstandards/acca-rulebook.html.
This report is made to the director of Dunholme Pre School, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated . Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Dunholme Pre School and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the director of Dunholme Pre School, as a body, in this report in accordance with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Technical/fact/technical-factsheet-163.pdf. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Dunholme Pre School and its director as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Dunholme Pre School has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Dunholme Pre School. You consider that Dunholme Pre School is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Dunholme Pre School. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
12 May 2025
Lincoln 25 Outer Circle Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4JA
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Dunholme Pre School Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
| TURNOVER Other income Staff costs Other charges NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ 101,789 310 (66,620) (19,324) 16,155 |
2023 £ 90,260 164 (60,891) (30,975) |
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| (1,442) |
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Dunholme Pre School Balance Sheet As At 31 August 2024
| Current assets Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and deferred income NET ASSETS RESERVES Notes |
2024 £ 46,653 (1,616) |
2023 £ 28,633 (344) |
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| 45,037 | 28,289 | |
| 45,037 | 28,289 | |
| (1,146) | (553) | |
| 43,891 | 27,736 | |
| 43,891 | 27,736 | |
1. General Information
Dunholme Pre School is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number . The registered office is Ryland Rd, Dunholme, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3NE.
2. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 5 (2023: 6)
For the year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
On behalf of the board
12 May 2025
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Dunholme Pre School Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
| TURNOVER Nursery income Lincolnshire County Council Fundraising income OTHER INCOME Interest receivable and similar income STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Staff training Staff entertaining OTHER CHARGES Other direct costs: Other direct costs Premises expenses: Rent Rates Light and heat Repairs and maintenance General administration costs: Hire and leasing of computer and other equipment Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications Accountancy fees Subscriptions Bad debts written off Sundry expenses NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ £ 24,982 74,377 2,430 101,789 310 102,099 64,998 933 545 144 (66,620) 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 10,110 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 8,369 (19,324) 16,155 |
2024 £ £ 24,982 74,377 2,430 101,789 310 102,099 64,998 933 545 144 (66,620) 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 10,110 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 8,369 (19,324) 16,155 |
2023 £ £ 15,233 63,091 11,936 90,260 164 90,424 59,303 830 338 420 (60,891) 700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 19,159 1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 11,116 (30,975) (1,442) |
2023 £ £ 15,233 63,091 11,936 90,260 164 90,424 59,303 830 338 420 (60,891) 700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 19,159 1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 11,116 (30,975) (1,442) |
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| 64,998 933 545 144 |
59,303 830 338 420 |
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| 102,099 (66,620) (19,324) |
90,424 (60,891) (30,975) |
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| 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 |
700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 |
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| 10,110 | 19,159 | |||
| 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 |
1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 |
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| 8,369 | 11,116 | |||
| 16,155 | (1,442) |
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DUNHOLME PRE SCHOOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Lincoln 25 Outer Circle Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4JA
Dunholme Pre School Contents
| Page | |
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| Accountant's Report | 1 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 4 |
Dunholme Pre School Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
Report to the director on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Dunholme Pre School for the year ended 31 August 2024
To assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, I have prepared for your approval the accounts of Dunholme Pre School which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/en/member/professional-standards/rulesstandards/acca-rulebook.html.
This report is made to the director of Dunholme Pre School, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated . Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Dunholme Pre School and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the director of Dunholme Pre School, as a body, in this report in accordance with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as detailed at http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Technical/fact/technical-factsheet-163.pdf. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Dunholme Pre School and its director as a body for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Dunholme Pre School has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Dunholme Pre School. You consider that Dunholme Pre School is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Dunholme Pre School. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
12 May 2025
Lincoln 25 Outer Circle Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4JA
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Dunholme Pre School Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
| TURNOVER Other income Staff costs Other charges NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ 101,789 310 (66,620) (19,324) 16,155 |
2023 £ 90,260 164 (60,891) (30,975) |
|---|---|---|
| (1,442) |
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Dunholme Pre School Balance Sheet As At 31 August 2024
| Current assets Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and deferred income NET ASSETS RESERVES Notes |
2024 £ 46,653 (1,616) |
2023 £ 28,633 (344) |
|---|---|---|
| 45,037 | 28,289 | |
| 45,037 | 28,289 | |
| (1,146) | (553) | |
| 43,891 | 27,736 | |
| 43,891 | 27,736 | |
1. General Information
Dunholme Pre School is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number . The registered office is Ryland Rd, Dunholme, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3NE.
2. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 5 (2023: 6)
For the year ending 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
On behalf of the board
12 May 2025
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Dunholme Pre School Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
| TURNOVER Nursery income Lincolnshire County Council Fundraising income OTHER INCOME Interest receivable and similar income STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Staff training Staff entertaining OTHER CHARGES Other direct costs: Other direct costs Premises expenses: Rent Rates Light and heat Repairs and maintenance General administration costs: Hire and leasing of computer and other equipment Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications Accountancy fees Subscriptions Bad debts written off Sundry expenses NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ £ 24,982 74,377 2,430 101,789 310 102,099 64,998 933 545 144 (66,620) 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 10,110 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 8,369 (19,324) 16,155 |
2024 £ £ 24,982 74,377 2,430 101,789 310 102,099 64,998 933 545 144 (66,620) 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 10,110 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 8,369 (19,324) 16,155 |
2023 £ £ 15,233 63,091 11,936 90,260 164 90,424 59,303 830 338 420 (60,891) 700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 19,159 1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 11,116 (30,975) (1,442) |
2023 £ £ 15,233 63,091 11,936 90,260 164 90,424 59,303 830 338 420 (60,891) 700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 19,159 1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 11,116 (30,975) (1,442) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64,998 933 545 144 |
59,303 830 338 420 |
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| 102,099 (66,620) (19,324) |
90,424 (60,891) (30,975) |
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| 845 1,000 - 1,476 7,634 |
700 750 1,331 1,592 15,486 |
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| 10,110 | 19,159 | |||
| 265 820 210 780 1,661 402 173 4,058 |
1,746 783 828 717 1,517 332 207 4,986 |
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| 8,369 | 11,116 | |||
| 16,155 | (1,442) |
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