2023-08-31-accounts - Jiminy Cricket's Pre-School

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From Period start date T Period end date Day Month Year o Day Month Year 1[st] Sept 2022 31 Aug 2123

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Jiminy Crickets preschool

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1106154

Charity's principal address

The Cricket Pavillion,

Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill

Thatcham

Postcode RG19 8BE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name

Office (if any)

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled year to appoint trustee (if any)

1 Samantha Quirk Chair
2 Emily Bernard Secretary
3 Phyllis Kent Treasurer
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

1 March 2012

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	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

Constitution (pre-school learning alliance model constitution 2011 Type of governing document adopted 27/06/12 previously 2008 version) (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) All family members (parents) are invited to stand for the posts and act as Trustee selection methods trustees. The nominations, elections and appointments are made at the (eg. appointed by, elected by) AGM in line with the CC requirements, our constitution and our procedures. Trustees can also be appointed through these procedures. Additional governance issues (Optional information) Jiminy Crickets is a charity run pre-school offering funded and affordable You may choose to include childcare. We are a not for profit organisation, which is managed by our additional information, where Parent Management Committee (Trustees). We are affiliated to the relevant, about: Preschool Learning Alliance and regulated by the Charity Commission. We are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and operate a ● policies and procedures best practice policy. adopted for the induction and training of trustees; The pre-school is affiliated to the Pre-school Learning Alliance, and is supported, monitored and regulated by Hampshire County Council, ● the charity’s organisational Hampshire Early Years team and Children’s Links. As a pre-school we structure and any wider are also inspected and regulated by Ofsted. The school also maintains network with which the links with local and feeder schools and any social support charity works; networks/agencies as required. ● relationship with any related We undertake regular reviews of our policies and procedures (which can parties; be accessed via the pre-school website www.jiminycricketspreschool.com). All our trustees are required to submit ● trustees’ consideration of the required declarations and sign confidentiality agreements, as well as major risks and the system complete the EY2 (CRB/DBS) checks. We work hard to ensure we have and procedures to manage an approachable, friendly, open atmosphere, whilst maintaining security them. and confidentiality. We readily welcome feedback and input from staff and Family Members (parents).

Section C Objectives and activities

March 2012

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 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)	The pre-school aims to provide affordable and accessible childcare to pre-school aged children (age 2 – statutory school age), in a safe and supportive environment and to work in partnership with parents in the provision of this, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity
	Jiminy Crickets Pre-school is the only charity run preschool within the local area. It is open Monday to Friday during term time, and offers funded and affordable child care to children aged 2 to statutory school age, on a sessional day basis, with additional lunch clubs available. Children are cared for by qualified and trainee, paid staff who have shown great dedication and commitment to the school and have worked hard to become an effective team. The team have worked efficiently to provide a nurturing, stimulating and educational environment where the children can learn through investigation and imaginative play, as well as structured learning activities on an individual and group basis. The children are encouraged to develop their awareness of others and understand differences, as well as develop life skills, such as sharing, co-operation and negotiation. The school continually reviews its working practices and seeks the advice of support agencies to ensure continued improvement and has policies and procedures in place to ensure its legal and regulatory compliance. The school actively encourages parental involvement in the management of the pre-school and the development of their children, both within the setting and at home. The management team is also forging ever stronger links with the feeder schools and has attended a number of events throughout the school year at the main catchment area school. The parents and children have actively supported the school through fundraising activities. Many families have attended school throughout the year to share in activities and projects that have been held

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
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)

The pre-school aims to provide affordable and accessible childcare to
pre-school aged children (age 2 – statutory school age), in a safe and
supportive environment and to work in partnership with parents in the
provision of this, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity

Jiminy Crickets Pre-school is the only charity run preschool within the
local area. It is open Monday to Friday during term time, and offers
funded and affordable child care to children aged 2 to statutory school
age, on a sessional day basis, with additional lunch clubs available.
Children are cared for by qualified and trainee, paid staff who have shown
great dedication and commitment to the school and have worked hard to
become an effective team.
The team have worked efficiently to provide a nurturing, stimulating and
educational environment where the children can learn through
investigation and imaginative play, as well as structured learning activities
on an individual and group basis. The children are encouraged to develop
their awareness of others and understand differences, as well as develop
life skills, such as sharing, co-operation and negotiation.
The school continually reviews its working practices and seeks the advice
of support agencies to ensure continued improvement and has policies
and procedures in place to ensure its legal and regulatory compliance.
The school actively encourages parental involvement in the management
of the pre-school and the development of their children, both within the
setting and at home.
The management team is also forging ever stronger links with the feeder
schools and has attended a number of events throughout the school year
at the main catchment area school.
The parents and children have actively supported the school through
fundraising activities. Many families have attended school throughout the
year to share in activities and projects that have been held

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

3 March 2012

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Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: ●policy on grantmaking; ●policy programme related investment; ●contribution made by volunteers.		The committee is run on a voluntary basis. THANKS Thanks go to the committee Chair (SamanthaQuirk) who has continued to give her own time to the support of the pre-school management team, working closely with them to co-ordinate activities and resolve any issues that have arisen. Samantha also continues to give her time to the setting, helping with a variety of daily tasks and continues to give up her time to help with additional tasks and objectives outside of the Chairman remit. Thanks also go to the committee Secretary (Emily Bernard) who continues to monitor the committees’ compliance to Charity Commission regulations and requirements and produced parent communications in line with management requirements. Thanks go to the Treasurer (Phyllis Kent) who has given to ensure banking procedures have been undertaken in a timely manner. Thanks and appreciation to ALL the staff for the dedication, hard work, flexibility and commitment they have shown and continue to give to the pre-school.

Section D Achievements and performance

4 March 2012

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

We have held various fundraising events throughout the year..

We have had sponsored walks,Bingo night and had bake sales and raffles.

The committee have also supported the pre-school team in delivering special events such as Mother’s day, Father’s Day, Sports Day and Easter etc. as well as the Children’s Christmas and year end parties.

Ofsted

Under the brilliant leadership of the management team, and through the dedication, commitment and infectious enthusiasm of the whole team (and the unwavering support of the Parents and Committee members), Jiminy Crickets Pre-school was awarded a rating of GOOD with elements of Outstanding by Ofsted at the start of the school year.

Growth

The pre-school continues to see growth in all areas. The number of children registered to attend the pre-school is at its highest. The positive attitudes of the parents, the school’s reputation and place within the community are the best we have seen.

The support given to families and the knowledge brought to the school by the management team and staff is undoubtedly appreciated by all. There is a noticeable improvement in the children’s abilities and self confidence. Parents have commented that bringing their children to Jiminy Crickets Pre-school is like an extension of family.

Committee

As always, our thanks go to all the current, leaving and new trustees for their support, and to all our Family Members without whom our successes would not have been so great.

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Section E Financial review

The pre-school reserve has been established and maintained throughout Brief statement of the the school year, and provides 6 weeks of funds for all compulsory charity’s policy on reserves payments and wages/redundancy payments.

Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

The majority of funding is met through the Nursery Grant system. Further You may choose to include funding comes through sessional fees. additional information, where relevant about: We also raise funds through various fundraising and educational activities. ● the charity’s principal sources of funds (including Our expenditure has fully supported our key objectives to provide a any fundraising); quality, safe and stimulating environment for the children to learn through ● how expenditure has play. Expenditure has included staff wages, rent and maintenance of premises as well as new play equipment and training costs. supported the key objectives of the charity;

● 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)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date

March 2012

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TAR March 2012

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Charity Name|No (if any)| |Jiminy Crickets Pre-School|1106154| |Receipts and payments accounts|CC16a| |For the period|Period start date|Period end date| |To| |from|01/09/2022|31/08/2023| |ee|ee|ee-| |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| |Fees|29,988|-|-|29,988|32,608| |Funding|52,791|-|-|52,791|51,603| |EYPP DAF SEN Funding|3,405|-|-|3,405|25| |Fund Raising|1,786|-|-|1,786|1,144| |Donations|-|-|-|-|300| |Bank Interest|149|-|-|149|3| |Other - uniform|650|-|-|650|1,006| |-|-|-|-|-| |Sub total|(Gross income for| |AR)|[ 88,768 ]|-|-|88,768|86,688| |A2 Asset and investment sales,| |(see table).| |-|-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-|-| |Sub total|-|-|-|-|-| |Total receipts|88,768|-|-|88,768|86,688| |————|——| |A3 Payments| |Snacks|100|-|-|100|244| |Premises|3,630|-|-|3,630|3,890| |Wages|65,731|-|-|65,731|60,003| |Staff training|191|-|-|191|94| |Tax/NI|4,320|-|-|4,320|2,780| |Pension Costs|1,763|-|-|1,763|1,310| |Insurance|705|-|-|705|685| |Cleaning consumables|289|-|-|289|442| |Activity consumables|1,152|-|-|1,152|842| |EYPP DAF SEN Funding spends|2,794|-|-|2,794| |Equipment - furnishings, equip|, toys|330|-|-|330|2,179| |Fundraising outgoings|1,795|-|-|1,795|49| |Phone and Web|581|-|-|581|488| |Admin - stationery and mag subs|492|-|-|492|543| |Mem subscriptions - Ofsted, PLA|785|-|-|785|212| |Advertising|70|-|-|70|110| |Uniforms|368|-|-|368|132| |DBS Checks|109|-|-|109|368| |Other|1,454|-|-|1,454|1,719| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-|-|-| |Sub total|[ 86,660 ]|-|-|86,660|76,088| |A4 Asset and investment| |purchases, (see table)| |-|-|-|-| |-|-|-|-| |Sub total|[ - ]|-|-|-|-| |———|Total payments|86,660|-|-|——|86,660|76,088| |Net of receipts/(payments)|2,109|-|-|2,109|10,600| |A5 Transfers between funds|-|- -|-|-| |A6 Cash funds last year end|34,686|- -|34,686|24,086| |Cash funds this year end|SS|36,794|-|SS|- 36,794|=|34,686| |CCXX R1 accounts (SS)|1|14/11/2023|

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories - Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Treasurers Account Reserve Account Details Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,547 - 32,247 - - 36,794 - OK OK Unrestricted Restricted 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	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - -
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			Endowment to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

14/11/2023

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Jiminy Crickets Pre-School

On accounts for the year	31st August 2023		Charity no	1106154
ended			(if any)

Set out on pages	1 to 3
		(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)		(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in responsibilities of accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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.

IER

May 2018

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Date: 14[th ] November 2023

Name: Victoria Trussler

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 37 Farringdon Way

Tadley

Hants RG26 3UA

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

IER

May 2018

Give here brief details of Nothing to report any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

IER

May 2018