Declarations The trustoes declare that they have approved the truste8s' report above. Slgned on bohalf of tho charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Posttion (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) Date Claire Perry Director 2.2.2O25-
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held In this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Detsils of aThangements for safe custcxly and segregation of such assets trom the charity's own assets Addltlonal Inforniatlon {optlonal) Names and addresses of advls8rs (Optlonal Informatlon) Type of Name Addrnss adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Inforniatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke ersonnel detalls Other o tional information
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole Trnstee nam• Olfi¢e (If any) Name of person {or l)ody) entitled int trustoo ifan Claire Perry Ang81a Green Director Director 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlr•ctor nam• ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee nam• Dates acted If not for whol• oar
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 cio Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions 8.g. elects'on to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or mor8 trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document Addltlonal infomiatlon {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustee8 Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structur8 and any wider n6twork with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1,51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address London Road Pla rou & Pre-school 1109819 St Martins Parish Centre Victoria Avenue Worcester WR5 1ED
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Income has risen from £160,682 to £162,116, Expenditure has risen from £153,601 to £153,903 therefore we have generated £8,213 surplus to commence Autumn Tenrt 2024 The Directors and Management Committ88 have examined the charity's requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. It was concluded that the level of unrestricted funds at the year-end is sufficient to meet the working capital r8quir8ments of the charity and enable it to continue its current activities should income decline or costs rise significantly. The group holds a Charity Reserves Policy. Reserves are also requir8d to meet the Restrictad Funds for redundancy payments. This period the Restricted Funds have increased b £5,483 £187,703 Statsment explaining the policy for holding reserves stats'ng why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Rea80n8 for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertalntles about the charity continuing as a going concem Paro 1.22 Para 1.22 Pafa 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional Infomiatlon (optlonal> You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The group's principal sourc6 of funding continues to be Nursery Education Funding from the Local Authority, Worcestershire County Council. The charity's principal sources of funds (includlng any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted PaT& 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 0th8r
Achievements and Performance SORP reference The group has experienced a very busy y8ar and we have been able to provide high quality childcare and education for all our children and their families. ' Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 This year we have continued to enhance both our outdoor and indoor environment to ensure our children are able to benefit from quality experiences. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives 8et Para 1.41 Perfonnance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The aim of the group is to provide high quality childcare and education in an environment that encourag8S the development of all children. Our daily practice draws upon common philosophies of Early Years provision, which promotes leaming through play and partnership with parents and carers. The group provides a variety of activities and experiences to enable children to develop skills through free play and exploration in a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Children enjoy a specially tailored curriculum leading to approved learning goals. Individual care and attention is achieved by a high ratio of adults to children, whilst fun and friendship is developed with other children and adults. Opportuniti6s are available for parents, guardians and other members of the family to be directly involved both in the activities of the group and in the child's education. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P&Ta 1.18 In reviewing their activities, th8 trustees have referred to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. Addltlonal Inlomiatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where r818vant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 1 St September 2023 To: 31st August 2024 Charity name: London Road Playgroup & Preknschool Charity registration number: 1109819 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 The objects of the London Road Playgroup & Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children, primarily under statutory school ag8, by 8ncouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by:" Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, which help parents to take responsibility for the activities of the group and become involved in them wherever possible. Also, to ensure that opportunities ar8 made available and offered to all Ghildren, whatever th8ir race, culture, religion, means or ability. Encouraging the study of the naeds of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs.
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrict funds to nearest £ Restrict•d funds to nearnst£ EndoWnftt funds to n•arèst£ Dp.tails 81 Cash f18 CAF gank Rthood 78.342 Triodos 22,518 S2.W1 Total cash funds 134,802 52.901 ntl81) Unrnstrlcted funds to n•amt £ Restrlctad Endowment fund• lunds 4 n•arnst £ tr* £ Details Fund to whl¢h a•••t b•lon Curf•nt valu• Details Cost loptlon•l) B3 Invo•tm•nt assets Fund towhkh a•s•t b•lon Fixtur68 and Frttinsp urr•nt v•lu• r)t.lI Garay Sh¢Mng Co•t {optlon•lJ 84 A88ets rntalned for tho charlty's own use Photo¢oK4•r F+xtur# and Fiitsnsp 170 Cloakroorn Troll•y FLXtureB and Frtting• 382 Laoop Ft¥ture8 and F5th"ng• 307 Lawnmower Fixtureg #nd Frtts"ng 120 Notice Board Fixtures #nd Frtb"ng& 128 97 Trtted Tray Fixture8 and Fitti'ng8 395 Otjtdoor Board FL¥tures and Frtb"n 135 MatsX13 Untt pnce £150 Flxlure8 and Frtbng8 1,950 1,571 Mud K5tch8n FtUreS and Fitti'ng8 230 219 Fund to whlch Ilabll Amount du• Wh•n du• Details 86 Uabllltles Z4aa s3n8d by one or ITU8tees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For tho period from 01.09.23 31.08.24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fundg to the n•irnst Restri¢ted fund8 Endowment funds Total funds Last y•ar to th• nMrn•t£ lo th• n•r••t £ tr th• n•v••t£ to th• n•Arnst £ A1 Rec•1 Auturnn Foe• Autumn NEF FundraNft Inthwdual Donalon8 Int6r88t MemberBhip F 2,850 34,140 419 18 34,140 419 3.375 50.118 3.209 1.320 1,329 620 1005 1.320 spn.ng NEF Summer Feeo Summef NEF Unrforrn Income 40,854 3,944] 69,319 386 40.854 S,56S 09,319 275 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 182,116 102.118 100.081 A2 A8••t Ind InStM0nt •al•8, (Me tabl•). Sub total 162,116 162.116 160,682 A3 Payments Bank S6rwe• Charg• Con8uMaas Curri¢ulum COn6Urn8es Dom88lc Con8umatJe8 Stationary Eouipmont Repairs and Maintenance Homtr•vorkn'ng Mlowance In8tsrane• Cont¥nts Payroll Pety Ca8h Photography Postage and OdNery Prol$s$on SewKes Rent Expèn8è Tdephone Training Unrform Expen•¢ 2.$39 722 519 0,01) 302 340 824 302 824 816 1,807 122.438 1,887 133,21 150 118 1,867 133,216 19) 118 211 1,311 13,286 1.311 13,288 100 150 1,589 111vJ 156 852 1,012 1,885 153.801 140 153,SY)3 140 153.903 Sub total A4 As8•t and Instment purchases, (soe table) Sub total 1 $3.903 153,ty)3 153.601 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last ar end Cash funds thls year end 8.213 8213 7.081 132,072 134.802 47,418 52,901 179.490 187.703 172A09 179,490
Independent examlner's report to the trustees of London Road Playgroup and Pre-school { the Charity.) I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st August 2024. Responslblllties and basls of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (" the ACV,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commisslon under section 145{5llb) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention In connectlon with the examination giving me cause to belleve that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by sectlon 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Teresa Fennell, ACMA CGMA It Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth Ltd 47 St Dunstans Close, Worcester, WR5 2AJ Date: 27111 loL
-" It Doesn't Have to Cost the F.arth I.td In Confldence Informal Observatlons Noted for London Road Playgroup and Pre School Independent Examlnatlon (Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2024) Observatlon I: It is obseprfed that two of the three trustee meetings held during the year were not quorate with only I of the 2 trustees present. It was confirmed that the other trustee had been fully included electronically in the meeting undertakings, with the ability to comment on all of the reports presented, and this explanation was considered acceptable for the purposes of the examination. The risk of meetlngs not being quorate is exacerbated by there only belng 2 trustees in post for LRPG. While this number is in line with the constitution of 2-4 trustees, the Charity may wish to consider increasing the trusteeship In order to be able to fully meet its constitutional obligations. Observatlon 2: The treatment of the Redundancy fund as restricted was considered during the examination. The redundancy fund has been consistently treated as restricted for many years, however upon review against clear Sayer Vincent guidance (see below), it has been agreed that treating this fund as designated would be more appropriate, as these funds are set aside for this particular purpose by the trustees rather than having been restricted by any funder. The funds will be re-allocated as unrestricted, designated funds for the 2024125 financial year. Sayer Vincent notes on funds: 'Restricted f unds are funds subject to special trusts specif led by the donor. This might be because it was 3 public appeal for a specific purpose, grants or donations. The trustees will be in breach of trust if they use restricted income other than for the specif led purpose. Significant restricted funds have to be separately disclosed in the notes to the accounts Unrestricted funds are f unds available for the purposes of the charity, to be spent as the trustees see fit. These are split into: Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been earmarked for a particular purpose by the trustees. The notes to the accounts should explain the purpose of designated funds General funds are unrestricted funds which have not been earmarked and may be used generally to f urther the charity's objects" Observatlons prepared by: Teresa Fennell ACMA CGMA, 25 February 2025 th