CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examinerfs report on the
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accounts
Section A
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Report to the trustees
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On accounts for the year ',
ended , Sl" 2023
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity {'the Trust.) for the year ended
Responslbllitlas and
basis of report
As the charitys trustees, y¢w are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordan￿ wslh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(°the Act").
I report in respect of my examin8tion of the Trusfs accounts carrled OLrt
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all Ihe apFdicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under 5ecbon 145(5Mb) the A
Independent rfhe chaiills gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a quallfied member of [Insert name of
applicable fisted bodyll. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come to my attention in mnnection with the examination {other than that
disclosed below '} which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
resped..
the accounting records were not kept In accordance with Section 130
of the Charities Act,. or
the accounts did not accL*rd wtth the accounting records. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
con￿mIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremenl
that the accounts give 8 'true and fair, wew which is not a matter
Considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other Tnatters in connection
WTth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to erkible a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached.
' Please delete the words in th8 brackets rf they do not apply.
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Date:
76-5-2023
Name: l LEE fFlomAS
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Section B
Disclosure
Only ￿rnplete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charty arxounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glve here brfef detalls of
any items that th8
examlner wishes to
dlsclose.
IER
Oct 2018

Income/Expendlture statement for the perlod 0110412022 to 3110312023
Income
Portsmouth City Council (NEG Funding) 159.395.10
Fees
21,867.00
Fundraising
759.sX)
Deposits (new children)
188.00
One-t(Fone
700.IKJ
777.98
Misc
Donation
65.00
Refunds
408.41
Total Income: £184,160.49
Expenditure
Staff wages
Pension
163,853.23
4,686.93
19,116.95
1,173.50
142.30
230.38
631.58
460.00
187.60
1,526.86
655.72
1,792.26
5.793.42
Rentlservice charge
Insurance
Bank Charges
Printer/ink
Water Bill
Auditor
Training
Phone/lnternet
Memberships
Supplies
Misc expenses
Petty cash
DBS
131.08
235.20
1.773.42
Tapestry
Refund PCC overpayment
Total expenditure:
Movement: Income- £184,160.49
Expenditure- £202,4￿.22
-£18,239.73
Bank balance @ 01104/2022: £49,875.66 Bank Balance @ 31/0312023: £29.W.40
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Date 29.04.2023
Mrs SJ Chair of Committee

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Trustees Annual Re
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LANGSTONE COMMUNITY NURSERY
CHARrrY INFORMATION
Charity Name: Langstone Community Nursery
Reglstered Charity Number: 1110089
Date of registration: Ir June 2005
Address: Ascot Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire P03 6EY
Telephone Number: 023 92 871200
Trustees:
Chalr of Committee - Mrs Sheridan Dew
Secretary- Mrs. Penelope Kent
Treasurer- Mrs. Megan Pople
Committee Members: Miss. Lauren Hamson
Miss. Sadie Beverley
Bankers: LTSB, Portsmouth P02 OLR
Type of governing document: Pre-school Learning Alliance Constitution
Independent Examiner: Rob Milner F.M.A.A.T, Neon Numbers Accountancy.
Staff - 8 members of stsff, both full and part time from April 2022.

TRUSTEE5 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March
2023.
Objectives and artlvltles
The Nurser(s objective is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school
age in the local and surrounding community. The Nursery operates from two classrooms within Langstone
Infant Academy.
Achievement5 and performance
Since opening the nursery in June 2LX)5, the Nursery continues to grow and expand, and runs from
clas5room5 Wlthin the school. We take 15 hours funded, 30 hours funded as well as 2-year-old funded
children, and those paying fees. We continue to provide a 'Good setting for all the children and their
families in the local and surrounding area.
Flnancial review
In accordance with the Nurser¢s Policy, the Trustees have maintsined the approprlate level of reserves In
its second bank account. This fund ensures that the Nursery is able to meet the costs of stsff wages, rent,
service charge5 and associated costs for a period of three months.
Statement of TrU>(ee￿ responslbllltles
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which shows a
true and fair state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those
financia I statements,.the Trustees are required to=
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply then consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
stste whether applicable accounting stsndards and statements of recommended practice have
been followed, subject to any departure5 disclosed and explained in the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operational existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper 3ccounting records which di sclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularitie5.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Date 29.04.2023
Mrs Penelope Kent Secretary
LANGsfoNE COMMUNITY NURSERY