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Abertots AGM meeting minutes
Thursday 23rd November 2025
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Present: Jeanie Harrison, Stacey Allen, Rujina Ali, Christine Rollinson,
Salma Hudo. Chelsea Harris. Saieha Akther, Maimoun Diallo and Victoria
Croakley.
Committee roles explained
Before beginning theAGM Jeanie Harrison introduced herself as the
current chair of Abertots Play's management committee and then
went around the room for everyone to introduce themselves to the
group. She then went on to explain the role the management
committee plays in the running of Abertots play. The chair also
explained before we start the meeting the roles of chair, treasurer
and secretary need to be nominated and voted on by everyone
present and how this process takes place. The manager of the
nursery Stacey Allen passed around inf0m￿tIOn sheets about the
different committee roles, and everyone was given a few minutes to
read over the infomiation, everyone was also the opportunity to ask
any questions regarding the roles and responsibilities of the
committee.
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Committe8 appointments
The nominations for the roles of chair. secretary and treasurer
commence".
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Sta￿Y Allen nominated Jeanie Harrison as chair, Salma Huda
seconded it. Jeanie Harrison is Chair of Abertots
management committee.
Christine Rollinson nominated Rujina Ali as Treasurer; Chelsea
Harris seconded it. Rujina Ali is Treasurer of Abertots
management committee.
Victoria Croakley nominated Christine Rollinson as secretary,
Rujina Ali seconded it. Christine Rollinson is secretary of
Abertots management committee.

Treasurer's Report
The treasurer presented the accounts.
She explatned that this year has seen an increase in the money
coming in and that the accounts are looking healthy, plus we have
had a few donations fomi a few other groups who have closed down
recently.
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Nursery manager's report
Nursery Building
Everyone is still lovely the space and it works well and supports
the children's individual leaming needs, however, we are
struggling WTth the heating as its an old building with wooden
window and door frames which means there are lots of drafts in
the winter. Conversations have been had with Poplar HARCA our
landlord about the issue, and they have submitted an application
to their capital works plan to have the windows and doors
replaced with double glazing.
Nursery spaces
The take up of spaces since September has increased and we
are currently full, we still have a lot of families coming over to us
from the Aberfeldy and retuming families, but we are also seeing
an increase of children attending from our local area. We have
also gtarted an Abertots Facebook page which see a lot of
interest.
Staffing
Unfortunately, Ruksana decided to resign in February as we
could not fulfil her religious needs and maintain our ratio's, her
last day was 23rd February. Lexie completed her level 3
apprenticeship with Best Practice in September, our experience
with this apprenticeship has been fantastic and Lexie is looking
to continue to her Level 5 hopefully in January 2026. Rukia is
currently an unqualified member of staff as her level 3 course
ased mid-way through the course back in March 2020 due to
Covid-19, we plan to place Rukia on a Level 3 apprenticeship in
January.

Gardening Partnership
The partnership with the gardening group is going well and
Sta￿Y meets up with them one to two times a time, this
academic year Sta￿Y has shared Abertots long term plan with
the gardening group so that we can work on some projects
together, this is likely to take Pla￿ in the spring and summer. This
year the gardening group donated some daffodil bulbs to us and
the children planted and grew them for their mums for Mother's
Day.
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Other
Poplar HARCA have approached Stacey . regarding the
opportunty forAbertots to take on a second site in Bow, this site
will be for full daycare and is likely to become available from
March 2026, Stacey will keep the committee updated on this
opportunty.
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Ofsted
Stacey explained that Abertots were Ofsteded in March and we
were graded a 'GOOD' and the Ofsted inspector praised our ability
to adapt our activities and leaming objectives to the individual needs
of all our children, ranging from non-verbal children to children who
are forming sentences for 4-5 words. This Otsted was our post
registration inspection as we had to register when we moved site.
Poplar HARCA meryer
Jeanie explained that the merger between Abertots Play and Poplar
HARCA, has been approved by Poplar HARCAS board and Abertots
now need to find legal support to help us w5th the transfer of Assets
to poplar HARCA.
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Any other business
There was no other business. so the meeting was brought to a
close.

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stered chari
No. 1113739
C Zielinski AIPFM
50 Burnside Street
Carnoustie
Angus
DD7 7HL

Jeanie Harrison
Treasurer:
RufinaAIi
Secr¢tary:
christi￿ Rollinson
Independent Examiner.
C Zielinski AIPFM
Bankers:
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC
Harbour Island
24-27 Harbour Exchange Square
E149GQ

LITIE
Ml
As the charity's trusttts. you are res￿nsIble for the prepar￿lon of financÈal statements for each
financial year which gives a true and fair view of the clwity's incoming ￿sourCeS and application
of resources for the year then ended In preparing those financial statement4 you are requir¢d to:
Select suitable accountlng ￿licieS and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenL
State whether applicable acLx)unting standards and statements of recommended practice
hav¢ been followe￿ subject to any material depart￿ disclosed and explained in the
financial statements.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which dRsclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial wsition of the Clwity. You are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets and hence for taking r¢asonable steps for thc prevention and detsction of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the COMMI￿ on:
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PE
INER,
ABEirr
BERS O
RO
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31* Ma￿h 2025. vknich are set out on pag¢s 3 to 5.
41
The charitys trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year-under section 14412) of th¢
Charities Act 2011 (the ActF and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my ￿SpOnsIbl11ty to:
Examin¢ the a¢￿Unts (under section 145 of the Act).
To follow the pr(Kedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission -
under section 145(5Xb) of the ACL as amended- and
To state whether matters have come to my attention.
My examination was catTied oirt in accordance with the General Dirrftions given 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 r￿OrdS. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provid¢ all the evidence that would be required in an audit and,
consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accouits.
During my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mthrial respec( th¢ trustees have not met
the requirements to ensure that:
- Proper accounting records are kept (in a￿ordanCe with section 130 of th¢ 2011 Act); and
- Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Ac¢ or
To which, in my opini(H4 attention should be drawn to enable a underthding of the a￿Unts
to be reached.
C Zielinski AIPFM
50 Burnside Street
Carnoustie
Angus '
DD7 7HL

YGR
2025 {£)
2024 (£)
Opening balancd 31st March (note 4)
Add: Recei
LBTH - 2,3,¥year funding
-SEN
- Supplementary grant
109,948
1.371
2.512
64,099
8,492
3,589
2,775
Fees
HARCA staff cover
Donations (note 9)
8,833
6,612
TOTAL RECEIFrs
129
Less: Pa
ments
Wages and National Insurance (note 3)
Secondment
Ofsted/DBS
Insurance
Telephone
Equipment and materials
Refreshments
Postage and stationery
Independent exami[￿On fee
Rent
Parties and outings
Cleaning
Training
Recruitment
Payroll fee
Miscellaneous
96.249
17,931
137
343
376
2,037
1.026
38
575
76,045
16,755
384
460
565
4,151
1,309
80
575
3,000
154
164
562
93
430
300
1,200
21
TOTAL PAYMENTS
124
105 142
Closing balances 31st March (note 4)
103

H20
2025 (£)
2024 (£)
MONETARY ASSETS
Cash at bank
Cash held by EYNTH
100,302
3.504
98,219
529
TOTAL CASH
103
OTHERASSETS
The charity owns numerous items of play
equipment (note 2)
3,050
3,900
TOTALASSETS
106
102 648
Less: LIABILrrIES
Cr¢ditors (note 8)
625
575
TOTAL LIABILITIES
625
575
NET ASSETS
106
102 073
Represented by:
Equipment funds (notÈ 2)
Designated funds (note 5)
Unrestricted fi￿dS (notc7)
3.050
61.000
42,181
3,900
60,000
38,173
106
102 073
Approved by Committec:
Date=

OUNT
D 31st
25
Acco tin Policies
The accounts ar¢ prepared under the historical cost c0nvfflti(￿ using the receims and payments basis to wnply with
the Charities Act smaller charity regulatio￿.
2. Fixed Ass
Equipment purchases have been cbarg¢d to the Receipts and Payments acLx)unt in the year of a¢quisition. A register of
equipment is maintained and an estimat￿ value shown ID th¢ statement of Assets and Liabilities based on last year plus
additions, less 250/0 d¢preciation.
Early Y￿S Network Tower Hamlets a(thninis*r playgrIN￿ salarie5. The EYNTH rtcords have been independently
auditsd and I have acc¢pted assurancts as to the acajw ofthe salaries and grant statemeni provided to me.
ash Bal
2025 (£)
2024 (£)
Cash at bank and hand
Cash held by EYNTH
I(KI,302
3.504
98,219
529
103
si
Sick pay and coveT
Redundancy
Equipment
20.IXX)
36.IKKI
20,000
35,000
5.000
6. Ind
inerfs R
Independent Examiner's ￿nunera110n included in acwmts - £625 (£575 - 2024)
7. Reserves
The Managem¢nt Committe¢ have set aside fimds to cover for si¢knes& as well a8 a redundancy fun(L Th¢ unrestricted
funds are necessary to cover for fluctuation$ in Incon￿ and to ensu￿ *ua* cash flow.
2025 {£)
2024 (£)
Independ¢ot Examination
625
575
575
9. Donations
Tower Hamlets Opp)Tthnity Group
Mile End Nursery
Miscellaneous
965
647
612

RT
stered chari
No. 1113739
C Zielinski AIPFM
50 Burnside Street
Carnoustie
Angus
DD7 7HL

Jeanie Harrison
Treasurer:
RufinaAIi
Secr¢tary:
christi￿ Rollinson
Independent Examiner.
C Zielinski AIPFM
Bankers:
Lloyds TSB Bank PLC
Harbour Island
24-27 Harbour Exchange Square
E149GQ

LITIE
Ml
As the charity's trusttts. you are res￿nsIble for the prepar￿lon of financÈal statements for each
financial year which gives a true and fair view of the clwity's incoming ￿sourCeS and application
of resources for the year then ended In preparing those financial statement4 you are requir¢d to:
Select suitable accountlng ￿licieS and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenL
State whether applicable acLx)unting standards and statements of recommended practice
hav¢ been followe￿ subject to any material depart￿ disclosed and explained in the
financial statements.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which dRsclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial wsition of the Clwity. You are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets and hence for taking r¢asonable steps for thc prevention and detsction of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the COMMI￿ on:
I [£,.￿￿(,
oi

PE
INER,
ABEirr
BERS O
RO
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31* Ma￿h 2025. vknich are set out on pag¢s 3 to 5.
41
The charitys trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year-under section 14412) of th¢
Charities Act 2011 (the ActF and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my ￿SpOnsIbl11ty to:
Examin¢ the a¢￿Unts (under section 145 of the Act).
To follow the pr(Kedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission -
under section 145(5Xb) of the ACL as amended- and
To state whether matters have come to my attention.
My examination was catTied oirt in accordance with the General Dirrftions given 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 r￿OrdS. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provid¢ all the evidence that would be required in an audit and,
consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accouits.
During my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mthrial respec( th¢ trustees have not met
the requirements to ensure that:
- Proper accounting records are kept (in a￿ordanCe with section 130 of th¢ 2011 Act); and
- Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Ac¢ or
To which, in my opini(H4 attention should be drawn to enable a underthding of the a￿Unts
to be reached.
C Zielinski AIPFM
50 Burnside Street
Carnoustie
Angus '
DD7 7HL

YGR
2025 {£)
2024 (£)
Opening balancd 31st March (note 4)
Add: Recei
LBTH - 2,3,¥year funding
-SEN
- Supplementary grant
109,948
1.371
2.512
64,099
8,492
3,589
2,775
Fees
HARCA staff cover
Donations (note 9)
8,833
6,612
TOTAL RECEIFrs
129
Less: Pa
ments
Wages and National Insurance (note 3)
Secondment
Ofsted/DBS
Insurance
Telephone
Equipment and materials
Refreshments
Postage and stationery
Independent exami[￿On fee
Rent
Parties and outings
Cleaning
Training
Recruitment
Payroll fee
Miscellaneous
96.249
17,931
137
343
376
2,037
1.026
38
575
76,045
16,755
384
460
565
4,151
1,309
80
575
3,000
154
164
562
93
430
300
1,200
21
TOTAL PAYMENTS
124
105 142
Closing balances 31st March (note 4)
103

H20
2025 (£)
2024 (£)
MONETARY ASSETS
Cash at bank
Cash held by EYNTH
100,302
3.504
98,219
529
TOTAL CASH
103
OTHERASSETS
The charity owns numerous items of play
equipment (note 2)
3,050
3,900
TOTALASSETS
106
102 648
Less: LIABILrrIES
Cr¢ditors (note 8)
625
575
TOTAL LIABILITIES
625
575
NET ASSETS
106
102 073
Represented by:
Equipment funds (notÈ 2)
Designated funds (note 5)
Unrestricted fi￿dS (notc7)
3.050
61.000
42,181
3,900
60,000
38,173
106
102 073
Approved by Committec:
Date=

OUNT
D 31st
25
Acco tin Policies
The accounts ar¢ prepared under the historical cost c0nvfflti(￿ using the receims and payments basis to wnply with
the Charities Act smaller charity regulatio￿.
2. Fixed Ass
Equipment purchases have been cbarg¢d to the Receipts and Payments acLx)unt in the year of a¢quisition. A register of
equipment is maintained and an estimat￿ value shown ID th¢ statement of Assets and Liabilities based on last year plus
additions, less 250/0 d¢preciation.
Early Y￿S Network Tower Hamlets a(thninis*r playgrIN￿ salarie5. The EYNTH rtcords have been independently
auditsd and I have acc¢pted assurancts as to the acajw ofthe salaries and grant statemeni provided to me.
ash Bal
2025 (£)
2024 (£)
Cash at bank and hand
Cash held by EYNTH
I(KI,302
3.504
98,219
529
103
si
Sick pay and coveT
Redundancy
Equipment
20.IXX)
36.IKKI
20,000
35,000
5.000
6. Ind
inerfs R
Independent Examiner's ￿nunera110n included in acwmts - £625 (£575 - 2024)
7. Reserves
The Managem¢nt Committe¢ have set aside fimds to cover for si¢knes& as well a8 a redundancy fun(L Th¢ unrestricted
funds are necessary to cover for fluctuation$ in Incon￿ and to ensu￿ *ua* cash flow.
2025 {£)
2024 (£)
Independ¢ot Examination
625
575
575
9. Donations
Tower Hamlets Opp)Tthnity Group
Mile End Nursery
Miscellaneous
965
647
612