## AGM of the Preschool for Year 2023 ## Date - May 2024 We continued to see the effect of the economic crisis in 2023. Our numbers remained much lower than in previous years, partly due to a saturation of early years provision in the area and not enough children to fill available spaces. This appeared to be a problem across the borough. Many families in rented accommodation in the area have also moved away due to high rent costs and a reduction in available properties. All these factors have made an impact on the Preschool. We still continued to offer the option of full days for working parents but with an adapted curriculum to meet the needs of smaller groups of children. We still continue to attract a large proportion of children with special needs as well as developmental delays. This includes children with autism, speech and language, poor play skills, understanding of boundaries, difficulty in sharing as well as children with severe hearing loss. We adapt our provision as required to meet the needs of the children with the assistance of a designated Support Worker and a teacher for the deaf. Our day to day learning is in line with the Early Years Foundation stage curriculum as set down by the government. We arrange special activities for the children and this year included a party and celebrations to mark the King's Coronation. At the end of the summer term, we had a visit from a local company who brought a collection of small animals for the children to pet and feed. This included chicks, rabbits and budgies etc. The children had a lovely time. We also had our annual sports day and end of term summer party. At Christmas time the children sang some songs in the church, and we were able to invite family and friends to listen. We also held a Christmas party. Unfortunately, due to the fact that our numbers remained low during the year, we had to have difficult discussions in December regarding our situation and viability for the future. The staff were advised that from January 2024 that they would all be on a 20% of reduction of hours and salary. This was hard for everyone especially just before Christmas. As a team we are still able to pray and read the Bible together, especially now as the Preschool's future is uncertain. It is a time to support each other and share issues pertaining to Preschool and our own lives. it is a valuable part of Preschool life. Ruth Watkins Registered Charity No.. 1126324 REcwpf5AND PAYMElItSACCOLIPIT FOA ThÉYEAA ENDED31 OECEMbER 2023 Puhds Fufid5 Tota LocalAuthwty funding- general wrposes LcalAuthoritytundiTrg- special Theeds Fees rets Fund raisingand donatlons Sale50f unworm book5 Bank interest received Refunds Gift5 from otheroryani5atKsns Other receipts I￿331 120J31 141A64 141,464 i1￿(8 11.509 3￿38 266 14.334 2.845 139 70 14,334 2,845 139 70 157 266 14 14 157 Totsl Recelpts 0 ts6A37 159.(#J9 159.OOY Staff wa￿5 Staff wages- 5peclal needsviorker Pension contributions Pension ontributions- spe¢lal need5worker ReTht Telephone Toys. materials and equipment Unrformsand bouk I￿.918 110,948 .￿3 U,123 s￿51 474 7,277 121*77 121,877 Zl,435 5,445 465 6,930 612 2L435 5.051 5,445 474 7.271 6.930 612 1273 2273 122 995 429 750 204 204 973 1,141 750 1.082 L210 Js 973 1,141 750 1,062 1,210 Accountancy Outdoor are3 development Costs Photos, ph¢)tocoPw￿ and postage Website Birthdays Igffts Children'g parties and trf Provi51Oll5 Miscellaneous 750 972 9n 246 303 246 435 435 3(K) 881 255 1276 1.276 255 Total Pawnent5 .142 21.sw 167W2 Surpluslldefidtl fortheY￿r 961 Its.542 13W7 2LS 8,033 C*5h atbaDk4nd In hand¥tbE8hY4r4of)*r 118.W 1117A551 7L215 174A23 195.5551 79268 Cash atbankand tn kndat 191744 11360511 56M3 18BMO 1117.4551 7L235 Rewstered Charity No". 1126324 STATEME14T OFA55FtSAND uABIUTIE5￿ AT31 DECEMBER 1023 2022 unrutrKted ReSts￿red Fund5 Funds Total Fur￿$ Funds Fur Cash Funds 8onk currer>t acc or body (rfany): Al￿e1cl&l£ CIWEREJ flcc(knrtftNT C I LFr£ekJ) O ye£B ArfÉNiu& Address: L6KQ)cNI N21 i ek IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern Isee CC32, Independenl examination of charity accounts- directions and guidance for examiners). Give here briof detailB of any Itoms that the exarniner wishes lo dls¢los•. IER October 2018 Registered Charity No.. 1126324 REcwpf5AND PAYMElItSACCOLIPIT FOA ThÉYEAA ENDED31 OECEMbER 2023 Puhds Fufid5 Tota LocalAuthwty funding- general wrposes LcalAuthoritytundiTrg- special Theeds Fees rets Fund raisingand donatlons Sale50f unworm book5 Bank interest received Refunds Gift5 from otheroryani5atKsns Other receipts I￿331 120J31 141A64 141,464 i1￿(8 11.509 3￿38 266 14.334 2.845 139 70 14,334 2,845 139 70 157 266 14 14 157 Totsl Recelpts 0 ts6A37 159.(#J9 159.OOY Staff wa￿5 Staff wages- 5peclal needsviorker Pension contributions Pension ontributions- spe¢lal need5worker ReTht Telephone Toys. materials and equipment Unrformsand bouk I￿.918 110,948 .￿3 U,123 s￿51 474 7,277 121*77 121,877 Zl,435 5,445 465 6,930 612 2L435 5.051 5,445 474 7.271 6.930 612 1273 2273 122 995 429 750 204 204 973 1,141 750 1.082 L210 Js 973 1,141 750 1,062 1,210 Accountancy Outdoor are3 development Costs Photos, ph¢)tocoPw￿ and postage Website Birthdays Igffts Children'g parties and trf Provi51Oll5 Miscellaneous 750 972 9n 246 303 246 435 435 3(K) 881 255 1276 1.276 255 Total Pawnent5 .142 21.sw 167W2 Surpluslldefidtl fortheY￿r 961 Its.542 13W7 2LS 8,033 C*5h atbaDk4nd In hand¥tbE8hY4r4of)*r 118.W 1117A551 7L215 174A23 195.5551 79268 Cash atbankand tn kndat 191744 11360511 56M3 18BMO 1117.4551 7L235 Rewstered Charity No". 1126324 STATEME14T OFA55FtSAND uABIUTIE5￿ AT31 DECEMBER 1023 2022 unrutrKted ReSts￿red Fund5 Funds Total Fur￿$ Funds Fur Cash Funds 8onk currer>t acc or body (rfany): Al￿e1cl&l£ CIWEREJ flcc(knrtftNT C I LFr£ekJ) O ye£B ArfÉNiu& Address: L6KQ)cNI N21 i ek IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern Isee CC32, Independenl examination of charity accounts- directions and guidance for examiners). Give here briof detailB of any Itoms that the exarniner wishes lo dls¢los•. IER October 2018