Company registration number.. 06673935 Charity registration number.. 1127227 Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 August 2024 for Jack aDd Jill's Pre-school {Liehfield) (A Compan), Limited bv Guarantee) Dains Audit Ltd Chartered Accous)tants St John's Court Wiltell Road Lichfield Stafford5hire WS14 9DS
Jaek and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfield) Contents of the Finaneial Statements For the Yt#r Ended 31 August 2024 Page Legal and Adininistrative Infomialion Report of the Trustees 24 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Aclivilie5 Balance Sheet Notes to Ihe Financial Statements 8-11
Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Liehfield) Reference and Administrative Informatlon For the Year Ended 31 August 2024 CONSTJTUTION.. Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfieldl is a company limited by guarantcc and a rcgistcred cbarity goi'¢rned by it5 Memorandutn and Articles of Agsociaiion. DIRECTORsrrRUSTEES: Mandy Carter appointed I Sepleinber 2023 Chairperson from 27 February 2025 Amy Burton Chairperson resigned 26 February 2024 Jennifer Punshon Treasurer Vicky Hussain Secrctary resigned 9 Scptembcr 2024 lan Moran resigned l Deceniber 2023 Leaniie Harris appointed 20 May 2024 Christopher Bullas resigned 20 September 2023 Tamara Burn¢ll resigned 26 Fcbru2ry 2024 Abigail Chandler resigned 28 February 2024 Annc Matthcwman appointed I September 2023 Carolinc Robbins resigned 10 May 2024 Rebecca Famworth appointed I September 2023 resigned 10 January 2024 appointed 20 Sepiember 2023 appointed 26 Febnjary 2024 resigned 27 February 2025 appointcd 26 February 2024 resigncd 27 February 2025 appointed 20 May 2024 rcsigned 27 Fcbruary 2025 appointed 28 February 2025 Emma Hill Alex Law Clarc Phi2acklea Laura Wilson Charlie Lennon SECRETARY.. Vi¢ky Hussein Charlic Lcnnon resigmed 9 Septeinber 2024 appointed 28 Febrnary 2025 REGISTERED OFFICE: Darw'in Hall Heathcol Place Lichfield Siaffordshire WS13 6RQ REGISTERED NUMBER: 06()73935 {England and Wales) CHARITY NUMBER.. 1127227 BANKERS: Cooperative Bank IN'DEPEISDENT EXAMINER: M GuTney FCCA, DChA of Dains Audil Lid St John'g Court Wiltcll R02d Liclifield Staffordshirc WS149DS
Ja¢k and Jill's Pre-school (Llchfield) Report of the trustees for the vear endiDg 31 August 2024 The trustees ale pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 Augusr 2024. Legal and administratii'e inforThation set out on page I forms part of thi5 report. The financial statcments comply with currcnt statuiory rcquircments, the mcmorandum and #rti¢les of 2$80ciation and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statetnent of Recommended Practicc applicabl¢ to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland effeetive l January 2019. Structure Govern4nce and Managelnent Gol'ernig Document Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfieldl is o charitable company limited by guyr&nt¢¢, ineotporatcd on 15 August 2008 and registered as a charity in 2008. The company was establishcd undcr a Mcmorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitablc company and is governed under the Anieles of Associaiion. In ihe event of the company being wound up members are required ¢0 coniribute an amouni not exceeding £ l. Recruitment and Appointment Of Directors The dircctors of the coinpai)y arc also charity tru5tccs for th¢ purposc of charity law. Undei the Articles of Association the Management Comn)itt¢e shall consist of a Chair, Treasurer and S¢¢retary and between two and nine elected members. Committee members are elected foT a term of one year at the Annual General Meeiing. Trustee Induction and Training When a new trustee i.% appoini¢d they are proi'ided with a pack which conidins.. A copy of the Nlemorondun) and Articles of Association," A copy of tl)e most rcc¢nt annu21 r¢port and 2teounts', Copy minutes of previous tru%t¢¢s ineetings., A Copy of the Charity Coinmission guidan¢e 'The E44ent121 Trustee,. Objects of the Charity The objects of the Prc-school are to enhance thc dcvclopmcnt and cducation of childrcn priniarily undci. %latutoryr school age by encouraging parent.s to undcrstand and proi'idc for the necds of their children through conimunity groups and by'.~ Offering appropriaie play, education and care facilities and training courses, iogcther with the right of parcnts lo lake r¢sponsibility for and to be involved in the activities of such groups, ensuiirjg that such gioups offer opportunities tor all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability, Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public Interest in and recognilion of 5u¢h needs, Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school learning Alliance. Public Benefit The trustccs confimi that ihey hai'e referred to thc guidance in the Chariry Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and obJcctii'cs and have cotnplied w'ith theii duties under ihe Charities Act 2011 by providing high quality cducation to pre-school children.
Jack and Jill's Pre-school {Lichfield) Report of the trustees for the vear ending 31 August 2024 (Continued) Artii'itie$. a¢hieiiements and future dei'elopments We currcntly hav¢ 27 childien on the Tegister t01311ing 386.5 hours per iveek. Children can attend a range of session5 to best suit thcir n¢¢ds. W¢ are open 5 days a week from $..30-14..30 during terni time, providing funded early years educ&tion for 24 y¢ar-old children. Sin¢e the start vf the new dcad¢mic 5'¢8r, Mc have succes.sfully grown the number of children attending thc pre-school by 92Q/o. During sessions, we support the child's leaming and development using the 7 area5 Wlthin the EYFS Statutory ftamewoik. These aieas forni the basis of our daily activities, but w'e also actively encourage children's individual interests and are highly responsive to their individual needs. Followin¥ our most rcccnl Ofsted insp¢ctioH in 2024. we have receivcd a 'Good' raring in all categories. The administrative errors which resulted in an 'lnadcquatc' rating during the previoiis inspection have beei) addressed, with Ofsted satisfied that we haiie met the previou5 a¢tiolls r8i5¢d. During the reccnt period of high inflation ratcs aiid econoinic unc¢rtainty, we are proud to h2ve kcpt QUF fee struciure as affordable as possible to help to support financial pressure5 felt by famili¢s. A small fee illcrease ivas introduced in April to cover increased minimum ivage paynients to Stal'l., howei'er this is lower than other childcprc proN'iders ill tl)e area, allowing us lo reniain financially acccssible. Our financial occ¢ssibility is furih¢red by our successful implementation of the latest changes 10 the goN'emment childcare offer. Financial Statements The attaclicd fiiiancial stat¢nicnl$ Sho. th¢ oUtl State of the charity's finances. Reserves policy AI 31 AubTlJ.%12024 free resenres tolalled £15,691 {2023 £14.6921. This falls within thc rangc agrccd by thc trustees. Risk management The trustees actively rei'iew. the major risk6 which the charity faces on a regular basis. This review includes financial, op¢rational and business risks. The trustees have established systems to mitigate significant risks. Going Concern The trustees are confident that the organisation has suificient resourc¢s for th¢ n¢kt tw'¢lv¢ months and on Iliat basis the accounts have been prepared on thc going conc¢ni basis. Tli¢ polili¢al and ¢conomi situation P051 Covid did adversely impact the nuinber of children attending thc prc-school, how¢v¢r the number of children on the rcgisier has returned to a healthy level and has becn maintaincd inline with a¢ademic year seasonal fluctuatioiis. A working party of trustces are introduring further iiiiprovem¢nt5 to th¢ policies and procedures of ihe charity including the introduction of a di¥it81 platfomi for sharing and acc¢sbing data and records.
Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Liehfield) Report of the trustees for the l'ear ending 31 August 2024 (Continued) Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements The trusiecs (who ale 2150 directors of the Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfieldl for Ihe purposes of ¢ompany lawl ar¢ responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and ihe financial siatellienls in accordanc¢ with applicablc law and United Kingdom Accoui)tiiig Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢ii¢e). Company law. requires the irusiees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, w'hich gil'e a true and fair ijiew of the stale of affairs of the chariiable company and of ihe incomii)g resources and applictttion of resources. including ihe incomc and expenditurc, of the cl)aritable company for lh¢ year. In pr¢paring th¢sc financial statement5, th¢ trustees ale requiied to.. select suitable accoiiiiting policies and thcn apply them coi)Si5tently'. observe the methods dnd ptinLiples Ill the Charitie5 SORP; make judgements and cstiii)ates that are rcasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Aecounting Standards hai'e been follo"ed, subject to any mat¢rial departures disclosed and cxplained in tlie financial statcmcnis,. prepare tlie fiiiancial statements on tlie going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that thc charitable coinpany will continuc in opcration The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 that disclose with reasonable a¢curacy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them io ensure that the financial siaieiiienis comply '1th ihe Compai)ies Act •006. The)J are also responsible for safeguardii)g the asscts ol- th¢ cliaritable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prei'ention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Independent Examiner A resolutioi) .111 be propobed at tlic Annual G¢n¢i'al Mccting that M Gurney FCCA, DChA of Dains Audii Ltd bc reappointed &$ indcpendent examincr of the charity for the ensuing year. Small Compan). Exemptions This report is prepared li) accordance with the special provisions relariiig ro small companies Hrythin part 15 of the C()mpanics Act 2006, By ordcr of tl)¢ trustC¢5 Mandy Carter 23 May 2025
Independent Ex4miner's Report to the Trustees of Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Liehfieldl I report to the charity trustees on my examination of ihe accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024 which arc set out on pages 6 to I l. Responsibilities and basis of report A5 th¢ charity trustees of the company land 21$0 its directors for ihe purposcs of company 12w) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act.). Having saiisfied mysclf tl)at the accounts of lh¢ company are not requircd to bc audited under Patt 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independ¢nt ¢xaminaiion, I repon in r¢5P¢Ct of my examination of your company's accounts as carri¢d out under section 145 of the Cliaritics Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'}. In catrying out my examination I hai'c followed th¢ Directions given by tl)c Charity Commission undcT section 145(5)Ib) uf Il)¥ 2011 Act. Independent examiner's $tatement I hdwe Lompleied niy examination. I confirni that no matters hai'e corne to ii)y attention in conn¢¢t7on with thc examination giN'ing me cats%c lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting recordb ivere not kept in resp¢ct of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 th¢ accounts do iiot accord with those records,. or the accouT]ts do not comply w'ith the accounting rcquirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiremcnt tliat the acLounts give a 'true and fair view .hILh is not a matter consideTed as part of an indcpcndcnt ¢xamination: or the accounts have not been prcpaied in accordance with the nieihods aild prin¢iples of rhe Siaiement ul- ReLommended Practicc for aLcounting aiid reporting bv cliJrities lapplic8ble to Lharities preparing iheir accounts in accordance with the Fiiiaiicial Rq)orting Stxndard applicable in rhe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)]. I hai'c no eonccrns and have come across no other matters in connection with tlie examination to which attention should b¢ drawn in this report in order to ¢nable a propcr undcrslanding of the accounts to be reachcd. M Gurney FCCA, DChA of Dains Audit Ltd St John's Court Wiltell Road Lichfield Staflordshire WS14 9DS 23 May 2025
Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfield) Statement of Financial Activities IiT]¢ludinE Income and Expenditure Account) For the l'ear Ended 31 August 2024 Notes Unre51rirted Funds 2024 Unrestrirttd Funds 2023 In¢ome from: Charitablc activitics.. Operation of a pr¢-5chool Gr8Jir- Ford Britain Trust FundTaising 84,484 83,53 1 1,100 475 82 Tot21 income 84,5()6 85,106 Expenditure on: Charilablc actT%'lties 83.567 76,657 Total cxptndltllre 83.567 76,657 Nei incomeilexpendiiurcl 999 8,449 Tolal Punds di 31 Augusi 2023 14,692 6,243 Total funds at 31 August 2024 15.691 14,692 The 51aiemeni of finantial aciiviiies includes all gains and losses recognised in the ycar. All inconiing resources and rcsour¢¢s expended derive from conlinuirtg ociivilies.
Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Li¢hfield) Balance Sheet 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Note5 Fixed ass¢ts Tangible assers Current assets DcbioTS Cash at bank and in hand 2,653 18,089 17,408 20,742 17,408 Creditor5 Amounts falling due wiihin one year io 5,051 2.716 'et ¢urrent gssetsllli9bilities} 1.5,691 14.692 T44et as5etS 15.691 14,692 Unrestricted incon]e funds UnTesiricied funds 15,691 14,692 Por ilic vcai ending7 31 Augusi 2024 Iljt LUlI)pany was enliilcd i() exempiivrt fr()Jn audii under seciion 477 uf the Companic5 Act 2006 rcliiling io small ¢i)mpanies. Dir¢ctor5' f¢bPVrt51bilitics Tlic rncmbers hai'c iii)t required ihc conipany lo obiain an Judil of it% 2CLI)unts for thc ycdr in question in accordance iviih 5CCtioii 476, The directors acknoNvlcd8C their rcspunbibiliiies for complying with ihe requiretnent5 of Ihc Act with rcspect to accounting records and the prcparativn of J¢¢ounis. Thcsc financial stateTncnis have bccn prepared in accordancc with the provisions appli¢able to companies subjcci to Ihe 8rnall cornpanies regime wiihin Part 15 of the Companie5 Act 2006 and ivith the Financial Reponin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Approved by the Board for issue on 23 May 2025 JcDnifcr Punshon Direcior Cornpgny Registration No. 06673935
Jaek and Jill's Pr&School (Lichfieldl Notc5 to the Financial Statement5 For the vear elldcd 31 August 2024 Accounting policies Th¢ finantial 5tat¢nl¢DlS haNe been prepared under the hi.storical cosi ton>eniion and in accordance with Accouniing and Rcporling by Cliarities.. Siaiement of Recommended Praciice applicable io charities preparing rheir accounts in accordance iNith ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irclalld IFRS 1021 effective l January 2019, thc Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelalld IFRS 1021 and Ihe CoTnpanie.% ALI 2006. The cliJrily conslituteb a public bcn¢fit entity as defincd by FRS 102. The principal accouniing policies adoplcd it] the preparaiion of th¢ financial siatCTn¢nts are a5 follow5-. Fees Fees are Tecognistd a5 eamed. DonatlOlJ5 and Grants Inconie trom donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in income when th¢5e are Teceivable. Wh¢n donors specify thai donations and grdnis are for particular restricted purposes ivhich do not amount to pre- condilioiis TegaTding eniiileinent. this incoine is included a.4 rcsiricied income w.hen receii'able. Jnterest receivable Inieiest re¢eiwable is included in (he Siaiemeni of Financial Aciivitics in the ycar in 14'hich it is receivable. Expenditure All expenditure is reCobniSed once Iherc is a Icgal or conslnJciiN'c obligation loi that expcnditure, 51 is probablc seiilLmcni is required and the amouni cJn be iiieasured rcliably. Governnient grants Incomc from governmcnt grants is accounted for to recognTSC the ui¢ome in the period in which r¢lai¢d cosis arisc. If the grani Is receI.1C without spccific rclaied costs bcinLy incurred (he grant proceeds &Te recogniscd when they are receikable. Tangible fixed #5setS All fixed assers are capiialised. Depiecialion is provided al the follow'ing annual rates in order 10 'rIte off Cach asset over Its e%iimaied useful life. Compuicrs FixtUTes and fitiings 25fj1 on slrai8hi line basi5 20fj/o on slTai8hi line basis Fnd accountang R¢4lriitL.d funds are lo be u.qed for %peLific purposes laid down by ihe grant making body or donor. Unr¢stri¢ted funds are inLoining rcsourLcs receivable for cxpenditure on the gencral objectives of tlic charity. Coing concern The accounis hai'e been preparcd on thc gToing conc¢m ba515. As explained in the Irusiees, report. the COVID pandemic has adi'erscly aflecied the Pre-school. howei'er the Icvcl of activity has now. recovcrcd to 8 5U5tainable l¢vel and Ihc tnistces arc confidenr that the pre-school has sufficieni resource5 to continuc trading foT the forcs¢¢able future. 2. Charity status Thc Charity is a company limited by guarantcc and ha5 no sharc capital. The liubilsly of each m¢mber Jn the event of winding up is limited io £1.
Jack and Jill'5 Pre-school {Li¢hfield) Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (Continued) J. Income from optration ora pre-school 2024 2023 Fees 84.484 83,531 84,484 83,531 4. Charitable expenditure 2024 2023 Salarics Employcr's pensions Agency siaff Siaff and lrnsice training Resouicc5 and 5nock5 Rent Insurance Telephone and internei Sundry exp¢ns¢$ Payroll Independcnl examineT Dcprcciation 59.360 1,4¥4 4,364 114 2,466 9,676 518 1,685 1,314 936 1.650 58.848 830 619 224 2,412 9,216 481 967 444 1.320 175 83,567 76.657 Net ineome 2024 2023 This is slatcd after charging.. Indcpcndenl F.x&Thiner- indepcndcnl examinalio other 1,650 936 1,320 Depreciation 175 6. Taxalion No liability to UK ¢OTporation tax aTose on OTdinary aclivilies for the year ended 31 August 202412023 - £Nill.
Jack and Jill'5 Pre-sehool (Lichfieldl Notes to the Financial Statement$ For th¢ Year Ended 31 August 2024 (Continued) 7. Sttsff costs And trustees remuneration 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries D¢finod ¢onirIbulivn pcnsiott contributions 59.360 1,484 58.848 830 60.844 59.678 Average number of full.ltme equivaleni employees during rhe year Furthering the cliariiies object5 No CTnployet ctsrned morc tlian £60.000 pcr annum (2023 Nill. TrUstec. receii'ed no TeniuDcration foi a¢ting In Ihe capacity of irubl¢e12023 £Nill and wer¢ Iiiil rLimbursed Ivr any of their cxpcnscs in th¢ year (2023 £NlIll. 8. Tangible fixed assets Computers Fixtures and ritting$ Total Cost Ai I S¢piember 2023 and 31 August 2024 488 883 1.371 Dcprcciatiun Ai I Scpiember 2023 488 883 1.371 Char¥¢ for year Ai 31 Au¥ust 2024 4S8 883 1,371 Net Boi)k Value at 31 August 2024 9. Debtor$-. Amou)Jt$ falling due ivithin one vear 2024 2023 Trade Debtors 2.654 2,654
J#ek and Jill's Pre-school ILi£hfieldJ Note5 to tho Financial Statcmcnts For the }'ear ended 31 August 2024 {continued) 9. Creditor5'. Amoun15 falling due w.ithin one Tr'ear 2024 2023 Trade Creditors and Accruals PAYE and Naiional Insurancc Pension Contributions Fees Receive in AdN'anee 4.060 138 753 222 1.603 629 362 5,051 2,716