Report of Activities, Trustee report Period Covered: April 2023- March 2024 This report outlines the key activities, events, fundraising efforts, and notable matters that took place during the period from April 2023 to March 2024. Fundraising and Donations Families were approached during the year to donate snacks due to low funds. In March 2024, a very generous donation of £30,000 was received from Mr Peter Hinsley, Instructed by Colin Harwin and Sprake & Kingsley Solicitors. This donation will be formally reviewed at the next annual retum. Educational and Children's Events World Book Day (7 March 2024): Children were invited to bring in a favourite book and wear pyjamas. The event was well received and supported reading for pleasure and developing literacy skills. Bedtime Story Book Library (introduced 14 February 2024): A new initiative launched to encourage shared reading and bedtime routines at home. Easter 2024: Easter eggs were provided for all children. An Easter egg hunt took place on 31 March, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Children in Need (17 November 2023): Children attended in pyjamas and contributed £1 to support the charity. Celebrations and Social Events Halloween Party (October 2023): A fancy-dress party with snacks and games was held. Christmas Party (15 December 2023): Included a bouncy castle and party food for the children. Leavers, Party: Presents, party food, and a bouncy castle were provided to celebrate children moving on. King's Coronation Celebration (5 May 2023): A tea paty was held, and children dressed in red, white, and blue. Staffing and Operatlonal Matters In June 2023, additional stsff were adverts'sed for due to the ratio requirements associated with supporting children with special educational needs. Interviews were held but none of the candidates proved suitable. In September 2023, COn￿mS were raised regarding parent engagement, with feedback suggesting that the Tapestry system needed explaining and promoting in order to get parents to engage with the app in the interests of their children,s development. Health and Wellbeing During November 2023, there were reported cases of COVID-19 and sickness bugs affecting attendan￿. Conclusion The period from April 2023 to March 2024 was marked by a wide range of successful events and initiatives that supported children's leaming, wellbeing, and enjoyment. The committee and staff worked collaboratively to provide enriching experiences despite challenges relating to staffing, illness, and parent engagement. The significant donation received in March 2024 represents a major opportunity for future development and will be addressed in the next annual return. CLnLL or ci QLr PLfSon EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 GRAVER & CO Accountants 2 Station Road Brundall Norwich NR13 SLA EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY INCOME EXPENDI co YEAR ENDED 31 ST N(ARCH 2024 2023 tNCOME Donations Received FeLS & Fundraising Grants R¢¥eived 30000.00 2910.00 52924.83 6800 56862 63662 85834.83 EXPENSES Sm911 Toys & Consumables Refr¢ihments Wagcs & National InsuTance Rent Insurdncc Registralion Fee Repairs & R¢new8ls Telephi)ne Piisla8¢, Ststionery & Phi)logTaphs cle￿11ng Aicounlancy Books Children's Paty Waste DiitK75al Travel Equipmcnt Hire Staff Entertaining Unifomi & Prol¢¢live Clothing Advertiling Training Sundry DBS Check-s Adjuslm¢nts Prof¢55ioiial Fees sub5criplion5 1052 368 63089 6754 787 50 1013 1298 253 75 1306 55 185 550 22 292 392.50 160.21 59062.60 6948.00 809.79 50.00 775.90 932.67 43.27 39.66 1344.00 2.00 426.49 855.20 151.62 116.80 107 120 739 3a 109 126.00 17.66 18.00 348.00 335.00 72755.37 40 78294 i-iation 185 118 344 647 Toys & Equipment Offiue Equipm¢nt Sundry Equipment 139.00 160.80 257.00 556.80 78938 115276) 73312.17 12522.66 DEFIcIT￿xCESs FOR YEAR BANK ACCOUNT llqP FF 1327.07 11195.59 { 152781 41971 RESERVE brought forivard 26695.54 26695 RESERVE Carried forweJd 37891.13 EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL Em￿[ANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY BALANCE SHEET 31 ST MARCH 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS at cost less depreciation Toys & Equipment Office EquÉpment Sundry Equipment 558 354 1031 419.00 483.00 774.00 1943 1676.00 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Payments In Advance Barclays Bank PLC Barclays Bank PLC Community Account Cash In Hand 1000 1000.00 534.00 35011.16 23281 1327 2538 2387.80 28146 38932.96 LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 3394 2717.83 24752 36215.13 26695 37891,13 EMfkIANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL PRE-SCHOOL We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 st March 2024 set out on pages RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND ACCOUNTANTS The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with requirements of The Charities Act 2011 (the Act). We report in respect of our examination of the the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out our examination, we have followed the applicable directions given by The Charity Commission under Section 145(5b) of the Act. BASIS OF OPINION Our procedures consisted of comparing the accounts with the accounting records of the Charity, and making such limited enquiries of the Trustees of the Charity as we considered necessary for the purposes of this report. These procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion. OPINION We have completed the examination. We confinn that no material matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination which gives us cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 2 Station Road Brundall Nonvich NR13 SLA GRA &, CO LIMITED Date If V L,£., EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 GRAVER & CO Accountants 2 Station Road Brundall Norwich NR13 SLA EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY INCOME EXPENDI co YEAR ENDED 31 ST N(ARCH 2024 2023 tNCOME Donations Received FeLS & Fundraising Grants R¢¥eived 30000.00 2910.00 52924.83 6800 56862 63662 85834.83 EXPENSES Sm911 Toys & Consumables Refr¢ihments Wagcs & National InsuTance Rent Insurdncc Registralion Fee Repairs & R¢new8ls Telephi)ne Piisla8¢, Ststionery & Phi)logTaphs cle￿11ng Aicounlancy Books Children's Paty Waste DiitK75al Travel Equipmcnt Hire Staff Entertaining Unifomi & Prol¢¢live Clothing Advertiling Training Sundry DBS Check-s Adjuslm¢nts Prof¢55ioiial Fees sub5criplion5 1052 368 63089 6754 787 50 1013 1298 253 75 1306 55 185 550 22 292 392.50 160.21 59062.60 6948.00 809.79 50.00 775.90 932.67 43.27 39.66 1344.00 2.00 426.49 855.20 151.62 116.80 107 120 739 3a 109 126.00 17.66 18.00 348.00 335.00 72755.37 40 78294 i-iation 185 118 344 647 Toys & Equipment Offiue Equipm¢nt Sundry Equipment 139.00 160.80 257.00 556.80 78938 115276) 73312.17 12522.66 DEFIcIT￿xCESs FOR YEAR BANK ACCOUNT llqP FF 1327.07 11195.59 { 152781 41971 RESERVE brought forivard 26695.54 26695 RESERVE Carried forweJd 37891.13 EMMANUEL PRE.SCHOOL Em￿[ANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY BALANCE SHEET 31 ST MARCH 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS at cost less depreciation Toys & Equipment Office EquÉpment Sundry Equipment 558 354 1031 419.00 483.00 774.00 1943 1676.00 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Payments In Advance Barclays Bank PLC Barclays Bank PLC Community Account Cash In Hand 1000 1000.00 534.00 35011.16 23281 1327 2538 2387.80 28146 38932.96 LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 3394 2717.83 24752 36215.13 26695 37891,13 EMfkIANUEL PRE.SCHOOL EMMANUEL CHURCH HALL ROOMS ROSE LANE BUNGAY ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL PRE-SCHOOL We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 st March 2024 set out on pages RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND ACCOUNTANTS The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with requirements of The Charities Act 2011 (the Act). We report in respect of our examination of the the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 201 l Act and in carrying out our examination, we have followed the applicable directions given by The Charity Commission under Section 145(5b) of the Act. BASIS OF OPINION Our procedures consisted of comparing the accounts with the accounting records of the Charity, and making such limited enquiries of the Trustees of the Charity as we considered necessary for the purposes of this report. These procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion. OPINION We have completed the examination. We confinn that no material matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination which gives us cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 2 Station Road Brundall Nonvich NR13 SLA GRA &, CO LIMITED Date If V L,£.,