Leeman Road Playgroup
(Charity Number: 1137011)
Trustees Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ended
31st August 2024
Leeman Road Playgroup
(Charity Number: 1137011)
Contents
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|Report|of the|Trustees|1|
|Independent|Examiner's|Report|4|
|Receipts &|Payments Accounts|5|
|Statement|of Assets|and|Liabilities|6|
|Notes|to the Accounts|7|
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Trustees’ Annual Report
From: 1st September 2023 To: 31st August 2024
Charity's full name Leeman Road Playgroup
Registered Company number n/a
Registered Charity number 1137011 —
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Objectives and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
To enhance the development and education of children below statutory school age
To offer high quality play, education and care
To provide equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their race, culture, religion, means or abilities To follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts
Provide high quality childcare which supports families and prepares children to become confident, happy citizens.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Children continue to learn well through a high quality, safe and fun environment Difference, diversity and inclusion is promoted and celebrated. Children learn about being kind, respectful A focus on communication has supported the children's speech and language development. The setting Staff ensure that children ensure that children recieve high levels of care and attention and are supported Children are supported to develop a high level of independence Parent partnerships have been further developed - opportunities for parents to spend time with their child in Number of children attending is stable, ensuring that the Playgroup is financially secure The curriculum is enhanced by specialist sports provision, visitors and visits into the local There is a committed and stable staff team who undertake ongoing training to develop their own Effective partnership working with school ensures seamiess transition into school
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Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
Total Income - £74,474.16
Total Expenditure - £ 72,659.40
Amount carried over in Current Account on 31st August 2024: £14,642.26
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Any reserves are for the safeguarding of the setting in relation to staffing, the building or decline in numbers of children attending
Amount of reserves held
Balance of Savings Account 1st September 2023: £26,652.82 Balance of Savings Account 31st August 2024: £27,172.76
Reasons for holding zero reserves: n/a
Funds materially in deficit: n/a
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Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern: n/a
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Additional information
The Playgroup's principal source of funds is government funding per child attending. Risks would be linked to a drop in the number of children
Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document : Constitution
How the charity is constituted: Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods Through the Annual General Meeting
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Additional governance issues The trustees meet 6 times per year including the AGM
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Reference and administration details
Charity’s full name
Leeman Road Playgroup
| Othernames the | charity is known by | n/a | ||
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| Charity’s principal address | St Barnabas CE Primary School | |||
| Jubilee | Terrace, Leeman Road | |||
| York | ||||
| Postcode YO264YZ | ||||
| Names ofthetrustees who manage the |
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| : | Name ofperson (orbody) | |||
| wholeyear | (ifany) | |||
| Karen Boardman | Chair | |||
| Sarah Patton | Treasurer | 10.10.2023 | ||
| Laura Smith | Secretary | 10.10.2023 | ||
| Danielle Bowman | 14.11.2023 | |||
| Jonathan Bowman | 5.2.2024 | |||
| Anne-Marie Hart | 1.1.2023 - 5.2.2024 | |||
| Names and addresses ofadvisers (OPTIONAL | ||||
| ‘Typeofadviser Payrollservices |
Ss[NamoCds VA-LTrading StringerHouse,34LuptonStreet,Hunslet,Leeds |
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
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Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature $f “gtt_
FullName sarah Patton
Position Treasurer
Date 04/02/2025
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Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Leeman Road Play8roup I report on the accounts of: Leeman Road Playgroup for the year ended: 31st August 2024 which are set out on pages 5 to 7. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the Charlty's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Art. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination givin8 me cause to believe that In any material respect: l accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2 the accounts do not accord wlth those records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. /L/It Jeff Todd IFCA) Date: Outsource Independent examinatlon servlces 24 First Avenue York Y0317YQ
Leeman Road Playgroup (Charity Number: 11370111 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the year ended: 31st Au8USt 2024 2024 Totsl funds 2023 Totsl funds Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Recelpts Fees income NEG Fundin8 Other grants Donations & fundraising Bank interest Total recelpts 13,931 59,771 161 91 520 74,474 13,931 59,771 161 91 520 74,474 6,250 71,370 46 253 77.919 Payments Salarles Pension costs Staff tra5ning & other costs Agency costs Play materials & equipment Activities & outings Refreshments (inc milk) Rent & rates Insurance Cleaning, repairs and maintenance Affiliations & subscrlptlons Accountancy & payroll fees Postage Advertising & publlclty General equipment Bank charges Total payments 62,333 2,238 447 62,333 2,238 447 52,206 2, 144 213 4,571 2,204 811 634 2,000 585 1,478 1,586 $44 2,000 656 540 421 330 1,478 1,586 544 656 540 421 330 453 320 100 39 77 66,357 82 72,659 82 72,659 Net of receipts/(payments) Transfers between funds 1,815 1,815 11,562 Balance brought forward Balance carried forward 40,000 28,438 41,815 41,815 40,000
Leeman Road Playgroup (Charity Number: 1137011) Statement of Assets and Llablllties at: 31st August 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestrlcted funds Restrlrted funds Assets Cash at bank and In hand Current bank account Savings bank account 14,642 27,173 41,815 14,642 27,173 13,347 26,653 2024 Total funds 2023 Totsl funds Unrestrlrted funds Restrlrted funds Llabllltles Independent Examlnation fee 340 340 340 340 330 330
Leeman Road Playgroup (Charity Number: 1137011) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended: 31st August 2024 l. Basis of Accounts The Trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (21 of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipt5 and payments basi5. Approval of Accounts for the year ended: 31st August 2024 The report and accounts were approved at meetin8 of the Trustees held on; 1710112025 Date 0410212025 Slgned for and on behalf of the Trustees Date Sarah Patton Treasurer Prlnt Name Posltlon (e.8. Chalr etc)