# 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<br>From: 1st September 2023 To: 31st August 2024<br>Charity's full name Leeman Road Playgroup<br>Registered Company number n/a<br>Registered Charity number 1137011 —<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## 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<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## 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<br>Type of governing document : Constitution<br>How the charity is constituted: Unincorporated association<br>Trustee selection methods Through the Annual General Meeting<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Charity’s principal address||St Barnabas CE Primary School|||
|||Jubilee|Terrace, Leeman Road||
|||York|||
||||Postcode YO264YZ||
|Names ofthetrustees who manage<br>the||chari|||
||||:|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<br>Payrollservices|Ss[NamoCds<br>VA-LTrading<br>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<br>Signature $f “gtt_<br>FullName sarah Patton<br>Position Treasurer<br>Date 04/02/2025<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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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:
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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)