CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2021 315t March 2022 Charity name: Beavers Lodge Playgroup Charity registration number: 1141393 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The objecl of the charity is to offer appropriate play, education, family learning and care facilities for children who are primarily under statutory school age Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or servi$ identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Beavers Lodge Playgroup provides a safe, fun learning environment for all children over the age of 2 until they attend school, regardless of their cultural or religious background, gender, financial situation or ability. Appropriate educational and play equipment is purchased, so that the best Possible start is given to the child's development within the setting Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees, together with the playgroup manager and staff, have taken into account the Charity Commission recommendations as stated in Section 17{5) of the Charities Act and the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations of 2008, wilh regard to public benefit Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further stalements where relevant aboLrt: SORP ference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making nla Policy on social investment including program related investment P8ra 1.38 nla Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 nla
other nla Achievements and Performance SORP referen Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstan$ of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. The number of children attending Beavers Lodge Playgroup has started to increase during 2021122, following the lower numbers of the Covid19-impacted 2020121. 11 has been wonderful to gradually return to a more normal experience for staff, parents and Children, and to begin to work again on projects such as"Forest School" and training the children in tooth brushing. A new website has been designed and set up, so that existing and prospective parents can obtain useful infomation about Playgroup, and can see all of the amazing activities offered to the children. Para 1.20 Some excellent educational resources have been purchased, including those especially targeted at children with Special Educational Needs. There has also been a strong focus on physical literacy, with an expert "Active pla sports Goach working with the children during the Spring Tem 2022. This intervention has hugely improved the lives of our children, most of whom live locally in flats without gardens. All staff have continued to develop their personal skills with many courses, including training in Promoting Positive Behaviour, Developing a Progressive Curriculurn for Maths. Sensory Needs, Applying for EHCPS, Saferworking Practices, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Understanding the Impact of Trauma, Staff Management, Social Communication Difficulties, Coaching, IT Skills, and Childcare Diplomas. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 nla Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set nla Para 1.41
Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other nla Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 2021122 has seen the start of the impact of increases in the cost of living, wth higher utilities bills and a necessary increase in staff salaries. Reserves built up over the last few years have been utilised to provide us with lots of lovely new educational resources for the children and a much- needed brand new website (cost - £3,350}. Various essential maintenance projects have been carried out, and we have installed brand new LED lighling for the whole setting {cost - £7,779) and bought a new dishwasher (cost- £629). We have therefore reached the end of 2021122 with a lower level of reserves, but still with plenty of funds to help us to survive any potential financial difficulties that may be encountered over the coming months and years. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Resetves are held in order to finance essential redecoration and refurbishment projects, and also to provide financial stability against potential future expenditure, such as increases in staff salaries and the increased costs associated with utilities and other overheads. The recent closure of our local army barracks has impacted on pupil numbers, and until the army premises are converted to accommodation as planned it is likely that our pupil numbers will remain lower than usual, which is likely to impact on our fees income. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £163,582 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 nla Details of fund malerially in deficit Para 1.24 nla Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.23 nla
Additional infomiation (optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about- The charity's principal nla sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity nla Para 1.46 Other nla Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts= Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the Gharity constituted? Para 1.25 Trust Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 APF1nIed by Committee at AGM Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prOdUr&S adopted for the induction and training of truslees nla Para 1_51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the harity works nla Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties nla Para 1.51
Other nla Reference and Administrative details Charity name Beavers Lodge Playgroup Othèr name the charity uses nla Registered charity number 1141393 Charity's principal address Salisbury Road Hounslow TW4 6BE Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Trustee name Office Ilf any) Date5 acted if not for whole ear To 15th September 2021 Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trusteè ifan Dorina Scott Treasurer Barbara Moses Dimple Ludhra Lucinda Palmer- Dunn Chair Secretary Treasurer From 15th September 2021 to date Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dirèctor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole èar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity nla Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects nla Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets nla Additional information loplional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees deGlare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full nam&(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) L RrtLM(g- TLtmu£c£ JH oir Date Ir/i 123 25.1.23
Beavers Lodge Playgroup Beaver's Lod e Pla Income and Ex enditure Statement For the Year Ended 31st March 2022 rou Note 2021122 2020121 Income Fees- Direct From Parents Fees - Childcare Voucher5 Fees - LBH Childcare Funding Furfough Grant 10.943 9,885 137.456 823 149,223 148,173 25,796 183,853 Expgndlture Salaries Premises Cost$ Maintenance Insurance TelephoneslBroadband Electricty Gas Water IT Equipment Food Cleanlng Products l Hygiene StslionerylPrinting Postage Educational - BookslArts & Crafts9ys First Aid Staff Training Advertisinglmarkelinglsignage Ofsted Registration DBS Charges A¢¢ountsncy LBH Payroll Charge8 Depreciation 161,411 4.000 9,232 1.224 963 10,099 3,884 2,358 144,101 4,000 2,879 1.224 926 4,644 7.003 151 13 1,674 952 2,754 1,127 15 768 2.528 877 248 35 200 250 590 1,313 35 {551 583 201,930 175,592 SurplusllDeficit) 52.707 8,261 Page I
Beavers Lodge Playgroup Beaver's Lod e Pla Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2022 rou Note 2021122 2020121 Fixed Assets Fixtures. Fittings & Equipment 2.985 385 Current A5$ets Cash in HandlBank Balance Prepayments and Accrued Income 216.801 280,689 35 35 216.836 280,724 Current Liabllitie$ Salaries Premises Costs (sinking fund) Maintenance Water Electricity Cleaningwasle Removal Accountsncy Gas Advertisinglsignage Payroll Charges 12,185 44,000 12,069 40,000 3.794 302 4,117 797 3.299 390 53 64,821 54 56,238 Ngt Assets 163.582 216.288 A¢¢umulatsd Surplus {Deficiti 163.582 216.288 Signed (Treayurerl...... Dale..... Page 2
Beavers Lodge Playgroup Beaver's Lod e Pla rou Notès to the Accounts for the Year Endln 31st March 2022 Accountlng Poli¢185 1. Oepreclatton Depreciation has been prov0d al the follwng rale in order lo write off the assets overlheireslimaled useful lives being.. 25% slraighl lin8 Page 3
Independent examlneff s report to the trustees of Beavers Lodge Playgroup I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages I to 2. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner Thè chariV5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitvs trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Art 2011 (the 2011 Act) or under Regulation Iollllal to Icl of the Charities Account5 (Scotlandl Regulation5 2006 Ithe 2006 Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity 15 preparing accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. It Is my spOnsibl11ty to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and under section 44llllcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 (the 2005 Act), to follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directlons grven by the Charity Commission and 15 in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a tomparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 111 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respett the requirements.. To keep accounting retords in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Art and sertion 44llllal of the 2005 Art and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act. and section 44{Illb) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulatlons, have not been met. 121 Or, to which, In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed. Mohsin Hasan Date.. 23101123 Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 71 Antigua Way Newton Leys, Milton Keynes MK3 5GF
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Beavers Lodge Playgroup
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 2.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) or under Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (the 2006 Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is preparing accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and under section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act), to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, and section 44(1)(b) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, have not been met.
(2) Or, to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed,
Mohsin Hasan Date: 23/01/23 Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 71 Antigua Way Newton Leys, Milton Keynes MK3 5GF