CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1st April 2023
31st March 2024
Charity name:
Beavers Lodge Playgroup
Charity registration number:
1141393
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
The object of the charity is lo 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
services id8ntified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
Beavers Lodge Playgroup provides a saf8,
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
dev8lopment within the setting
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para1.18
The trustees, together wtth the playgroup
manager and staff, have taken into account
the Charity Commission reGommendations
as stated in Seclion 17{51 of the Charities
Act and the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Re9ulalions of 2008, with regard
to public benefit
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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
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Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
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Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
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Other
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Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of tts
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
During 2023124 Playgroup has been
completely full, with 52 children on roll and
long warting list for parents wanting their
child to attend, including on a 30 hours per
week basis. Staff are finding that many
children admitted to Playgroup currently
have a very low baseline level, and require
lots of intervention to bring them up to the
level needed to make them ready to attend
school and pre-school by the time thèy
leave Playgroup. 14 of the children are on
the Playgroup's SEN register- 7 who
receive inclusion funding, and 7 who
require speech and language interventions.
Para 1.20
One area of particular concern has been
the oral health of children coming to
Playgroup. We have therefore arranged a
dental workshop for parents and children,
run by an NHS dental nurse. Other parent
workshops that we have run include..
Early Communication Skills
Healthy Eating
Forest School
Toileting
SEN Workshop {for parents with
children with SEN)
Personal, Social and Emotional
Development
2022123 saw the purchase of a fantastic
riew uuldpor play Structure, and
development of Playgroup's outside space.
Although costly, this was a great
investment, and children have continu8d to
enjoy using the new facilities during
2023124. A$ 8taffing Costs have increased,
financial conslraints have meant that il has
been necessary to spend less on
educational resources this year. However,
we are extremely well-equipped. and
children have aC￿sS to amazing facilities.
Children have also benefitted from physical
literacy sessions delivered by expert sports
¢oaches. and new activilies introduced as
part of an Oxford University research
projed, The One Project..

All staff have continued lo develop their
skills, utilising training available such as
First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Safely,
Supporting Sensory Needs. Behaviour,
Handling .qp.nsitiv8 Convèrsations, and
Health and Safety in the Workplace. The
Playgroup Manager has continued to work
as part-linie leGlurei iii Early Years and
Childcare at Kingston University, and has
been trained to start working for the DfE as
a mentor to other childcare settings. Her
knowledge and expertise have been
invaluable to everyone at the Playgroup,
includin
staff.
arents and children.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
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Performance offundraising
activities against objectives
set
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Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
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Other
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Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
ol the period
Pora 1.21
Despite very careful spending during
2023124, there has still been an in-year loss
of £20,400, which haa eroded the reserve
funds to just £75,181. This is largely due to
increased overall salary ¢osts'. inflation, and
the increase in Minimum Wage levels,
employer National Insurance and tax
contributions. and pensinr5£ PIAygroup
benefits from a very low turnover of staff,
which ensures that there is a wealth of
experience, and consistency of Care for the
children. It is hoped that funding levels will
increase in order to mitigate this precarious
situation and bring the Playgroup back into
a 'break-even° situation for futur& years.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Reserves are held in order to finance
necessary redecoration and refurbishment
proiecls, and also to provide financial
stability against the potential impact of
staffin
issues
althou
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very low turnover of staffj, and increases in
the cost of energy, reSoUr￿s, salaries and
other overheads.
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
£75,181
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
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Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
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Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
oncern
Para 1.23
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The charity's principal
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sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
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Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
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Para 1.48
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25
Trust
Truslee 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
Appointed by Committee at AGM
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
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Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
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Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
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Para 1.51
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
Beavers Lodge Playgroup
Other name the charity uses
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Registered charity number
1141393
Charity's principal address
Salisbury Road
Hounslow
TW4 6BE

Names of the charity trustees who manage Ihe charity
Trustaa name
Office {if any)
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Name of per￿n lor body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
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Lucinda Palmer-
Dunn
Barbara Moses
Dimple Ludhra
Treasurer
Chair
Secretary
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Cor
rate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re
Dlw¢tor name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to thp. chgrity
Truste8 name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
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held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalflhe
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
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Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
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Additional inforniation (optional}
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chlof executive or names of $enior staff members (Optional information
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
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ersonnel details
Other o
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tional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position leg Secretary,
Chair, etcl
L RALMeE_
Date
21/iJir

Beavers Lodge Playgroup
Beaverfs Lod e Pla
Income and Ex
enditure Statement
For the Year Ended 31st March 2024
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Note
2023124
2022123
Income
Fees - Direct From Parents
Fees . Other Grantslcommission
Fees- LBH Childcare Funding
13.579
9.4S6
197,364
220,409
11.926
1.307
181.491
194.724
Expandituro
Salaries
Premises Costs
Maintenance
Insuranee
TelephoneslBroadband
Electrlcity
Gas
Water
IT Equipment
legning ProdLiets J Hygiène
StslionerylPrinting
Educational - BookslArts & CraftslToys
taff Trainin9
Advertisinglmarketinglsignage
Ofsted Registration
DES Charges
Accountancy
LBH Payroll Chaoes
Depreciation
205,824
4.000
6.069
1.285
2.490
5,749
5.294
494
1,400
2.902
1.831
1.987
1,390
188,052
4,000
21,916
1.248
3,150
10.058
4,434
483
3,046
1,131
3.992
1.OY6
294
35
213
2,643
609
7,344
253.724
35
1,134
582
7,344
249,809
Surplu51lDefiGitl
(29,400)
{59,000)
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Beavers Lodge Playgroup
Beaver's Lod e Pla
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Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2024
Note
2023124
2022123
Fixed Assets
Flxlures, Fittings & Equipment
22,422
29.766
Current Assets
Cash in HandlBank Balance
Prepayments and Accrued Income
123,071
35
123,106
138.441
35
138.476
Current Liabilities
Salaries
Premises Costs {sinking fund)
Maintenance
Water
Electricity
CleaninglWa$te Removal
Accountancy
Gas
Advertlslnglslgnage
Payroll Charges
17.481
52.000
14.806
48.000
807
800
59
70,347
55
63.661
Net Assets
75,181
104.582
Accumulated Surplus (Deficit)
75,181
104,582
Signed (Treasurerl....
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Beavers Lodge Playgroup
Beaver's Lod e Pla
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Notés io the Accounts for the Year Endin
31st March 2024
AGcounting Policles
1. Depr¢¢latlon
Depreciation has been provided #t the folloW￿g Tale Sn ordertc wr*te off the wets
over Ihelreslimaled useful lives being..
25% straight line on FF&E
10% straight line on bU1￿1n9$
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Independent examlnerfs report t•the tn15teo* of Be•¥ers Lodst Playsroup
I report on the accounts of the Ch4TIty for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on
page5 1 to 2.
Respectl¥e ￿pOnSIbIlItIeS of tru5tee5 and examlner
The charfs trustees are responsble forthe preparatlon of the accounts. Ihe chartystrustees
¢onsiderthat an audi¢15 noL Kequired foi thi5 year under 5ecrion 144121 of the Charr(tes Aci 2011 Ithe
2011 Act) or under R￿Ulat￿)n 10111{al to Icl of the Charfcies Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006
(the 2006 Regulation51 and that an independent examination 15 needed. The charity Is preparing
accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examinatlon by belng a qualmled member of
Ihe Institute of Chartered Accoltntsnts in England and Waks.
ft is my responsibility to examine the accounts under sectlon 145 of the Charities Art 2011 aNI under
sectwn 44llllcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 Ithe 2CQS Act), tofoltow
the procedures laid down In the general DiiettiDns given by the Charjty Commiss￿n under settion
14515llbl of the 2011 Art, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Ba51s of Independent •xamlnorfs report
My exarnination wa5 carrled out in accoTdan¢e wfth the general Directions glven bythe Charlty
Commission and is in ac¢ordance wlth Regulation 11 of the CharitiesAccounts Iscotlandl Regulat￿n$
2006. An examination indudes a revlew of the accountlno records kept bythe charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of anv
unusual item5 or dise105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
oncerning any such fflatters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be requlred in an audlt and consequentfy no opinlon is given as to whetherthe accounts present a
'true and falr Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matter5 Set 04rt In the next statemerrt.
Independent •xamlnerfs 514tement
In ConneC￿n with my examination, no matier has cometo my attention:
lil Which gples me reasonable cause io belleve that In any material re5pertthe requirements:
To keep accounting reco￿$ bn accoidance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and sectlon Hll)lal of
the 2005 Act and Regulatlon 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations and to prepare accounts which
•¢¢ord wlth the accountitl8 recoi(ts and wtnply wlth the accountlng TequIreMen￿ of the 2011 Att,
and sertlon 44llllbl of the 2005 Art and Regulatlon 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulatlons, have not
been met.
121 Or, to which. in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accvunl> tD bE wEached.
S¢ned,
Moh5in Hasan
Date..
241,1><
Member of the Assotiation fJf Chartered Certifièd Accountants
71 Anti8ua Way
Newton Leys
Milton Keynes
MK3 SGF

Indepondent oxamlneffs report tothe tn15tqQ5 of Beavers Lodge Playvoup
I report on ihe accounts of the Charlty forthe year ended 31 March 2024, which are sa out on
pages I to 2.
Respectlve responslbllltles of trustses and e¥amlner
The charitvs Irustees are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts. The ¢harty5 trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
2011 Act) or under Regulation Iollllal to Icl of the Charfcies Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006
(the 2t)J6 Regulations) and that an independent exarnination 15 needed. The charity is preparing
accrued accounts and l am qvalrfied to undertake the examination by belng a qualified member of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
It ts my responsibility to examine the actounts under sertion 145 of the Charities Att 2011 and under
section 44llllcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2￿5 Ithe 2CX)5 *LtI. to follow
the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charty Commission under section
14515llbl of the 2011 Att, and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Bas15 of Independent examlnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirertion5 given by the Charhy
Commission and is in accordance with ReBulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations
2006. An examination includes a revlew of the accountlng 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 3S trustees
concerning any suth matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequentty no opinlon is given as to whetherthe accounts present a
'true and fair Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matters set out In the next statement.
IndepEndent examlnerf5 5tat•ment
In connectlon wtth my examIn￿lOn. no matter has come to my attention:
lil Which gives me reasonable cause to believe ihat In any materlal respertthe requlrements:
To keep accounting records In accordance with sertion 130 of the 2011 Acl and sertlon 441111al of
the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2fJ)6 A¢¢ounts Regulations and to prepare acwunts which
accord with the accountin8 records and comply with the accounting Tequlrements of the 2011 Act.
and section 44llllbl of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 21x16 Accounts Regulatlons. have not
been met.
12) Or. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandin8
of the accounts to be reached.
Signed,
Mohsin Hasan
Date:
Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
71 Antigua Way
Newton Leys
fvAilton Keynes
MK3 5GF