Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date 01 PericKI end date 31 . 2024 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Trinket Box Pre-school Ltd Other names charity Is known by Reglstered charlty number (rf any} 1145468 Charity's principal address clo Thorpe Greenways Schools Greenways Southend on Sea Essex Postcode SS13BS Namos of the charity trusteos who manage the charity Tn*t¢• name Dat•s act•d if nat for vthole Offl¢e Ilf any) Name of pgrson lor body) •ntlll int trustee Ifan CoMmittee￿rinket Box Members at AGM Mr5 H Wrwht Mrs K Durritt Resigned 18.6.24 CoMmittee￿rinket Box Members at AGM Committeetrrinket Box Members at AGM CoMmittee￿rinket Box Members at AGM CoMmitt￿￿rInket Box Members at AGM Committeerrrinket Box Members at AGM Mr K Lockhart MrA Robinson Treasurer Mrs N Baker Resigned 18.6.24 Miss S L Campbell Chair Existing Trustee but appointed as Chair 18.6.24 Mrs S M Rivers Committeerrrinkel Box Members at AGM COMMIttee￿rInket Box Members at AGM Mrs E Scott Secretary Existing Trustee but appointed as Secretary 18.6.24 Mrs J Dalley Committeerrrinket Box Members at AGM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TAR Marth 2012 18 19 20 Name$ ¢>f tho trusteos for the charity, if anyi (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted rf not for whola ear Names and addresses of advlsers {Optlonal I￿ornia110n> of advlser Name Address Name of Chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trnst Deed (Articles of Association) Type of goveming document .JetrU How the charity is Constituted Limited Company Trustee selection methods leo appoin',vl by elpcipd by, Elected and appointed Addltlonal governance luue$ (OMional Infomiation) The charity recruits and appoints new committee members from the school community and the committee has adopted procedures to ensure the suitability of the candidates. Appropriate training is given to develop their awareness of the charities aims and objectives together with an awareness of child safeguarding. In regard to risk management the trustees have a duty to identify the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assuran¢8 against fraud and e￿Or. You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for tt)e induction and training of trustees. the Charity's organisational Stru￿U￿ and any wider netr￿ork with vknich the charity • relationship with any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. TAR March 2012 Section C Ob ectives and activities To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provrde the needs of their children through ¢ommunity groups and by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities. By offering family leaming and extended group hours to allow parents to have the option of retuming to work if required. We also adhere to and further the aims of thé Early Year5 Alliance. Summary of thé objects of tha charity set oul In Its governlng document The Charity operates a pre-school which is open to all the children from the communty belween the ages of 2 and 5 years. The pre-school actively engages with the children's parents and carers through regular communication and feedback on their child's development and progress. Incorne received is reinvested in the pre-school to improve the facilities, resources and outcomes for the children. Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the public beneflt In rolation to these objects (include within this sectlon Ihe statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charlty Commlssion on publlc bon8fit) Additlonal deL9ils of objectives and activilles (Optional infomiation) TAR Marth 2012 You may choose to indude further statements, thre levant, about: policy on grantmaking- policy programme related investment., contribution mad8 by volunteers. We ￿ceIved charitable donations from parents amounting to £555. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Th8 charty has carried OLrt fundraising events including-. 'Presents under the tree fundraiserf at Christmas Photography Events (commission based) Bag2school recycling scheme Raffle Adventure Island ticket fundraising scheme School leavers t-shirts Easyfundraising scheme Halloween scavenger hunt Mothers Day Cupcake fundraiser Summary ofthe main achlevements of the charlty durlng the year We k)ok at our resources on an annual basis, together with the needs of our cohort of children. We renewed some of our toys including revampy'ng our home area. Broken toys were replaced arKI we purchased some new learning resour￿5. We widen the children's leaming opportunities by having educational visitors in the setting. This year we signed up for an 'lncredible Eggs, programme and we had other visitors like Science-mania, Tiny Tales Storytellers, JKG Karate and party entertainers for our children's Christmas party and leavers Prom. The charty launched a Breakfast and After School Club to meet the childcare needs for wor￿ng parents. TAR Marth 2012 Section E Financial review The committee retain Sufficient reserve5 to proted th8 charity from flu¢tuation in incoming resources. The reserves held equates to at lea8t 3 months operating costs. Brlef 8latement of the ¢harlty'S polley on reserves Detalls of any funds materially In doficit There are no funds in deficit. Further financial review details (Optsonal infomiation) The charities principal source of funds is from the local govemment for children who attend that are in re￿Ipl of'Government Funding,. Parents also have the option to pay for sessions rf they are not in receipt of funding and anyone can wrchase additional sessions or lengthen the school day by paying a wrap around, b￿akfast or after school club fee. The charity operales various fundraising activities throughout the year. The charity has a monthly incorne and expendituré plan. This ensures all operating costs are controlled and allows expenditure for the children's resources to grow to cater for the current cohort's needs. You may choose to include addrtional infomth'on, where relevant about.. the charity's principal SoUr￿S of funds (induding any fundraising).. how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charrty., investment policy and objectives including any ethical invesbnent policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovè. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name($) P081tlon (eg Secretary* Chalr, etc) SARAH CAMPBELL ANDREW ROBINSON CHAIR TREASURER Date 9th May 2025 TAR March 2012 3REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 077673t14 (England and Wale51 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1145468 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCLIL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 FOR TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMJTED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAIL4NTEE) TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 1024 Pag¢ Report of the Trustees Iffide￿ndent Examiner's Report Statsment of Finaneial Activities Statement of Ffinanclal Posltlon Notes to the Financial Statements TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED.11 AUGUST 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies ALt 2006, present their report with tht finriate play, education and c￿e faLilities, fainily leaming extended hours groups. together with the light of paients to take re5P0115ibility for and tv become involved in the activities of 5ucII bFroiips, ensuringF that such bFroups offer uppurtunilie5 for all children whatever tlieir race, cultiire, religion, means or ability. IB) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas. (Cl instigating and adheiing to and furtl)ering the aims and objects of the pre-school learning alliai)ce. Significant activities The charity operates a pre school which is open to all the children from ihe community between the ages of 2-5 years. The pie SLhool aLtii'ely en¥ages with the Lhildien's, parents carers through Te¥ular LominuniLatiun and teedbaLk on their child's development and progre58. Income received 18 reinve8ted in the pre ￿h0o[ to improve the facilities and resources for the Children. Public benefit The Trust¢cs confirm ihat they have had regard to ihe public benefit of the Charity's activities and have achieved these through the increased places available ro children within the geographical locaiion of the Charity. Volunteers The charity encourages the Involv￿nent of parents which can take the fom) of coinmittee membership or fundraising aLtivitie5. ACHIF.VF.MF.NT AND PERFoR￿NcE Charitsble aetivities The charity has increased it's intake of children wliich in turn has meant it has been able to employ more staff. The good reputation of the charity has assisted in tl)is and as the chaiity has grown. this hag benefited the community by there being less parents awaitingF a pie school place for their children. FINANCIAI. RF.VIEW Principal fundingF sourees The principle fiinding sourc£ contit]ues to be from the local authority by way of fi￿ding for childcare places. Reserves policy The Trusiees retain sufficient reserves to protect the charity from fluctuations in incoming resources. The reserves provide at least thTee inonths operatin¥ ctssts. Funds in deficit There are no funds in deficit. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GoverniThkF dvlument Th¢ charity is controll¢d by its govcrning dociim¢nt, a dccd of trust, and constitutcs a limit¢d company, limitcd by guarai)tee, as defined by the Companies Act 2000. Recruitment and appointment of ne￿. trnste¢5 The Lharity recTUitb and appvintb new trubtees from the local Community with involvement in the school. The board has adopted procedures to ensure an appropriate n]ix of gender and race. Appropriate training is given to develop awareness of the charitie% alin% and objectives. Passe I TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED.11 AUGUST 2024 AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Comp#nv number 07767384 (England and Wale5) Registered Charity number 1145468 Registered office Thorpe Greenways Schools Greenways Southend on Sea SSI 3BS Trustee5 Mrs K t)urritt (resigned 19.06.24} MrsN L Bakei Iiesigned 19.06.24) Mrs S A Blakc (rcsigncd 23.03.23) K D LtKkhart Mib H WTi¥ht A Robinson Ms S L Canipbell Mrs S M Rivers Mrs J M Dalley Mrs E L Scott Miss C Bowman (appointed 17.10.24} The Trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in England and Wales with relerfflice tv the (ILtivities of the Ch(￿ltY the publiL benefit theTWI'. Company Seeretary Mrs H Wright (resigned 19.06.24) MTS E L Scott (appointed 19.06.24) Independent Examlner S W Lcscott FCCA Chartered Certified Accout]tant l O Station Court S￿11￿￿ Approach Wickford Essex SSII 7AT This report has been piepaied in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to sinall companie5. Appro*ed by order of the board of trustees on 05 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. A Robin%on- Tru%tcc Passe 2 INDEPENDENT ELIMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LITrIITED Independent examiner's report to the trystees of Trinket Box Pre School l.imlted ('the Company,) I teport to the Ch￿l￿ty trustees oli mv ex￿ination of the ÉiLcounts ot'lhe Comp(￿Y torthe yedl ei)ded 31 August 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report A5 the charity's tLUStees of the Company land its director5 for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance ivith the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied inyself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Pttrt 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I repoit in respect of niy examination of your chaTity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,). In Carrying out my exarnination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiTher's statement Since your Lharity's grosb inLome exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member tsf a listed body. l Lan Lonfirni that l am qualified to undertake the exainination because l arn a regF15tered member of ACCA whicli is (Ine of the listed bodics. I have completed my examination. I confirni thatno matters have come to my attention in conneetion witl) the examination Fivin¥F me cause to believe-. a¢¢ounting record8 were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 A¢t' or the acLounts do not acLord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirement.% of Sectloll 396 of the 2006 Act other thall any requirement that the accounts give a triie and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion: or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the inethods and principles of the Stateinent of R¢comm¢ndcd Pra¢ticc for accounting and r¢porting by charitics (applicabl¢ to ¢haritic% p￿paring thcir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 10211. I have no concetns {￿d hiive coine nu uthei Inattets in connectiun with the examindtion to which attention should be drawn in this i'eport in orderto enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. S W LesLott FCCA Chariered Ceilified ALLountani 10 Sthtion Court Ststion Approach Wickford Essex SSII 7AT 05 November 2024 Passe 3 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED STATEMETrrf OF FINANCIAL ACTtvtTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unre8trieted fund Re8tri¢ted fund Note5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and lekT￿leS 555 555 Charltgble aetlvltles Chaiitable Activities 325,763 325,763 291,750 Other trading activiiies Inv&%tment income 10,156 4,616 10,156 3.811 1.743 Total 341,120 341,120 297,3U4 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable aetivitles Charitablc Activitic 337,595 337,595 305,134 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) 3,525 3,525 (7.830) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Toral funds brought fon¥ard 174,965 174,965 182.795 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 178,490 178,490 174.965 CONTINVING OPERATIOINS All inclime and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities. The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 4 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Note5 FIXED ASSETS Tangyble assets 5,739 5,739 8.546 CURRENT ASSETS Debtots Cash iltbank 10 3,316 175.269 3,316 175,269 171,139 184.324 184,324 171.139 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15,8341 15,8341 14,7201 NET CURREhT ASSETS 178.490 178,490 166,419 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 178,490 178,490 174,965 NET ASSETS 178,490 178,490 174,965 12 Unrestricted funds 178,490 174,965 TOTAL FUNDS 178,490 174,965 The charitable cOmpk￿Y is entitled to exemption Irom audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 AUb￿St 2023. The members have not required the company io obrain an audit of its financial statements flir the year ended 31 August 2023 in accordance with Section 476 tsl'the Companies Act 2(X)6. The th]8te£8 acknowledge their re%pon%ibilitie% for lal ensurin¥ Ihai the Lharitsble company keeps accounting records ihal comply with Seclions 386 and 387 of the C.oinpanies ALt 2006 and prcparing fjnancial stat¢in¢nts which giv¢ a truc and fair vicw of th¢ statc of affairs of thc ¢haritabl¢ company as ai the end of each financial year and of its surpluq or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the iequirementb. of Sections 394 and 395 and whicli otherwise COTnply with the requireTnents' of the Coinpaiiies Act 2006 Telating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable cornpany. Ibl These fjnaneial 8tatements ha￿e been prepared in aceordanee with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subjeet to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Triistees and authorised for issue on 05 Novani￿r2024 and WeTe signed on its behalf by= A Robin%on- T￿￿￿tee The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 5 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEprrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basi5 of preparingthe financial Statements The finanLial staiemenib of the chariiable coinpany, whiLh is a public benefil enlily under FRS 102, have been prepared in aLLordanee with the ChArities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accountingi and Reporting by Chatities.. Staternent of Recominended Practice applicable to cliarities preparing their accounts in accordance witli tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effeciive l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelai)d' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Financial reporting standard 102- reduced disdosure exemptions The charitable coinpany has taken adv￿lage Of the following disclosuie exemptions in preparing thebe financial Statements, as perinitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ircland,: the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Jncome All incoine is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds. it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be Mea￿ured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as eXpCnditi￿e as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation coinmitting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the ainount of ihe obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounied for on an accruals basis and has beet] classified ut]der lieadings that aggregate all costs related to the category. I￿Trere costs cannot be diTectly attributcd to particular hcadings, thcy havc bccn allocatcd to activitics on a basi% con%istcnt with thc of resounes. Tangible fixed a55ets Depreciation is provided at the flillowing annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Plant and macliinery Computcr cquipmcnt 20Q/o on c05t 330/0 on co%t Taxation The chariiy is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund &¢¢ounting. Unresiricied funds can be used in accordance with the ctmritable objectives ai the discreiion of the iruslees. Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Re%trictlOll5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised tor restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and putP05e of each fund 15 included in the notes to the financial ststements. The Trustees reviewed the fundb appliLable to the Charity and decided that having referenLe to the (ioverning document and constitiition, Iliere were no specific iteins within Ilie restricted funds that were not capable of being applicd for day-to-day piw)os¢s. Accordingly, th¢ rcstri¢t¢d fund was r¢classifi¢d as unr¢stri¢tcd. Currently there are no restricted funds. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable CUTnpany operdtes a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension.￿CheMe are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Page 6 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundrai%ing ¢v¢nts Other income 9.448 708 3,642 169 10,156 3,811 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account interest 4,￿6 1,743 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Net incornellexpenditurel 15 Stated after Cha[¥in￿(crEdit1n￿l'. 2024 2023 tkpreciation- OTh￿ed assets 2,807 4,131 TRLSTEES, REMUiNERATJON AND BENEFtTS Thcrc wcrc no trustccs, rcmuncration or othcr bcncfits for thc ycar cndcd 31 August 2024 nor for thc ycar cndcd 31 August 2023. Trusttt5 expenses There were no tTUStees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 noi for the year ended 31 August 2023. Page 7 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEf¥iEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas Js follows.. 2024 2023 Manageinent Assistants 17 20 20 There were no members of staff ean)ing rnore than £60,0(X) during the year. COMPAIUTIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted nd Total funds tNCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitsble a¢tii'it1¢5 Charithble ALlivities 291.750 291.750 Other trading activities Invcstmcnt incom¢ 3,811 1,743 3,811 1,743 Total 297,304 297,304 EXPENDITURE ON ChAritable activities Charitable Activities 305,134 305,134 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 17,8301 (7,8301 RECONCILL4TION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fOn￿'ard 182,795 182,795 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 174.965 174.965 tNDEPENDENT EXAMJNERS FEES The remuneraiion including expenses of the Independent Examinerwas £1.680. Pa¥e 8 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 TAliGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtulrs and fitrings Plallt and Machinery Computer equipment Torals COST At I September 2023 Additioiis 27.064 l J,853 2.084 42.141 860 At 31 August 2024 27,064 13,853 2.084 43.001 DF.PRF.CIATION Al I Sepiembei 2023 CharuFe for year 27.027 37 2.084 30.324 4.131 2.770 At 31 August 2024 27.064 8.114 2.084 34.455 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2024 5,739 5.739 At 31 August 2023 37 8.509 8,546 io. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Prcpaymcnts and accrucd income 3,316 il. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Social secutity and other ttlxes Accrnals and defeTred income 2,704 2,016 2,318 2,016 4,720 4,334 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds At 31.8.24 Ai 1.9.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 174,965 3,525 178,49) TOTAL FUNDS 174,965 3.525 178,49) Pa¥e 9 continued... 3REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 077673t14 (England and Wale51 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1145468 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCLIL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 FOR TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMJTED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAIL4NTEE) TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 1024 Pag¢ Report of the Trustees Iffide￿ndent Examiner's Report Statsment of Finaneial Activities Statement of Ffinanclal Posltlon Notes to the Financial Statements TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED.11 AUGUST 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies ALt 2006, present their report with tht finriate play, education and c￿e faLilities, fainily leaming extended hours groups. together with the light of paients to take re5P0115ibility for and tv become involved in the activities of 5ucII bFroiips, ensuringF that such bFroups offer uppurtunilie5 for all children whatever tlieir race, cultiire, religion, means or ability. IB) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas. (Cl instigating and adheiing to and furtl)ering the aims and objects of the pre-school learning alliai)ce. Significant activities The charity operates a pre school which is open to all the children from ihe community between the ages of 2-5 years. The pie SLhool aLtii'ely en¥ages with the Lhildien's, parents carers through Te¥ular LominuniLatiun and teedbaLk on their child's development and progre58. Income received 18 reinve8ted in the pre ￿h0o[ to improve the facilities and resources for the Children. Public benefit The Trust¢cs confirm ihat they have had regard to ihe public benefit of the Charity's activities and have achieved these through the increased places available ro children within the geographical locaiion of the Charity. Volunteers The charity encourages the Involv￿nent of parents which can take the fom) of coinmittee membership or fundraising aLtivitie5. ACHIF.VF.MF.NT AND PERFoR￿NcE Charitsble aetivities The charity has increased it's intake of children wliich in turn has meant it has been able to employ more staff. The good reputation of the charity has assisted in tl)is and as the chaiity has grown. this hag benefited the community by there being less parents awaitingF a pie school place for their children. FINANCIAI. RF.VIEW Principal fundingF sourees The principle fiinding sourc£ contit]ues to be from the local authority by way of fi￿ding for childcare places. Reserves policy The Trusiees retain sufficient reserves to protect the charity from fluctuations in incoming resources. The reserves provide at least thTee inonths operatin¥ ctssts. Funds in deficit There are no funds in deficit. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GoverniThkF dvlument Th¢ charity is controll¢d by its govcrning dociim¢nt, a dccd of trust, and constitutcs a limit¢d company, limitcd by guarai)tee, as defined by the Companies Act 2000. Recruitment and appointment of ne￿. trnste¢5 The Lharity recTUitb and appvintb new trubtees from the local Community with involvement in the school. The board has adopted procedures to ensure an appropriate n]ix of gender and race. Appropriate training is given to develop awareness of the charitie% alin% and objectives. Passe I TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED.11 AUGUST 2024 AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Comp#nv number 07767384 (England and Wale5) Registered Charity number 1145468 Registered office Thorpe Greenways Schools Greenways Southend on Sea SSI 3BS Trustee5 Mrs K t)urritt (resigned 19.06.24} MrsN L Bakei Iiesigned 19.06.24) Mrs S A Blakc (rcsigncd 23.03.23) K D LtKkhart Mib H WTi¥ht A Robinson Ms S L Canipbell Mrs S M Rivers Mrs J M Dalley Mrs E L Scott Miss C Bowman (appointed 17.10.24} The Trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in England and Wales with relerfflice tv the (ILtivities of the Ch(￿ltY the publiL benefit theTWI'. Company Seeretary Mrs H Wright (resigned 19.06.24) MTS E L Scott (appointed 19.06.24) Independent Examlner S W Lcscott FCCA Chartered Certified Accout]tant l O Station Court S￿11￿￿ Approach Wickford Essex SSII 7AT This report has been piepaied in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to sinall companie5. Appro*ed by order of the board of trustees on 05 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. A Robin%on- Tru%tcc Passe 2 INDEPENDENT ELIMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LITrIITED Independent examiner's report to the trystees of Trinket Box Pre School l.imlted ('the Company,) I teport to the Ch￿l￿ty trustees oli mv ex￿ination of the ÉiLcounts ot'lhe Comp(￿Y torthe yedl ei)ded 31 August 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report A5 the charity's tLUStees of the Company land its director5 for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance ivith the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied inyself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Pttrt 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I repoit in respect of niy examination of your chaTity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,). In Carrying out my exarnination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiTher's statement Since your Lharity's grosb inLome exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member tsf a listed body. l Lan Lonfirni that l am qualified to undertake the exainination because l arn a regF15tered member of ACCA whicli is (Ine of the listed bodics. I have completed my examination. I confirni thatno matters have come to my attention in conneetion witl) the examination Fivin¥F me cause to believe-. a¢¢ounting record8 were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 A¢t' or the acLounts do not acLord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirement.% of Sectloll 396 of the 2006 Act other thall any requirement that the accounts give a triie and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion: or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the inethods and principles of the Stateinent of R¢comm¢ndcd Pra¢ticc for accounting and r¢porting by charitics (applicabl¢ to ¢haritic% p￿paring thcir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 10211. I have no concetns {￿d hiive coine nu uthei Inattets in connectiun with the examindtion to which attention should be drawn in this i'eport in orderto enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. S W LesLott FCCA Chariered Ceilified ALLountani 10 Sthtion Court Ststion Approach Wickford Essex SSII 7AT 05 November 2024 Passe 3 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED STATEMETrrf OF FINANCIAL ACTtvtTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unre8trieted fund Re8tri¢ted fund Note5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and lekT￿leS 555 555 Charltgble aetlvltles Chaiitable Activities 325,763 325,763 291,750 Other trading activiiies Inv&%tment income 10,156 4,616 10,156 3.811 1.743 Total 341,120 341,120 297,3U4 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable aetivitles Charitablc Activitic 337,595 337,595 305,134 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) 3,525 3,525 (7.830) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Toral funds brought fon¥ard 174,965 174,965 182.795 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 178,490 178,490 174.965 CONTINVING OPERATIOINS All inclime and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities. The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 4 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Note5 FIXED ASSETS Tangyble assets 5,739 5,739 8.546 CURRENT ASSETS Debtots Cash iltbank 10 3,316 175.269 3,316 175,269 171,139 184.324 184,324 171.139 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15,8341 15,8341 14,7201 NET CURREhT ASSETS 178.490 178,490 166,419 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 178,490 178,490 174,965 NET ASSETS 178,490 178,490 174,965 12 Unrestricted funds 178,490 174,965 TOTAL FUNDS 178,490 174,965 The charitable cOmpk￿Y is entitled to exemption Irom audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 AUb￿St 2023. The members have not required the company io obrain an audit of its financial statements flir the year ended 31 August 2023 in accordance with Section 476 tsl'the Companies Act 2(X)6. The th]8te£8 acknowledge their re%pon%ibilitie% for lal ensurin¥ Ihai the Lharitsble company keeps accounting records ihal comply with Seclions 386 and 387 of the C.oinpanies ALt 2006 and prcparing fjnancial stat¢in¢nts which giv¢ a truc and fair vicw of th¢ statc of affairs of thc ¢haritabl¢ company as ai the end of each financial year and of its surpluq or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the iequirementb. of Sections 394 and 395 and whicli otherwise COTnply with the requireTnents' of the Coinpaiiies Act 2006 Telating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable cornpany. Ibl These fjnaneial 8tatements ha￿e been prepared in aceordanee with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subjeet to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Triistees and authorised for issue on 05 Novani￿r2024 and WeTe signed on its behalf by= A Robin%on- T￿￿￿tee The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 5 TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEprrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basi5 of preparingthe financial Statements The finanLial staiemenib of the chariiable coinpany, whiLh is a public benefil enlily under FRS 102, have been prepared in aLLordanee with the ChArities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accountingi and Reporting by Chatities.. Staternent of Recominended Practice applicable to cliarities preparing their accounts in accordance witli tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effeciive l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelai)d' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Financial reporting standard 102- reduced disdosure exemptions The charitable coinpany has taken adv￿lage Of the following disclosuie exemptions in preparing thebe financial Statements, as perinitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ircland,: the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Jncome All incoine is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds. it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be Mea￿ured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as eXpCnditi￿e as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation coinmitting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the ainount of ihe obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounied for on an accruals basis and has beet] classified ut]der lieadings that aggregate all costs related to the category. I￿Trere costs cannot be diTectly attributcd to particular hcadings, thcy havc bccn allocatcd to activitics on a basi% con%istcnt with thc of resounes. Tangible fixed a55ets Depreciation is provided at the flillowing annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Plant and macliinery Computcr cquipmcnt 20Q/o on c05t 330/0 on co%t Taxation The chariiy is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund &¢¢ounting. Unresiricied funds can be used in accordance with the ctmritable objectives ai the discreiion of the iruslees. Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Re%trictlOll5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised tor restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and putP05e of each fund 15 included in the notes to the financial ststements. The Trustees reviewed the fundb appliLable to the Charity and decided that having referenLe to the (ioverning document and constitiition, Iliere were no specific iteins within Ilie restricted funds that were not capable of being applicd for day-to-day piw)os¢s. Accordingly, th¢ rcstri¢t¢d fund was r¢classifi¢d as unr¢stri¢tcd. Currently there are no restricted funds. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable CUTnpany operdtes a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension.￿CheMe are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Page 6 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundrai%ing ¢v¢nts Other income 9.448 708 3,642 169 10,156 3,811 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account interest 4,￿6 1,743 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Net incornellexpenditurel 15 Stated after Cha[¥in￿(crEdit1n￿l'. 2024 2023 tkpreciation- OTh￿ed assets 2,807 4,131 TRLSTEES, REMUiNERATJON AND BENEFtTS Thcrc wcrc no trustccs, rcmuncration or othcr bcncfits for thc ycar cndcd 31 August 2024 nor for thc ycar cndcd 31 August 2023. Trusttt5 expenses There were no tTUStees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 noi for the year ended 31 August 2023. Page 7 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEf¥iEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas Js follows.. 2024 2023 Manageinent Assistants 17 20 20 There were no members of staff ean)ing rnore than £60,0(X) during the year. COMPAIUTIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted nd Total funds tNCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitsble a¢tii'it1¢5 Charithble ALlivities 291.750 291.750 Other trading activities Invcstmcnt incom¢ 3,811 1,743 3,811 1,743 Total 297,304 297,304 EXPENDITURE ON ChAritable activities Charitable Activities 305,134 305,134 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 17,8301 (7,8301 RECONCILL4TION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fOn￿'ard 182,795 182,795 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 174.965 174.965 tNDEPENDENT EXAMJNERS FEES The remuneraiion including expenses of the Independent Examinerwas £1.680. Pa¥e 8 continued... TRINKET BOX PRE SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMEf+rrs- eontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 TAliGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtulrs and fitrings Plallt and Machinery Computer equipment Torals COST At I September 2023 Additioiis 27.064 l J,853 2.084 42.141 860 At 31 August 2024 27,064 13,853 2.084 43.001 DF.PRF.CIATION Al I Sepiembei 2023 CharuFe for year 27.027 37 2.084 30.324 4.131 2.770 At 31 August 2024 27.064 8.114 2.084 34.455 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2024 5,739 5.739 At 31 August 2023 37 8.509 8,546 io. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Prcpaymcnts and accrucd income 3,316 il. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Social secutity and other ttlxes Accrnals and defeTred income 2,704 2,016 2,318 2,016 4,720 4,334 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds At 31.8.24 Ai 1.9.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 174,965 3,525 178,49) TOTAL FUNDS 174,965 3.525 178,49) Pa¥e 9 continued...