

## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 

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## Section A 

Reference and administration details 

Charity name Goudhurst Village Pre-School N/A 1 1 5 2 4 0 4 2 Clay Cottages, Clayhill Goudhurst, Kent 

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity’s principal address 

Postcode[T N 1 7 1 B E ] 

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity 

|**Trustee Name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**<br>**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**<br>**entitled to appoint**<br>**trustee (if any)**|
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|1. Jayne Russell|||Member of CIO|
|2. Alistair Collins|||Member of CIO|
|3. Araminta Meade|||Member of CIO|
|4. Hannah Neal|||Member of CIO|
|5. Amelia Harrington|||Member of CIO|
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) 

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**Section A** 

**Reference and administration details (continued)** 

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) 


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Type of adviser  Name  Address<br>None<br>Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)<br>Section B  Structure, governance and management<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


|Description of the charity’s trusts|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(eg trust deed, constitution|Constitution(foundation model)||
|How the charity is constituted<br>(eg trust, association, company)|CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)||
|Trustee selection methods<br>(eg appointed by, elected by)|Appointed byChair||
|Additional governance issues (optional information|||
|You**may choose**to include additional|||
|information, where relevant, about:|Goudhurst Village Pre-School is a member of the Pre-School||
|•policies and procedures adopted for the|Alliance. It is a licensee of the Goudhurst Parochial Church||
|induction and training of trustees;|Council for its premises.||
|•the charity’s organisational structure and any|It is registered with Ofsted and received an Outstanding Ofsted||
|wider network with which the charity works;|rating in 2023. All policies adhere to statutory requirement with||
|•relationship with any related parties;|particular regard for safeguarding.||
|•trustees’ consideration of major risks and the<br>system and procedures to manage them.|Kent County Council advised risk assessment policies and<br>procedures are in place, including Trustee Code of Conduct<br>and Code of Confidentiality.<br>Charities Commission literature and guidelines are read and<br>adhered to.<br>All members of staff, including Trustees are DBS checked.||



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**Section C** 

**Objectives and activities** 

|Summary of the objects of the charity set<br>out in its governing document|The CIO was set up to advance the education of children<br>attending and support families in their first steps into education|
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||and ultimately their transition to primary school. To provide a|
||safe and secure setting for children to flourish.|
|Summary of the main activities<br>undertaken for the public benefit in relation<br>to these objects (include within this section|All Trustees of the CIO have regard to the guidelines issued by<br>the Charities Commission in providing educational facilities at|
|the statutory declaration that trustees have|the Pre-School.|
|had regard to the guidance issued by the||
|Charity Commission on public benefit)||
|Additional details of objectives and activities (optional information)||
|You**may choose**to include further<br>statements, where relevant, about:|The Pre-School welcome any child and their family, they are|
|•policy on grantmaking;|non-selective, providing childcare for any child 2-5 years of age<br>that requires it. To provide concessions when needed and to|
|•policy programme related investment;|help with funding requirements. The staff, the trustees and|
|•contribution made by volunteers.|families of those attending will commit extra hours to further the|
||children’s experience and provide extra activities and in|
||fundraising for the Pre-School.|



## **Section D Achievements and performance** 

|Summary of the main achievements of the<br>charity during the year|Over the past year the pre-school has continued to expand and grow,<br>which given the past few years of pandemic disruption is an<br>incredible achievement when many other settings are closing their<br>doors. By March we had 48 children on role that enjoy the many and<br>varied activities each week.<br>We are incredibly fortunate to have a fantastic team of staff who<br>continue to amaze us with their enthusiasm and commitment to giving<br>the children the best possible pre-school experience on a daily basis.<br>We have also welcomed a number of new Trustees this year.<br>We are very lucky to be able to rent the beautiful setting of the<br>Church Rooms and to have such a wonderful outdoor space at our<br>disposal. We are grateful for all our parents, providing their support<br>with fundraising events and help in setting. We continue to invest in<br>resources and equipment, whilst being mindful of financial<br>sustainability for the future. We do our very best to keep in good<br>financial shape. In 2020-21 we recorded a loss of £7,860, and last<br>year (2021-22) a profit of £6,131, which shows recovery from the<br>covid-19 pandemic where we were forced to dip into reserves. We<br>are working hard as a team and the outlook into the future is looking<br>healthy.<br>The preschool received an Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2023 and it is<br>somewhere families want to send their children.|
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Section E  Financial review<br>Brief statement of the<br>charity’s policy on reserves We have a reserve policy to over redundancy, operational<br>costs in case of long term sickness, unexpected costs, troughs<br>in cash income or unforeseen emergencies should the need<br>arise.<br>Details of any funds materially in deficit<br>None<br>Further financial review details (optional information)<br>You  may choose  to include additional<br>information, where relevant, about: The pre-schools main funding comes from pupil fees and<br>• the charity’s principal sources of funds  through events such as the Bunny Bounce, Village Fete and<br>(including any fundraising);  Christmas Raffle. With planned and prudent spending and<br>increasing popularity in the setting we continue to enjoy<br>• how expenditure has supported the key<br>financial stability.<br>objectives of the charity;<br>• investment policy and objectives including<br>any ethical investment policy adopted.<br>Section F  Other optional information<br>None<br>Section G  Declaration<br>The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above<br>Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees<br>Signature(s)<br>Full name(s) Jayne Russell<br>Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee<br>Date  2 3 0  1  2  4<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Church Rooms, Back Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AN www.goudhurstvillagepreschool.co.uk www.facebook.com/GoudhurstVillagePreSchool Registered Charity Number 1152404 Ofsted: EY468008 


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Profit and Loss Report for GOUDHURST VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL<br>For Period:01/04/2022 to 31/03/2023<br>TURNOVER<br>Parent Fees & KCC Funding 136,845.90<br>-<br>Furlough grant<br>-<br>Deposits<br>Donations -<br>Contra fees -<br>Interest 77.31<br>Refunds -<br>Total:<br>Total income for 2022-2023 136,923.21<br>LESS EXPENSES:<br>Staff Pay -          112,811.84112,811.84<br>Pension -              2,133.172,133.17<br>Rent -          7,800.007,800.00<br>Party Entertainer -              150.00150.00<br>Website & software -                 50.3450.34<br>Stationery / arts and crafts / equipment -            2,057.912,057.91<br>Training Costs -                311.24311.24<br>Insurance/Membership Fees -            1,085.571,085.57<br>Telephone and Mobile Charges -               847.08847.08<br>French Classes (Frenchies) -              627.00627.00<br>Gifts (Children and staff) -               664.03664.03<br>Uniform /clothing -              100.80100.80<br>Advertising -                54.0054.00<br>Fundraising expenses -                70.0070.00<br>Consumables (fruit/snacks/tea/coffee) -               806.83806.83<br>Payroll -                48.0048.00<br>Forest Fun Area -              203.40203.40<br>DBS's -                129.99129.99<br>-<br>Contra / returned chqs / Amazon Digital<br>Total expenses for 2022-2023: -        129,951.20<br>Profit/LossBefore Tax for the year 2022-2023: 6,972.01<br>Account reconciliation and current bank balances<br>Opening balance 1st April 2022 Closing balance 31st March 2023<br>Current Account 15,467.32 Current Account 13,362.02<br>Deposit account 9,036.73 Deposit Account 18,114.04<br>Total income for the year 136,923.21<br>Total expenses for the year -          129,951.20<br>Reconciliation check  31,476.06 31,476.06<br>Reconciliation check (Should be zero) -                 0.00<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>



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Profit and Loss Report for GOUDHURST VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL<br>For Period:01/04/2022 to 31/03/2023<br>TURNOVER<br>Parent Fees & KCC Funding 136,845.90<br>-<br>Furlough grant<br>-<br>Deposits<br>Donations -<br>Contra fees -<br>Interest 77.31<br>Refunds -<br>Total:<br>Total income for 2022-2023 136,923.21<br>LESS EXPENSES:<br>Staff Pay -          112,811.84112,811.84<br>Pension -              2,133.172,133.17<br>Rent -          7,800.007,800.00<br>Party Entertainer -              150.00150.00<br>Website & software -                 50.3450.34<br>Stationery / arts and crafts / equipment -            2,057.912,057.91<br>Training Costs -                311.24311.24<br>Insurance/Membership Fees -            1,085.571,085.57<br>Telephone and Mobile Charges -               847.08847.08<br>French Classes (Frenchies) -              627.00627.00<br>Gifts (Children and staff) -               664.03664.03<br>Uniform /clothing -              100.80100.80<br>Advertising -                54.0054.00<br>Fundraising expenses -                70.0070.00<br>Consumables (fruit/snacks/tea/coffee) -               806.83806.83<br>Payroll -                48.0048.00<br>Forest Fun Area -              203.40203.40<br>DBS's -                129.99129.99<br>-<br>Contra / returned chqs / Amazon Digital<br>Total expenses for 2022-2023: -        129,951.20<br>Profit/LossBefore Tax for the year 2022-2023: 6,972.01<br>Account reconciliation and current bank balances<br>Opening balance 1st April 2022 Closing balance 31st March 2023<br>Current Account 15,467.32 Current Account 13,362.02<br>Deposit account 9,036.73 Deposit Account 18,114.04<br>Total income for the year 136,923.21<br>Total expenses for the year -          129,951.20<br>Reconciliation check  31,476.06 31,476.06<br>Reconciliation check (Should be zero) -                 0.00<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** 

**Section A                        Independent Examiner’s Report** 

**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** GOUDHURST VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL **On accounts for the year Charity no** 31/03/2023 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1 of 1 

**Charity no** 1152404 **(if any)** (remember  to include the page numbers of additional sheets) 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **DD / MM / YYYY** 31/03/2023 . 

- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

**Independent** I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention ~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~ in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or 

- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ 

**Signed: Date:** 26/01/2024 **Name:** Scott Moen **Relevant professional** ACA **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** Orchard Corner, Freight Lane Cranbrook TN17 3PF 

**October 2018** 

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**Section B                           Disclosure** 

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). 

**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 

**October 2018** 

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**IER** 

