Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 09 2023 To 31 08 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Preston Community Preschool
Other names charity is known by
1156079 Charity's principal address Preston Baptist Church Halls Old Torquay Road Paignton, Devon Postcode TQ3 2RB ~~—~~
Registered charity number (if any) 1156079
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Mrs Anne Brown 2 Mr Edward Lee 3 Mrs Rachel Cresswell Chair 4 Mrs Alison Baker 5 Chiquita De Lucchi 6 Mrs Helen Cranston 7 Susan Gibbons 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~ae~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Educational | Preschool Learning Alliance |
50 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT |
| Educational | Torbay Early Years | 2ndFloor South, Tor Hill House, C/O Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR |
| Eductional Inspectorate |
OFSTED | Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester, M1 2WD |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Susan Gibbons (Manager), Terena Cottell (Deputy Manager)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Preschool Learning Alliance Model CIO Constitution for Childcare Type of governing document Providers 2013 (eg. trust deed, constitution) Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Self-nomination from membership and approved and elected at the Trustee selection methods Annual General Meeting (eg. appointed by, elected by)
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
The development and education of children and young people in particular by: promoting their care and safety promoting their education and promoting parental involvement promoting their health and well being providing services to support them and their families and carers providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO and furthering the aims of the Preschool Learning Alliance |
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| The charity advances education by supporting and promoting the learning and development of young children aged 2-5 years. The public benefit is to the children and their parents receiving the charities services. Trained and qualified early years practitioners work with the children to support them in achieving their Early Years Goals for each of the seven areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The opportunities provided are tailored to meet the children’s individual learning and development needs in order for them to reach their full potential. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Providing 38 weeks of 7 hour sessions of high quality childcare and education to approximately 90 children between the ages of 2-5 years. Assisting parents in preparing children for school and achieving above the national average in their level of development.
Supporting children and their families with additional educational needs. Signposting families and carers to various support agencies and resources when required. Facilitating family learning courses for families and carers. Running a parent and toddler group for 2 hours weekly during term time for families and children aged 0-3 years from the local community. As we are situated in an area of deprivation we support families emotionally and financially when able.
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Section E Financial review ~~eee~~
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
A general reserve of about 20% of revenue will be maintained to cover unexpected reductions in pupil registration, changes in government support, temporary increase in operating expenditure or unplanned capital expenditure required to meet the safety requirements.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
Principal sources of funds are:
- Government Nursery Education Grant
- Parent fees for childcare provided
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Income is supported by fundraising throughout the year and application of grants when available.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
~~eee~~ Section F Other optional information
~~ee~~ Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Rachael Cresswell ~~ee ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) ~~ee~~[Trustee ] Date 03/06/2025 ~~|~~
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| Charity Name | No (if any) | |||||||
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| Preston Community Preschool | 1156079 | |||||||
| Receipts and payments accounts | CC16a | |||||||
| For the period from |
For the period | Period start date 01/09/2023 |
To | Period end date 31/08/2024 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||||
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | ||||
| A1 Receipts | ||||||||
| NurseryVouchers 205,315 - - 205,315 137,795 Cash Fees 85,017 - - 85,017 74,348 Toddler Fees - - - - 63 Fund Raising 1,981 - - 1,981 1,436 Special Needs(ALFEY) 21,650 - - 21,650 16,340 Uniform 189 - - 189 324 Special Events 183 - - 183 100 Sundries/School Lunches - - - - 129 Bank Interest - - - - 445 Donations/Gifts 3,099 - - 3,099 81 Deprivation Fund & EYPP 2,553 - - 2,553 3,381 DAF Funding 2,730 - - 2,730 2,400 Training - - - - 260 Trips/Outgoing 134 - - 134 79 - - - - - Sub total(Gross income for AR)322,852 - - 322,852 237,181 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 322,852 - - 322,852 237,181 ~~a~~ |
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| A3 Payments Staff Wages 215,085 - - 215,085 190,560 Pensions 2,780 - - 2,780 2,848 HMRC 9,201 - - 9,201 10,619 Trainingcosts/Courses 708 - - 708 838 Maintenance 12 - - 12 80 PLA Payroll - - - - - Church Rent 15,864 - - 15,864 15,864 UtilityBills 1,777 - - 1,777 1,478 Supplies 2,058 - - 2,058 861 Equipment 3,301 - - 3,301 3,809 Special Events/Xmas 621 - - 621 278 Uniform 1,080 - - 1,080 - PLA/Ofsted - - - - - Accountancy/Legal/Admin 3,296 - - 3,296 4,771 Photocopier Rental 636 - - 636 552 Charity 22 - - 22 80 Deprivation Fund - - - - - Bank interest 75 - - 75 - Advertising - - - - - - - - - Sub total 256,516 - - 256,516 232,639 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 256,516 - - 256,516 232,639 ~~“so~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) | 66,336 | 66,336 | - | - | - 66,336 | - 66,336 | - 66,336 | 4,542 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | - - | - | |
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 114,462 | 114,462 | - | - | - 114,462 | - 114,462 | 109,920 | |
| Cash funds this year end | 180,798 | 180,798 | - | - | - 180,798 | - 180,798 | 114,462 |
66,336 - - 66,336 4,542
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Co-Operative Shawbrook Cash Details Details Details Pension liabilities PAYE due Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 133,928 - 46,820 - 50 - 180,798 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) 713 - 611 - - - Print Name |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Preston Community Preschool On accounts for the year 31/08/2024 Charity no 1156079 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. 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 the 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 statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I 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.
Date: 13 December 2024 ~~|~~
Signed: Name: Nicholas Millard (F.M.A.A.T) ~~Pe~~ Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 13 Hyde Road Paignton
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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 .
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