REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163181
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
for
St John's Nursery Group CIO
Warren House Accountants Limited 4 The Courtyard Holmsted Farm Staplefield Road Haywards Heath RH17 5JF
St John's Nursery Group CIO
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
St John's Nursery Group CIO
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity exists to advance the education of children below compulsory school age by providing satisfactory group play in a safe and secure environment. It aims to ensure to the best of its ability that excellent facilities and pre-school education are provided to each child who attends the nursery.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
This year, we have seen a welcome return to stability following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 response. This has allowed us to better plan for the future. At the same time, we see that many parents are more cost-sensitive now than ever before, which we attribute to the increased cost of living. Like many organisations, we have seen input costs rise significantly, particularly utilities and wage costs.
As we moved through the year, it became apparent that we had no choice but to close the church hall site. We made this decision before Easter and closed the site in July at the end of the nursery year. We appreciate the many kind words from parents and the hard work of all the staff, for whom this was a challenging experience.
As we described at the time, we made this decision because we could not attract the volume of admissions needed to cover our costs, and three challenging years had depleted our ability to operate the site at a loss. We believe the underlying demand for high-quality nursery provision will return to pre-pandemic levels, but likely not until further easing of cost-of-living pressures. It is not obvious when this will happen. We are grateful for the support of Surrey County Council during this process, as well as our professional staff and supportive partners.
In addition to closing our site at the church hall, our site at the lodge was inspected by Ofsted on 14th July. The team received a "Good" in all categories, and the inspector highlighted many strong aspects of our nursery. The team worked incredibly hard to achieve this rating in an inspection that occurred while we were closing the Church Hall, and we are grateful that they performed so well despite the circumstances.
Outside of these events, life has continued as normal at the nursery. We see that patterns of nursery demand have settled post-pandemic, with some changes in structure likely due to different ways of working. In general, our underlying costs continue to rise, and we expect that to continue in the medium term. We are working carefully to contain costs as best we can and limit price rises to working parents to only what is necessary. As a charity, we do not make a profit. We also have to work within the context of funding rates set by SCC and driven by central government.
Looking to the future, we want to continue to refine our offer to the local community. This includes better understanding their needs and finding innovative ways to create enriching opportunities for children. Recognising the increasing SEN demand in our area, we plan to continue our proven team in identifying additional needs for our children, and support available for them and their families. We will also continue to develop our links with local charities to ensure that high-quality early years provision is available to families from all backgrounds.
Our strong team is essential to our ability to deliver on our commitments. We are confident that we are moving forward with ambitious and capable staff in the right structure. We will continue to innovate around our offer and present a clear picture of why we are the best choice for parents. We also want to continue to offer the best structure for children - we will not compromise on the quality of our care. We will do this while we maintain the financial discipline needed to ensure long-term sustainability despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
With thanks to all of our parents, children and staff, and best wishes for the year ahead.
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The current policy established by the trustees is that the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the charity should be equal to one month's operating costs plus redundancy costs. Current redundancy costs are £4,200 and one month's operating costs are reduced to £16,000 due to the closure of the second site.
This year the free reserves, which amount to £29,114 are in excess of this target level.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing constitution, using the Charity commission CIO 'Association' model template.
Organisational structure
The members of the Management Committee are as follows:
Chris Kelly Chairman Jonathan Cottrell Treasurer Vick Edwards Secretary
Trustees and Management Committee members self-nominate for roles and are voted in at the charity's Annual General Meeting.
Advice and information
The nursery is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) and as such is able to benefit from PLA training sessions in addition to free advice, both legal and otherwise. The nursery is registered with social services and is inspected by OFSTED.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1163181
Principal address
Redstone Lodge Philanthropic Road Redhill Surrey RH1 4DG
Trustees
J Cottrell C Kelly Ms V Edwards
Independent Examiner
P R Collins Warren House Accountants Limited 4 The Courtyard Holmsted Farm Staplefield Road Haywards Heath RH17 5JF
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ C Kelly - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St John's Nursery Group CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St John's Nursery Group CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of St John's Nursery Group CIO (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P R Collins The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Warren House Accountants Limited 4 The Courtyard Holmsted Farm Staplefield Road Haywards Heath RH17 5JF
Date: .............................................
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Grants Receivable 177,812 Charitable Activities 100,999 Other trading activities 2 608 Other income 2,150 Total 281,569 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable Activities 252,619 Support Costs 27,206 Total 279,825 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 1,744 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 27,370 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 29,114 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
31.8.23 Total funds £ 177,812 100,999 608 2,150 281,569 252,619 27,206 279,825 1,744 27,370 29,114 |
31.8.22 Total funds £ 145,468 97,904 314 - 243,686 264,832 25,292 290,124 (46,438) 73,808 27,370 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Statement of Financial Position 31 August 2023
| 31.8.23 | 31.8.22 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 2,307 | - | 2,307 | 3,804 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 7 | 5,191 | - | 5,191 | 1,876 | |
| Cash in hand | 27,881 | - | 27,881 | 31,956 | ||
| CREDITORS | 33,072 | - | 33,072 | 33,832 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (6,265) | - | (6,265) | (10,266) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 26,807 | - | 26,807 | 23,566 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||||
| LIABILITIES | 29,114 | - | 29,114 | 27,370 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 29,114 | - | 29,114 | 27,370 | ||
| FUNDS | 10 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 29,114 | 27,370 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 29,114 | 27,370 | ||||
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. C Kelly - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
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the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
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the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
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the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
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the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A.
Income
All income 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 measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.8.23 | 31.8.22 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other Income | 608 | 314 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2023 nor for the year ended 31 August 2022.
Trustees' expenses
During the year, £38 (2022: £228) of expenses were reimbursed to the trustees in respect of items purchased on behalf of the charity.
4. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
5.
| Nursery Staff | 31.8.23 15 |
31.8.22 15 |
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| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | ||||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL | ACTIVITIES | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | Unrestricted fund £ |
Restricted fund £ |
Total funds £ |
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| Charitable activities | ||||
| Grants Receivable | 145,468 | - | 145,468 | |
| Charitable Activities | 97,904 | - | 97,904 | |
| Other trading activities | 314 | - | 314 | |
| Total | 243,686 | - | 243,686 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 264,832 | - | 264,832 | |
| Support Costs | 25,292 | - | 25,292 | |
| Total | 290,124 | - | 290,124 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (46,438) | - | (46,438) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 73,808 | - | 73,808 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 27,370 | - | 27,370 |
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures and Computer fittings equipment £ £ COST At 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 38,193 6,975 DEPRECIATION At 1 September 2022 35,526 5,838 Charge for year 1,066 431 At 31 August 2023 36,592 6,269 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2023 1,601 706 At 31 August 2022 2,667 1,137 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.23 £ Other debtors 3,810 Prepayments and accrued income 1,381 5,191 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.23 £ Other creditors 6,265 9. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: 31.8.23 £ Within one year 18,000 Between one and five years 72,000 In more than five years 214,500 304,500 |
Totals £ 45,168 41,364 1,497 42,861 2,307 3,804 31.8.22 £ 495 1,381 1,876 31.8.22 £ 10,266 31.8.22 £ 18,000 72,000 232,500 322,500 |
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 1.9.22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 27,370 TOTAL FUNDS 27,370 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 281,569 TOTAL FUNDS 281,569 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.9.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 73,808 TOTAL FUNDS 73,808 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 243,686 TOTAL FUNDS 243,686 |
Net movement At in funds 31.8.23 £ £ 1,744 29,114 1,744 29,114 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (279,825) 1,744 (279,825) 1,744 Net movement At in funds 31.8.22 £ £ (46,438) 27,370 (46,438) 27,370 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (290,124) (46,438) (290,124) (46,438) |
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
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| movement | At | ||
| At 1.9.21 | in funds | 31.8.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 73,808 | (44,694) | 29,114 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 73,808 | (44,694) | 29,114 |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above | |||
| as follows: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
| General fund | 525,255 | (569,949) | (44,694) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 525,255 | (569,949) | (44,694) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2023.
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St John's Nursery Group CIO
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2023
| for the Year Ended 31 | August 2023 | |
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| 31.8.23 | 31.8.22 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Other Income | 608 | 314 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Fees | 99,067 | 91,175 |
| Hot Lunches | 1,005 | 5,821 |
| Fundraising | 927 | 908 |
| Grants | 177,812 | 145,468 |
| Other income | 278,811 | 243,372 |
| Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets | 2,150 | - |
| Total incoming resources | 281,569 | 243,686 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wages | 199,617 | 200,871 |
| Pensions | 2,964 | 2,685 |
| Session Expenses | 7,534 | 8,962 |
| Hot Lunches | 3,896 | 8,479 |
| Fundraising costs | 573 | 542 |
| Rent and Insurance | 38,413 | 37,498 |
| Training courses | 3,341 | 2,660 |
| Advertising | 575 | 1,630 |
| Sundries | 280 | 220 |
| Refurbishment of new premises | 1,112 | 1,101 |
| Uniform Costs | 702 | 1,285 |
| Support costs | 259,007 | 265,933 |
| Management | ||
| Committee Administration | 98 | 143 |
| Nursery Utilities | 11,812 | 11,120 |
| Telephone | 2,926 | 3,120 |
| Accountancy | 2,825 | 2,474 |
| Website Maintenance | 1,575 | 1,917 |
| Bank Charges | 85 | 84 |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 1,497 | 5,333 |
| 20,818 | 24,191 | |
| Total resources expended | 279,825 | 290,124 |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 1,744 | (46,438) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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