Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From march 2022 Period start date To April 2023 we Period end date
Charity name:littlepips preachool
Charity registration number:1171271
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide early education ,care and safeguard the under 5s in the local community |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
All types of education activities cover all areas of learning EYFS this also includes local trips, days out and preschool events such as fayres, open days and festivals .We provide support for vulnerable families and children |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We have regard to the guidance set out by the commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We are finding that the effects of covid 19 are still pretty evident in the gap it as made on children in that they lacked interaction from the outside world during their first two years of birth . we find that many families and children are less confident ,anxious and lack resilience, more and more children being behind with speaking and communicating in the early years . We have supported many families over the last year that were struggling more than others. Especially financially as the cost of living has risen greatly We offered a food bank swap services where we put unwanted items in boxes and left outside weekly for families to take and a clothes bank which was the same process . we were able to offer some extra hours and free spaces for those that were especially vulnerable. More children have been identified with language delay were given extra support we are finding that more children are coming into the setting with additional needs that need support with engaging and interacting with staff and their peers. . Our staff are constantly updating training and refreshing Makaton. We use Makaton continually to help all children .it is also very good for children with English as a second language. Our children that where diagnosed with additions needs 3 of them we applied for extra funding and received it we have requested EHCP plans for 2 children this year that are both awaiting outcomes . We also support many other children that had other needs. . All children that attended littlepips over the accounting period had achieved and reached their full potentials. All staff personal development and their well beings were looked after and supported over the year . we have become well known in the local area through our work with children with SEN especially . we have had children being referred to us because of our SEN. We work very closely with the local authority. Accessing their training and support .Our SENCO is just finishing her accredited Level 3 training . the local authority have supported us through transitions and behaviour training . we have provide cultural capital experiences |
for all children with outings to Greenwich ,trips up the river and family events such as theatre and local park . We have aimed to provide the children with the tools to be resilient ,confident and prepare them for the next stages of their journeys into adult life .Our services as benefited many families that have children that have disabilities many with autism and other syndromes this us given us lots of experience which we have been able to pass on to parents/carers. We have also helped young adults that have learning disabilities by enabling them to do placements and volunteer at the setting .
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Contingency funds held for emergencies and redundancy |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £ |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| Trustee 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 |
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Lisa barber | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional 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) Lisa barber
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 20/10/23
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