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2022-07-15-accounts

Charity Registra�on No. 1173396

Sowing Seeds Pre School

Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the year ended 16 July 2022

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of fnancial ac�vi�es 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the fnancial statements 6 - 10

SOWING SEEDS PRE SCHOOL

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees A Hockney
A Beeton
L Harvey
Charity number 1173396
Independent examiner Gilberts Chartered Accountants
Pendragon House
65 London Road
St Albans
Her�ordshire
AL1 1LJ

SOWING SEEDS PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 16 July 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accoun�ng policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Chari�es Act 2011 and "Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effec�ve 1 January 2019).

Objec�ves and ac�vi�es

The charity's objects are for the public benefit, the advancement of the Chris�an Faith as part of the mission of Life Church Cuffley and by the advancement of educa�on in Cuffley and the surrounding area.

The ac�vi�es undertaken in furtherance of these objects is the provision of preschool educa�on for children aged 2­4. We follow the EYFS in line with Ofsted requirements and follow the Statutory Framework for Early Years.

We provide a safe, warm, enabling environment which offers ac�vi�es based on children's interests to promote their learning and independence, ensuring that the children reach their full poten�al before they leave us to go to Nursery or Recep�on.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what ac�vi�es the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

During this current financial year, Sowing Seeds Preschool con�nues to provide an excellent educa�onal se�ng for our community’s families. We con�nue to focus on suppor�ng the families in our community and remain full to capacity, with a wai�ng list for the following year. The effect of the pandemic is s�ll evident, for example, the mental health wellbeing of adult family members has suffered, therefore, thanks to the trust built between ourselves and our families, we have been able to be a point of contact to provide support and signpost where necessary.

Financial review

Full details of the Trust's financial posi�on are shown in the accounts a�ached to this report.

The trustees consider that the financial posi�on and reserves of the charity are sa�sfactory.

It is the policy of the charity that reserves should be maintained at a level to ensure the charity has an adequate con�ngency fund to meet staff salaries and essen�al running costs..

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are sa�sfied that systems are in place to mi�gate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisa�on.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

A Hockney

A Beeton L Harvey

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (Con�nued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

A Hockney Trustee

20 March 2023

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOWING SEEDS PRE SCHOOL

I report to the trustees on my examina�on of the financial statements of Sowing Seeds Pre School (the charity) for the year ended 16 July 2022.

Responsibili�es and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the prepara�on of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Chari�es Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examina�on of the charity’s financial statements carried out under sec�on 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examina�on I have followed all the applicable Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission under sec�on 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your a�en�on is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regula�ons but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accoun�ng Prac�ce effec�ve for repor�ng periods beginning on or a�er 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examina�on. I confirm that no ma�ers have come to my a�en�on in connec�on with the examina�on giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other ma�ers in connec�on with the examina�on to which a�en�on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Gilberts Chartered Accountants

Pendragon House 65 London Road St Albans Her�ordshire AL1 1LJ

Dated: 20 March 2023

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
Notes £ £
Income from:
Dona�ons and legacies 2 3,626 ­
Charitable ac� vi� es 3 87,529 82,330
Total income 91,155 82,330
Expenditure on:
Charitable ac� vi� es 4 91,168 86,304
Net expenditure for the year/
Net movement in funds (13) (3,974)
Fund balances at 17 July 2021 7,129 11,103
Fund balances at 16 July 2022 7,116 7,129

The statement of financial ac�vi�es includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from con�nuing ac�vi�es.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 16 JULY 2022

2022 2021
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 7 52 104
Current assets
Debtors 8 2,922 3,634
Cash at bank and in hand 4,589 3,905
7,511 7,539
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 9 (447) (514)
Net current assets 7,064 7,025
Total assets less current liabili�es 7,116 7,129
Income funds
Unrestricted funds 7,116 7,129
7,116 7,129

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 20 March 2023

A Hockney A Beeton Trustee Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

1 Accoun�ng policies

Charity informa�on

Sowing Seeds Pre School is a Charitable Incorporated Organisa�on registered in England with the Charity Commission. The address of the principal loca�on is Life Church Cuffley, Cuffley, Po�ers Bar, Her�ordshire EN6 4LN.

1.1 Accoun�ng conven�on

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Chari�es Act 2011 and “Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accoun�ng periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit En�ty as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for chari�es applying FRS 102 Update Bulle�n 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the func�onal currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conven�on. The principal accoun�ng policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discre�on of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objec�ves.

1.3 Income

All income is included in the statement of financial ac�vi�es when en�tlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transac�on will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured

1.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are ini�ally measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valua�on, net of deprecia�on and any impairment losses.

Deprecia�on is recognised so as to write off the cost or valua�on of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Equipment 20% Straight Line

1.6 Impairment of fixed assets

At each repor�ng end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indica�on that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indica�on exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is es�mated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Con�nued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

1 Accoun�ng policies

(Con�nued)

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short­term liquid investments with original maturi�es of three months or less, and bank overdra�s. Bank overdra�s are shown within borrowings in current liabili�es.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Sec�on 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Sec�on 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabili�es are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an inten�on to se�le on a net basis or to realise the asset and se�le the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are ini�ally measured at transac�on price including transac�on costs and are subsequently carried at amor�sed cost using the effec�ve interest method unless the arrangement cons�tutes a financing transac�on, where the transac�on is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amor�sed.

Basic financial liabili�es

Basic financial liabili�es, including creditors and bank loans are ini�ally recognised at transac�on price unless the arrangement cons�tutes a financing transac�on, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabili�es classified as payable within one year are not amor�sed.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amor�sed cost, using the effec�ve interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obliga�ons to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of opera�ons from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabili�es if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non­current liabili�es. Trade creditors are recognised ini�ally at transac�on price and subsequently measured at amor�sed cost using the effec�ve interest method.

Derecogni�on of financial liabili�es

Financial liabili�es are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obliga�ons expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday en�tlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

1.10

Payments to defined contribu�on re�rement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Con�nued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

2 Dona�ons and legacies
Unrestricted Total
funds
2022 2021
£ £
Dona�ons and gi�s 3,626 ­
3 Charitable ac�vi�es
Income Income
2022 2021
£ £
Parent Fees 20,326 30,881
Funding 61,870 48,653
Lunch Club 5,333 2,796
87,529 82,330
4 Charitable ac�vi�es
Expenditure Expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Staf costs 63,703 60,281
Deprecia�on and impairment 52 52
Pre School Supplies 18,442 13,811
Uniform Costs 215 530
Rent 6,884 7,706
Insurance 429 423
Staf Training (262) 248
Subscrip�ons 1,465 1,244
General Expenses ­ 1,769
Accountancy 240 240
91,168 86,304
91,168 86,304

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Con�nued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

5 Trustees

Alison Hockney, a trustee of the charity, received remunera�on of £15,489 as manager of the pre school.

6 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2022 2021
Number Number
Nursery Staf 7 6
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 63,160 59,593
Other pension costs 543 688
63,703 60,281

There were no employees whose annual remunera�on was more than £60,000.

7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fxed assets
Equipment
£
Cost
Addi�ons 260
At 16 July 2022 260
Deprecia�on and impairment
At 17 July 2021 208
At 16 July 2022 208
Carrying amount
At 16 July 2022 52
At 16 July 2021 104

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Con�nued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 16 JULY 2022

8 Debtors
2022 2021
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Other debtors 2,922 3,634
9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Other taxa�on and social security 207 514
Accruals and deferred income 240 ­
447 514

There were no disclosable related party transac�ons during the year (2021 ­ none).

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