## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO. 1173988**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**for the year ended**
**31 August 2022**
## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Annual Report**
**for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **INDEX**
- 1 - 2 Trustees' Annual Report
- 3 Independent Examiners Report 4 Statement of Financial Activities
- 5 Assets and Liabilities Statement
- 6 - 9 Notes to the accounts
**ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
**Trustees' Annual Report**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 August 2022.
The Acorn Pre-School was originally constituted by deed of gift and was a registered charity, No. 518623. The charity is now registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales, registered number 1173988.
The registered address is Acorn Preschool, The Portacabin, Whaplode Primary School, Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 6TS
This is also the principal address for the operation of the preschool.
The charity's trustees and committee members during the year to 31 August 2022 were:
Mrs. Lisa Hollis Chairperson Mrs. Anne Cook Mrs. Stacey Stafford Appointed 29 March 2022 Mrs. Lucy Driver Appointed 18 November 2021 Mrs. Tsitsi Samantha Iredia Appointed 18 November 2021 Ms. Samantha Clover Resigned 29 March 2022 **Non Committee Members** Mr. M. Hollis Treasurer
Bank: National Westminster Bank Plc, 1 Market Place, Wisbech, Cambs, PE12 1DT.
Independent Examiner: Moore Thompson Chartered Accountants, Bank House, Broad Street, Spalding.
## **Aims and objectives:**
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by offering appropriate facilities and training courses, encouraging the study of needs of the children and instigating and adhering to and furthering the aim of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
The trustees will normally be volunteers from parents of children attending the pre-school and therefore their tenure will be relatively short-term. Nominations are agreed at the Annual General Meeting and will be those persons willing to offer the skills and experience required by the charity.
The pre-school may further the aims by providing accommodation, equipment and engage staff, raise money, make payments as necessary, fix and collect fees, control the admission of children to the groups, take up membership of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and take such other action as may benefit the pre-school.
## **Public benefit:**
The trustees consider that the objectives and activities of the charity are in accordance with the Charity Commissions' general guidance on public benefit because the children leaving the pre-school are considered to be well placed for the furtherance of their education.
## **Change of constitution**
On 27 July 2017, the trustees adopted a new constitution converting the current unincorporated charity into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and registering this with Charity Commission.
Although a separate legal charity the new formation is the same charity in all but number. The trustees feel that the separate legal entity status has allowed the charity to move forward with subsidiary trading activities protecting the charity assets from business factors, risk and taxation.
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Trustees' Annual Report (continued)**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **Reserves policy**
The charity does not have a specific reserves policy in place as the trustees have decided that holding reserves is currently unnecessary to the charity.
## **Review of the year:**
During the year ended 31 August 2022, the charity provided the pre-school facility to children in the area.
The Charity received OFSTED permission to operate as a CIO and therefore ceased being a dormant entity on 31 March 2020.
As at 31 August 2022, the current account amounted to £28,337, the savings accounts amounted to £3,419 and the petty cash £36.
## **Going concern**
Prior to the commencement of operation a National Lockdown was announced which remained in force for the remainder of the School year. This significantly affected the level of income from fees; however the charity was able to operate throughout the period due to careful use of reserves.
During this period, no staff were furloughed and apart from the ongoing EYE funding no government grants were applied for or schemes used.
At the start of the 2021 school year, lockdown restrictions had ceased and the school was operating within government guidelines. Based on the level of liquid reserves and continued funding it is believed that the charity will be able to continue to operate into the foreseeable future despite any new lockdown measures which may be announced.
Signed by order of the Trustees:
## **Mrs. Lisa Hollis - Chairperson**
Date: **25 January 2023.**
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Independent Examiners Report**
I report to the charity on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
As the charity's trustees 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act;
2. the accounts do not accord with those records, or
3. 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.
**K.J. Maggs B.A., F.C.A.** Moore Thompson Chartered Accountants Spalding
Date: **30 January 2023.**
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
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2022 2021
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
Income from
Investments 1 - 1 -
Charitable activities 2 83,679 - 83,679 70,770
Total income 83,680 - 83,680 70,770
Expenditure
Costs of charitable activities: 3 78,445 - 78,445 66,725
Total expenses 78,445 - 78,445 66,725
Net income 5,235 - 5,235 4,045
Fund balances brought forward 36,579 211 36,790 32,745
Fund balances carried forward 41,814 211 42,025 36,790
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All income and expenditure in both the current and prior year are regarding unrestricted funds.
The notes on pages 6 - 9 form a part of these accounts
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Assets and Liabilities Statement**
## **at 31 August 2022**
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Notes 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 6 10,714 6,714
Current assets
Debtors:
Prepayments 221 834
221 834
Cash at bank and in hand:
Current account 28,337 27,861
Reserve account - General fund 3,208 1,792
- Restricted fund 211 211
Petty cash 36 62
31,792 29,926
Current assets 32,013 30,760
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year:
Accruals 702 684
(702) (684)
Net current assets 31,311 30,076
Total assets less current liabilities 42,025 36,790
Income funds
Unrestricted funds 41,814 36,579
Restricted funds 211 211
42,025 Error 36,790
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We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
These accounts were approved by the trustees on **25 January 2023.**
## **Mrs. Anne Cook**
**Mrs. Lisa Hollis - Chairperson**
The notes on pages 6 - 9 form a part of these accounts
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**Notes to the accounts**
**for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **1. Accounting policies**
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
## **Funds**
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
The **restricted fund** relates to the balance remaining to be spent of a Grant received from Lincolnshire County Council in respect of Interactive Play for Children.
Expenditure which complies with these criteria is identified to the fund.
## **Income recognition**
All income is recognised in the statement of financial activities when the conditions for receipt have been met and there is reasonable assurance of receipt. Where a claim for repayment of income tax has or will be made, such income is grossed for the tax recoverable.
Grants are recognised in the statement of financial activities when the conditions for receipt have been met.
Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt.
Donations and all receipts from charitable activities are reported gross and are accounted for on a receivable basis.
## **Expenditure recognition**
Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis and has been allocated as detailed below:
Charitable activities include the costs of the activities defined by the charity's aims for the benefit of the persons sited in the charity objects. Costs of charitable activities includes the direct costs of the activities and depreciation on related assets. Where such assets relate to more than one functional cost category, they have been allocated on either an estimate time or floor space basis, as appropriate.
Within charitable activities, governance costs include the costs which relate to the general running of the charity as opposed to the direct management function inherent in generating funds, service delivery and programme or project work.
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**ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
**Notes to the accounts (continued)**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **1. Accounting policies (continued)**
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost, less estimated residual value, of all tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:
Games, toys and equipment
10% reducing balance
## **Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year**
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
## **Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty**
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
## **2. Incoming resources from charitable activities:**
|**Unrestricted **
**£**
Fees
82,393
Fundraising
1,286
83,679|**Restricted**
**£**
-
-
-
**2022**|**Total**
**£**
82,393
1,286
83,679|2021
Total
£
69,800
970
70,770|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Notes to the accounts (continued)**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **3. Costs of charitable activities:**
|**Unrestricted **
**£**
Wages and salaries
63,948
Uniform and other clothing
26
Computer costs
63
Milk purchases
136
Training and course fees
9
Repairs and maintenance
2,815
Cleaning materials and waste disposal
1,247
Telephone and internet
555
Rent paid and hall hire
733
Rates
176
Licences
182
Entertainer
165
Photocopier
-
PLA insurance
610
Building insurance
252
Electricity
1,424
Refreshments and fund raising
213
Purchases of equipment, books and similar items
3,587
Postage and stationery
140
Subscriptions
13
(Profit)/loss on sale of assets
-
Depreciation
1,190
Independent examiners fees
810
Accountancy fees
-
Legal and professional
105
Bank charges
46
Interest on late payments
-
78,445|**Restricted**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**2022**|**Total**
**£**
63,948
26
63
136
9
2,815
1,247
555
733
176
182
165
-
610
252
1,424
213
3,587
140
13
-
1,190
810
-
105
46
-
78,445|2021
Total
£
56,317
22
259
170
222
113
1,854
699
800
107
62
-
333
631
360
1,563
91
1,324
350
-
34
746
684
(132)
110
-
6
66,725|
|---|---|---|---|
## **4. Employee emoluments**
There are no employees who received emoluments exceeding £60,000.
|Average number of employees during the year|**2022**
**No.**
7|2021
No.
7|
|---|---|---|
## **5. Payments to trustees**
No trustee has been paid in respect of their position as a trustee. All trustee work has been on a voluntary basis only.
Due to the nature of the charity's activities several trustees are also employees. However, no element of their remuneration is linked to their role as trustees.
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## **ACORN PRE-SCHOOL**
## **Notes to the accounts (continued)**
## **for the year ended 31 August 2022**
## **6. Fixed assets**
|Cost
**£**
Portacabin
1,227
Extension
2,819
Computer
374
Fridge
81
Fence and gate
576
Outdoor equipment
3,284
Computer
499
Police car, dumper truck a
353
Filing cabinet
30
Henry Hoover
99
Skills compact discs
94
Camera
90
Computer
1,830
Chairs
169
Play shelter
1,126
Paint "n" Store tray units
515
2 Sophia armchairs
326
2 book / toy storage units
187
5 tables and 21 chairs
630
Laptop
189
Playhouse
200
Laptop
300
2 Oil heaters
100
3 Room dividers
346
High wooden fence
3,560
Outside sink
390
Water dispenser
166
Post box
20
LED lighting
987
New rectangular table
352
Six new radiators
2,990
New laminate floor
676
24,587
Error|Depr'n
**£**
1,110
2,550
338
74
521
2,971
451
296
26
84
80
74
1,502
139
902
388
246
141
418
71
54
81
19
66
676
74
16
2
99
35
299
68
13,870
**2022**|NBV
**£**
117
269
36
7
55
313
48
57
4
15
14
16
328
30
224
127
80
46
212
118
146
219
81
280
2,884
316
150
18
888
317
2,691
608
10,714|Cost
£
1,227
2,819
374
81
576
3,284
499
353
30
99
94
90
1,830
169
1,126
515
326
187
630
189
200
300
100
346
3,560
390
-
-
-
-
-
-
19,394|Depr'n
£
1,097
2,521
334
73
515
2,937
446
290
25
82
78
72
1,466
135
877
374
237
136
394
57
38
56
10
35
356
39
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,680
2021|NBV
**£**
130
298
40
8
61
347
53
63
5
17
16
18
364
34
249
141
89
51
236
132
162
244
90
311
3,204
351
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,714|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All the assets above are used by the charity in the furtherance of its objectives.
## **7. Related parties and control**
The trustees consider that there are no related parties to the charity requiring disclosure.
The charity is controlled by the Board of Trustees and no individuals can or do exert control.
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