Charity number: 1174608
Ranwell has had a positive year. For the moment, our finances appear to be healthy, and we continue to have a good waiting list. Although the morning sessions seem to be more popular at this moment in time, we continue to provide two sessions a day delivering a vital service for children and families in our community.
The committee looked at giving our staff a pay rise this year as the increasing amount of work the staff is having to do to support the children in becoming more pressing on their roles. The cost-of-living crisis has hit our staff and families hard, but we try to support all of these issues as best we can. The committee have also said that a pay increase will be looked at the end of every financial year to see if it is possible to offer a slight increase if Ranwell can afford it.
We have appointed a new member of staff on a full-time basis to help with the rising number of SEND children, in order that we can offer one to one support or small group support as it is vital that we offer all children as much support and learning opportunities as possible to allow them to thrive in the setting.
We will be looking this year to offer our staff new training opportunities such as a level three and four and possibly the opportunity to seek a forest school qualification should they choose and this will benefit them and the playgroup in the future.
We have continued to improve the appearance of the playgroup as we are in an older building. The inside has been painted. We have also painted the whole of the outside surrounding area of the playgroup. This has given the entrance and the aeras where the children spend the majority of the time a much brighter look.
Our plan going forward is to invest in our outdoor area and we are looking at a mud kitchen for the children, and we aim to keep the playgroup going strong for the next many years to come.
Yours sincerely
F Kitchener
Chair of Ranwell playgroup
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Charity number: 1174608
Independent Examiner:
C Zielinski AIPFM
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50 Burnside Street Carnoustie DD7 7HL
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES AND ADVISORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Trustees: Faye Kitchener (Chair) Mary Leahy (Secretary) Independent Examiner: C Zielinski AIPFM Bankers: Natwest Bank PO Box 282 216 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QB Registered address: 1 McCullum Road Bow London E3 5HZ
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STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the charity's incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, you are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
-
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
-
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. You are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Committee on: ___________
Chair: ______________
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF RANWELL PLAYGROUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 202 5
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners
The charity's trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year -under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 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 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 Act, as amended- and
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To state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement
During my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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Proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act); and
-
Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
C Zielinski AIPFM 50 Burnside Street Carnoustie DD7 7HL
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October 2025
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
| Opening balances 1 st April (note 4) Add: Receipts London Borough Tower Hamlets (note 3) • 2,3,4 year NEG Fundraising/donations TOTAL RECEIPTS Less: Payments Wages and NI (note 3) Agency staff Light and heat Rent, rates and water Refuse collection Telephone Equipment and materials Parties and outings Television Insurance and membership Refreshments Repairs and maintenance Postage and stationery Independent examination Cleaning materials Training Ofsted Disclosure and barring Payroll charges Miscellaneous TOTAL PAYMENTS Closing balances 31 st March (note 4) |
2025 (£) 158,204 158,632 103 158,735 64,278 6,807 4,338 1,028 120 769 1,783 479 - 377 45 751 16 720 191 302 35 107 1,350 170 83,666 233,273 |
2024 (£) 178,489 |
2024 (£) 178,489 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71,483 71,483 78,820 3,917 879 116 654 2,195 564 (66) 350 225 1,145 61 690 129 630 35 106 1,350 (32) 91,768 158,204 |
71,483 71,483 |
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| 78,820 3,917 879 116 654 2,195 564 (66) 350 225 1,145 61 690 129 630 35 106 1,350 (32) 91,768 |
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RANWELL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AT 31st MARCH 2025
| MONETARY ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS The charity owns numerous items of play equipment (estimated value - note 2) TOTAL ASSETS Less: LIABILITIES Independent examination Other creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Funded by: Equipment fund (note 2) Designated fund (note 5) Unrestricted fund (note 6) |
2025 (£) 233,719 (446) 233,273 1,030 234,303 760 490 1,250 233,053 1,030 145,000 87,023 233,053 |
2024 (£) 158,204 - 158,204 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,350 159,554 |
||
| 720 243 963 158,591 |
||
| 1,350 95,000 62,241 158,591 |
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Approved by Committee: ________
Date: ____________
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, using the receipts and payments basis to comply with the Charities Act smaller charity regulations.
2. Fixed Assets
Equipment purchases have been charged to the Receipts and Payments account in the year of acquisition. A register of equipment is maintained and an estimated value shown in the statement of Assets and Liabilities. An equivalent amount is shown in the equipment fund as this money has been spent.
3. Wages
EYNTH administer playgroup wages. The EYNTH records have been independently audited, and I have accepted assurances as to the accuracy of the records provided.
4. Cash Balances
| 5. | Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH Designated Funds Sickness and cover Redundancy Equipment (new) |
2025 (£) 233,719 (446) 233,273 60,000 65,000 20,000 145,000 |
2024 (£) 158,204 - 158,204 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 45,000 10,000 95,000 |
6. Reserves Policy
The Management Committee have set aside monies to cover sickness as well as redundancy. The unrestricted fund represents running costs and are needed to ensure adequate cash flow is available.
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RANWELL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Charity number: 1174608
Independent Examiner:
C Zielinski AIPFM
1
50 Burnside Street Carnoustie DD7 7HL
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES AND ADVISORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
Trustees: Faye Kitchener (Chair) Mary Leahy (Secretary) Independent Examiner: C Zielinski AIPFM Bankers: Natwest Bank PO Box 282 216 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QB Registered address: 1 McCullum Road Bow London E3 5HZ
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STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the charity's incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, you are required to:
-
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
-
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
-
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
-
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. You are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Committee on: ___________
Chair: ______________
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF RANWELL PLAYGROUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 202 5
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners
The charity's trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year -under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)- and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Act);
-
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission - under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, as amended- and
-
To state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement
During my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
-
Proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act); and
-
Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
-
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
C Zielinski AIPFM 50 Burnside Street Carnoustie DD7 7HL
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October 2025
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
| Opening balances 1 st April (note 4) Add: Receipts London Borough Tower Hamlets (note 3) • 2,3,4 year NEG Fundraising/donations TOTAL RECEIPTS Less: Payments Wages and NI (note 3) Agency staff Light and heat Rent, rates and water Refuse collection Telephone Equipment and materials Parties and outings Television Insurance and membership Refreshments Repairs and maintenance Postage and stationery Independent examination Cleaning materials Training Ofsted Disclosure and barring Payroll charges Miscellaneous TOTAL PAYMENTS Closing balances 31 st March (note 4) |
2025 (£) 158,204 158,632 103 158,735 64,278 6,807 4,338 1,028 120 769 1,783 479 - 377 45 751 16 720 191 302 35 107 1,350 170 83,666 233,273 |
2024 (£) 178,489 |
2024 (£) 178,489 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71,483 71,483 78,820 3,917 879 116 654 2,195 564 (66) 350 225 1,145 61 690 129 630 35 106 1,350 (32) 91,768 158,204 |
71,483 71,483 |
||
| 78,820 3,917 879 116 654 2,195 564 (66) 350 225 1,145 61 690 129 630 35 106 1,350 (32) 91,768 |
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RANWELL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AT 31st MARCH 2025
| MONETARY ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS The charity owns numerous items of play equipment (estimated value - note 2) TOTAL ASSETS Less: LIABILITIES Independent examination Other creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Funded by: Equipment fund (note 2) Designated fund (note 5) Unrestricted fund (note 6) |
2025 (£) 233,719 (446) 233,273 1,030 234,303 760 490 1,250 233,053 1,030 145,000 87,023 233,053 |
2024 (£) 158,204 - 158,204 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,350 159,554 |
||
| 720 243 963 158,591 |
||
| 1,350 95,000 62,241 158,591 |
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Approved by Committee: ________
Date: ____________
RANWELL PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, using the receipts and payments basis to comply with the Charities Act smaller charity regulations.
2. Fixed Assets
Equipment purchases have been charged to the Receipts and Payments account in the year of acquisition. A register of equipment is maintained and an estimated value shown in the statement of Assets and Liabilities. An equivalent amount is shown in the equipment fund as this money has been spent.
3. Wages
EYNTH administer playgroup wages. The EYNTH records have been independently audited, and I have accepted assurances as to the accuracy of the records provided.
4. Cash Balances
| 5. | Cash at bank and in hand Cash held by EYNTH Designated Funds Sickness and cover Redundancy Equipment (new) |
2025 (£) 233,719 (446) 233,273 60,000 65,000 20,000 145,000 |
2024 (£) 158,204 - 158,204 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 45,000 10,000 95,000 |
6. Reserves Policy
The Management Committee have set aside monies to cover sickness as well as redundancy. The unrestricted fund represents running costs and are needed to ensure adequate cash flow is available.
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