Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st September 2022 To 31[st] August 2023
Charity name: Hope Preschool Playgroup
Charity registration number:1180157
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 | We provide safe, stimulating play and early education for 2 1/2 to 4 year olds by fully qualified staff in the Flintshire/Wrexham areas. We are a provider for the government child care offer and early entitlement schemes as well as accepting children registered with us by their parents/carers. We actively engage with our local community and primary school to carry out fundraising activities. |
| 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 |
Employing qualified staff to educate and care for children. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In our work, we The Trustees, have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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
Contribution made by Para 1.38 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 | Giving children a high quality start in education and caring for their individual needs in liaison with their families. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | The charity maintained the level of financial stability. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | In our work, we( the trustee’s) have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | The ability of families to pay for childcare. Competition from full daycare nurseries who are subsidised. |
| 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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | New trustees may be appointed by current trustees or put themselves forward |
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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 | Hope Pre-school Playgroup |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1180157 |
| Charity’s principal address | Operating at: Ysgol Estyn, Hawarden Road, Hope , Flintshire, LL12 9NL |
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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| Joanne Clubb | Treasurer | |||
| Georgina Henry | ||||
| Cathryn Cowton | 26.10.23 | |||
| Catherine Hickson | 26.10.23 | |||
– 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) J Clubb Full name(s) Joanne Clubb
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date 15.03.24
Hope Preschool Playgroup
Profit and Loss Report
01 September, 2022 - 31 August, 2023
| Sales | |
|---|---|
| 4000 - Fees 4,759.00 |
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| 4010 - Earlier Years 12,180.21 |
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| 4020 - Income - Grants 7,260.00 |
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| 4900 - Other income 358.00 |
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| Total Sales | £24,557.21 |
| Direct Expenses | |
| 5000 - Purchases 4,456.20 |
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| Total Direct Expenses | £4,456.20 |
| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | £20,101.01 |
| Overheads | |
| 7000 - Employee Wages and Salaries 18,189.22 |
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| 7610 - Accountancy Fees 390.00 |
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| 7630 - Business Insurance 351.32 |
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| 7900 - Bank Charges and Interest 65.70 |
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| Total Overheads | £18,996.24 |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | £1,104.77 |
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