Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup
Chair’s Annual Report for the Year Ending 2024
Introduction
On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2024 Annual General Meeting. Thank you to those who have attended this evening, and to all who have supported Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup throughout the year.
Summary of the Year
2024 has been a year of change, growth, and achievement for Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup. We successfully introduced:
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Afternoon sessions , expanding the availability of childcare and learning opportunities.
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A breakfast club provision , providing additional flexibility to local families.
These new services have been well received and reflect our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our community.
Staff and Operational Achievements
I would like to formally thank the staff for their flexibility and hard work in implementing the new provisions. Their dedication has ensured a smooth transition and maintained the high standards of care and education we strive for.
Although the financial year began with a deficit—largely due to investment in new equipment and necessary repairs to the building—these improvements have enhanced our setting for the long-term benefit of the children and staff.
Grant Project and Community Engagement
Congratulations to the team for the successful delivery of our grant-funded project. This initiative has enabled children to engage with learning opportunities beyond the classroom, exploring their local environment and developing new skills.
The project has been recognised nationally, having been nominated for an Early Years Wales Award , which is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and creativity of our staff.
We are also looking forward to expanding outdoor learning as members of staff complete their Forest School training , which will further enrich the experiences we offer.
Staffing Update
We are delighted to welcome Jonothan and Caryl back to the team. Their return brings valuable experience and continuity, strengthening our ability to deliver quality care and education.
Conclusion
On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank:
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Our dedicated staff team
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Committee members and volunteers
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Parents and carers
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The wider community and funding partners
Your support enables Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup to continue providing vital early years education and bilingual childcare in our community.
We look forward to building on this year’s achievements in the coming year.
Declaration
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance and is a true reflection of the activities and achievements of Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup for the year ending 2024.
| Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup | Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup | No (if any) | |||
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| 1180959 | |||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For the period from |
01.09.23 Period start date |
To | 31.08.2024 Period end date |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 20,051 59,026 1,233 1,718 542 - - 82,570 - - - 82,570 67,848 5,712 3,243 5,888 1,985 1,293 392 2,169 9,179 97,709 - - - 97,709 - 15,139 - - - 15,139 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 20,051 59,026 1,233 1,718 - 542 - - 82,570 - - - 82,570 67,848 5,712 3,243 5,888 1,985 1,293 392 2,169 9,179 97,709 - - - 97,709 - 15,139 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 20,051 59,026 1,233 1,718 - 542 - - 82,570 - - - 82,570 67,848 5,712 3,243 5,888 1,985 1,293 392 2,169 9,179 97,709 - - - 97,709 - 15,139 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Fees | 20,051 | - | ||||
| Funding | 59,026 | - | ||||
| Grants | 1,233 | - | ||||
| Fundraising | 1,718 | - | ||||
| HMRC | - | |||||
| Sundries | 542 | - | ||||
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| - | - | |||||
| ~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~ AR) |
82,570 |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | ||||||
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| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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Wages & Staff Expenses |
67,848 | - | ||||
| Rent | 5,712 | - | ||||
| Admin | 3,243 | - | ||||
| HMRC | 5,888 | - | ||||
| Equipment | 1,985 | - | ||||
| Pensions | 1,293 | - | ||||
| Training | 392 | - | ||||
| Sundries | 2,169 | - | ||||
| Buildingrepairs | 9,179 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 97,709 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - 15,139 | - | - | - 15,139 |
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| - 15,139 | - | - | - 15,139 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
14/07/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature SV Owens Details Details Bank account Savings account Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 9,477 - 25,379 - - - 34,856 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name SARAH VANESSA OWENS |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| SV Owens | SARAH VANESSA OWENS | 01.10.2020 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
14/07/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup On accounts for the year 31.08.2024 Charity no 1180959 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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.
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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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:[S Rapthel ] Date: 01.10.2024
Name: SINA RAPTHEL Relevant professional ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 12 Clos Y Fferm, Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigon SA43 2BH
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Aberporth Playgroup has received income in excess of £25,000 and less than £250,000 so has undertaken an Independent audit I have undertaken a review of the prepared accounts which have been satisfactorily completed; receipts and payments records are supported by appropriate evidence.
The financial position of the charity is reviewed periodically by the management committee/trustees. The trustees have a good understanding of the charities overall financial circumstances and plan accordingly.
I have no recommendations
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