2021-08-31-accounts - Little Acorns, Crossgates

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Section A		Reference and administration details

Charity name Little Acorns, Crossgates Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1181630

Charity's principal address Little Acorns – grounds of Crossgates CP School Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Postcode LD1 3RE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any)

1 Stacey Powell
2 Sarah Jarman
3 Claire Watkins
4 Kathryn Ingram
5 Clare Haslam
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)	Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name	Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Becky Pritchard (Manager/Person in Charge) Amanda Bayliss (Deputy Manager/Person in Charge)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Constitution

How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

CIO

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Appointed by Trustees

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

All trustees must hold an enhanced DBS as registered with CIW as Registered Individuals.

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

Constitution: The aim of Little Acorns is to advance the education of preschool children in Crossgates & the surrounding areas, through the medium of the English language.

This is done by:

a) providing and presenting safe and satisfying play and activities; b) arranging other charitable activities in order to help parents support their children’s education.

c) providing provision for a 3+ setting as defined by Powys County Council.

Little Acorns provides education and childcare for children 3+ offering government funding term time, as well as running holiday clubs for 2-11 year olds, a provision of reliability, high quality and affordable prices. We will offer your child a safe, fun and stimulating environment. We focus on the individual needs of each child, to ensure they reach their full potential through a variety of challenging planned activities.

Little Acorns also occasionally hosts public fun events to promote its name in the local area, support the community and fund raise.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

No grant making is made by Little Acorns at this time.

All policy with regard to the running of the setting or handling of its finances are in accordance and supported by the local authority and Care Inspectorate Wales.

Volunteers are welcomed at the setting but require an enhanced DBS and You may choose to include relevant references to ensure safe guarding of clients. further statements, where relevant, about:

Any investments or purchases made must relate to the aims of the CIO and the best interests of its users.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Little Acorns continued running with minimal interruptions during the covid 19 lockdowns and further restrictions.

The local authority has now completed the purpose-build cabin for the setting using Welsh Government funding. Little Acorns has been operating from a cabin on the school site for over the summer.

In March the children took part in a “sponsored story read” to promote the importance of early reading and story sharing.

During the year children enjoyed learning and celebrating:

Chinese new year
St Valentines
World Book Day
St Davids Day
Christmas
Children in Need

There have been very little additional public or family activities or fundraisers due to Covid restrictions.

The staff completed numerous training course and engaged with the local authority and outside agencies.

Holiday club has continued to run providing care for 2-11 years.

Section E Financial review

Little Acorns has made the decision to continue to hold £12,000 to Brief statement of the ensure staff wages and bills can be paid in case of any enforced closure. charity’s policy on reserves Powys County Council have supplied a new purpose build cabin using Welsh Gov 3+ funding. The outdoor area has yet to be finalised and funding for this is yet to be confirmed. The new building has been furnished using setting funds. However, in part due to unexpected government incoming grants, there remains a large reserve at the end of this financial period – this will be used to develop the outdoor area of the setting once building works have been completed and to furnish the new purpose built cabin with new education furniture.

Staff wages have been increased and will be reviewed again before a 12 month period. Setting Manager is receiving increased management hours to support her work/life balance and her leadership, being covered by additional staffing - over time this will help reduce the surplus monies.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

K Ingram	K Ingram	S Jarman	S Jarman

Kathryn Maria Ingram		Sarah Jarman

	Trustee		Trustee
	30/9/2021 24/10/22

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Little Acorns, Crossgates On accounts for the year 31 August 2021 Charity no 1181630 ended (if any) Set out on pages 9 and 10

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2020 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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.

Date: 27 October 2022 Signed: Name: Susan Davies Relevant professional MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: PAVO, Unit 30, Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF

Little Acorns 1181630

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021

Receipts PCC Ceredigion Funding Childcare Funding Fundraising Uniforms HMRC Refund PHB Other Income Total receipts: Payments Salaries & oncosts Training PCC School Meals Premises Craft & Equipment DBS Other Expenditure Governance Uniform Purchases New Equipment Stationery & Postage Telephone Payroll Milk Snacks Health & Safety Total payments: Total surplus/deficit Cash Funds B/fwd 1 September 2020 Cash funds C/fwd 31 August 2021	General Funds Restricted funds Total 2021 - 28,066 28,066 32,252 32,252 19,587 19,587 - - 89 89 - - 250 250 316 316 52,492 28,066 80,559 - 23,408 28,066 51,475 249 249 2,580 2,580 2,227 2,227 322 322 52 52 3,811 3,811 605 605 560 560 12,000 12,000 75 75 502 502 620 620 15 15 485 485 145 145 47,657 28,066 75,723 4,835 - 4,835 50,336 - 50,336 55,172 - 55,172	*2020* 18,003 31,280 18,756 1,955 48 4,635 - -
		74,675 49,376 - 1,978 1,934 1,520 48 999 385 346 - 275 - 560 - 159
		57,580
		*17,095* 33,241
		*50,336*

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

1 September 2020 - 31 August 2021

Cash Assets			31/08/2021
			£
Bank accounts - Barclays 43132269			55,172
			55,172
	General		Restricted
	funds		funds	Total 2021
Debtors		£	£	£
			-	-
Assets Retained for Charity's own use
Computer & Printer
3 x ipads
Smart TV
Desk, Filing Cabinet & Office Essentials
Educational Resources
Childrens Tables & Chairs and other furniture
Game Consoles
Outdoor Equipment inc Bikes
Kitchen Resources

Liabilities Examination of accounts - 2020 & 2021	General funds Restricted funds Total 2021 £ £ £ 400 - 400
	400 400

Notes to Accounts

Accounts approved by:

Chair

Print Name………………………..…………………………………………

Signature……………………………………………………………………

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