Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 07/06/2019 to 31/05/2020
Charity name: Tiny Tots
Charity registration number: 1183769
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 | The charity works for the public benefit having as its objects the development and education of children and young people in particular by: (1) promoting their care and safety; (2) promoting their education and promoting parental involvement; (3) promoting their health and wellbeing; (4) providing services to support them and their families and carers; (5) providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO; and (6) furthering the aims of thepre-school learningalliance. |
| 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 |
Tiny Tots provides an inclusive, diverse and stimulating setting of early years play, and education, for babies and toddlers. We also facilitate a social support network for parents, carers and guardians. Our services are available through weekly, term-time sessions from a community facility in the heart of Mudeford, Dorset. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We, the trustees, use the guidance and information made available by the Charities Commission as necessary to ensure right, fair and proper practice. We regard guidance issued by the charities commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers’ dedicate their time to the day-to- day running of sessions, following the charities policies and procedures, promoting good practice to meet our charitable objectives. Volunteers’ bring a valuable range of experience to Tiny Tots, with their input respected and considered bytrustees. |
| Other | N/A |
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 | Tiny Tots runs a high quality group offering a safe and stimulating environment for young children and families to socialise and network. Our group provides a service which helps families interact and share experiences. This promotes early year’s education and supports the mental health of parents, carers and families. Over the past year, our group has seen an increase in families utilising our services, on a regular basis. This suggests Tiny Tots is a proven, valued asset to the local community. Over the past year, sessions were enhanced by one-off activities such as themed and outdoor play. Therefore, more opportunities were available for members to benefit. We believe offering a strong, varied programme greatly enhanced our abilityto meet our objectives. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Throughout the year, we found implementing termly targets helped achieve continued development of the group. Targets provided small manageable steps for staff and volunteers to continually progress in achieving the charitable objectives. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Tiny Tots enjoyed a successful year of fundraising activity. Different fundraising events held throughout the year catered to the children (or parents, carers and guardians) of our organisation and beyond, furthering our activities to meet our charitable objectives. Funds generated formed a welcome re- investment into thegroup. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
NIA Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position of Tiny Tots is favourable at the end of the financial period, turning a profit. We have achieved this through careful cost management, regular fundraising and high utilisation of our services. Funds are re- invested in the group to enhance the services we provide and ensure continued provision of thegroup. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Tiny tots does not hold financial reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Tiny Tots does not hold reserves due to the low nature of the finances we handle. Outgoings are low, and can be brought to a minimal level if required. We also have a reliance on volunteers who can run thegroupif necessary. |
| 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 | COVID-19 could affect the future of Tiny Tots. At this stage, it is uncertain how. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal source of funding is through fees paid to attend our group. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | COVID-19 could affect the future of Tiny Tots. At this stage, it is uncertain how. We have taken an extended summer break, which has limited our income. |
| Other | N/A |
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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | Trustees are selected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | Tiny Tots |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1183769 |
| Charity’s principal address | Mudeford Wood Community Centre Pipers Drive Christchurch Dorset BH23 4TR |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ross Weeks |
07/06/19 – Present | Tiny Tots | ||
| Alice Clark- Wheeler |
07/06/19 – Present | Tiny Tots | ||
| Janice O’Halloran | 07/06/19 – Present | TinyTots | ||
| Helen Jane Chapman |
07/06/19 – Present | Tiny Tots | ||
– 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 adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| Alison Weeks, Nicola Groves |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
(Digitally signed due to COVID-19) |
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| Samuel Weeks | ||
Trustee |
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| 05/11/20 | ||
| 05/11/20 |
Tiny Tots receipts & payments as at 31st May 2020
Receipts
Payments
| Fees Fundraising Income Donations Other Income Total Receipts Room Hire Subcontractors Accrediations & Subsctiptions Equipment Food Print, Post & Stationery Fundraising Expenses Total Payments Total income Less payments |
6056.61 513.01 652.34 100 7321.96 -1030.15 -2510 -206.7 -198.42 -86.01 -14.62 -445.32 -4491.22 |
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| 2830.74 |