Hanmer Pla rou and Wra Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Re ort Period start date - To 01/01/2025 Period end date- 31/12/2025 Charity name: Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Charity registration number: 1184687 Bankers- Unity Trust Bank, Natwest Independent examinerfs report- Mrs Laura Brasenell Objectives and Artivities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The object of the CIO is to provide a non-profit childcare facility that will enhance the development and education of children in Wales, for the public benefit, by encouraging parents to understand and care for their needs through high quality childcare. Pre-school education for children ages 2 years- 4 years. The staff provide a broad range of activities designed to promote children's learning linked to the New Welsh Curriculum. They effectively assess children's level of development and identify clear next steps in learning for each child. Staff have very good communication with the parents to inform of children's learning needs and encourage them to support this with activities at home. All relevant decisions have been made by the trustees with regard to the public benefit guides. Summary ofthe 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 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Additional Information Policy on grant making Para 1.18 Para 1.38 Grants are made to a wide range of organisations and are allocated for specific projects. All staff members and trustees are involved in the process. Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 N/A Para 1.38 N/A Achievements and Performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, Para 1.20 Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO provided an enriched pre-school education to Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole Additional Information Achievements against objettives set 35 local children between January 2025 and December 2025. Para 1.41 Ms G. Butler has continued to successfully lead the provision and during her self- reflection meeting with the Chair of the committee has met with her objertives. Fundraising hasn't been particularly successful this year as we have mainly focussed on sourcing grants for new equipment. Easy fundraising app raised £64.54, and we had a Christmas fundraising event making £597.00. Performance of fundraising attivities against objettives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objettives Para 1.41 Financial Review Review of the chariws financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The balance for the provision as 1st January 2025 was UnityTrust Bank £18,757.37 Natwest Reserve £8591.24 The balance for the provision at the end of the period, December 2025 was Unity Trust Bank £38,874.67 Natwest Reserve £11,541.05 The difference in the total in this period Unity Trust Bank + £20,117.30 Natwest Reserve + £2949.81 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 In the Natwest account, The CIO holds an amount equivalent to statutory redundancy pay for all current staff working for the CIO. This amount is sufficient to cover any outstanding salary and redundancy payments to staff as well as to pay any outstanding running costs. This will be reviewed in January 2026 by trustees. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £11,541.05 N/A Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Additional Information The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.23 No uncertainties, successfully running with a good profit every week and waiting list for children over the next 2/3 years. Para 1.47 The CIO has two main funding sources: 30-hours free childcare payments made by Wrexham County Council and Shropshire County Council Payments received directly from the families of the children attending the provision. With also fundraising routes to boost income: • Small fundraising events occur throughout the year to raise money for Playgroup, however, due to the high increase of children in attendance fundraising hasn't been so relied on this year. Families and staff are encouraged to shop through easy fundraising app as an easy income for Playgroup. Investment policy and objertives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Para 1.46 There are no imminent risks facing the charity. However, changes the 30-hours free childcare funding or a reduction in the number of children attending could pose a future risk. These are both monitored closely by the management and trustees. Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, 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 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO has an active committee of 3 Trustees and are governed by a constitution. The current trustees were elected at the AGM in September 2025. New trustees are elected at the AGM. If it is not possible for a trustee vacancy to be filled at the AGM, the existing trustees can appoint new trustees. All trustees give their time freely. Additional Information Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Trustees receive a copy of the settings policies and procedures as part of their induction to becoming a trustee. Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
The charity's organisational strutture and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Day to day management of the Playgroup is undertaken by the Manager, Gemma Butler. The trustees meet regularly as a board and hold formal and informal meetings with the manager, and the manager and staff meet regularly to reflect on what is working well and areas for development. Issues arising within the setting are raised through the manager with the trustees. Staff and trustees have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities, The CIO is run within the school building of St Chad's Primary School. A monthly £100.00 standing order is set up to the school covers the cost of rent and resources. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Reference and Administrative details Charity name Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO HANMER PLAYGROUP PLUS 1184687 St Chad's Primary School, Hanmer, Nr Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3DG Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) AGM Members Stephanie Davies Laura Brasenell Treasurer Secretary AGM Members Laura Scott Chair AGM Members 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 Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
Trustee name Dates atted 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 ofthe 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 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 Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
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) 6TtPHkghJI F DFFV Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) fr6VJ Date Hanmer Playgroup and Wrap Around Care CIO Trustees, Annual Report Jan 25-Dec 25
HANMER PLAYGROUP PLUS Annual Accounts 1st January 2025- 31st December 2025 Signed by: Stephanie Davies- Treasurer Verified by Laura Brasenell
Hanmer Playgroup Plus- Examiners report I confTh the charity is eligible to have an independent examination as the income and assets are below the audit threshold. Receipts and payments accounts have been prepared, and the charity's gross income is less than £250,000. There is no requirement to prepare accruals accounts in the charity's governing document or for any other reason. I can confirn] there is no conflict of interest that prevents me from carrying out their independent examination, there are no close personal relationships with the trustees that compromise independence. I have no day-to-day involvement in the administration of the charity. I can confirn] that there is a copy of approved accounts and a trustees, annual report on file. Accounting records are kept to the required standard and are complete. The trustees have carried out a review of the charity's internal financial controls in the year reported. The trustees have considered the fmancial circunistances of the charity at the end of the reporting period have made an assessment of the charity's position as a going concern when approving the accounts. The trustees have a reserves policy, and an adequate level of reserves are held. I confTh I have checked the forni and content of the accounts, and that all the accounting statements are present and that the funds of the charity are correctly identified. I have compared the trustees, annual report with the accounts. The examination has not identified any matters of concem. Si]ed. Date: 8-9- 2g