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|| 2 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021 Trustees and Management Committee Trustees Clare Nolan Barnes (Chairperson) (May 2020- ) Denise Smith (Treasurer) (May 2020- ) Christine Copsey (Secretary) (May 2020- ) Management Committee Nancy Nolan Barnes (May 2020- ) Grace Nolan Barnes (May 2020- Jan 2022resigned) Sarah Froude (Manager) Emma Williamson Jill Green (Affiliated) Charity Registered Number 1189582 Address: The Social Centre Balmoral Road Lancaster LA1 3BU Independent Examiner Donna Nott 26 Avondale Road Heysham Morecambe Lancs LA3 1SR 3 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP TRUSTEE’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021 The trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of The Cathedral Pre School and Playgroup (the charity) for the year ended 31st March 2021. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the Charities SORP (FRS102) Structure, governance and management Constitution The charity is constituted under a Constitution reviewed annually and is a registered charity. Method of appointment or election of Trustees The strategic management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of Constitution. Organisational Structure and decision making The day to day management of the charity is delegated to the Pre School & Playgroup management team, who report to the management committee comprising the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. ## Risk Management The management committee has undertaken a risk assessment of all activities organised by the Pre School and Playgroup in furtherance of its objectives and of the facilities and this is reviewed on an annual basis. Objectives and Activities Policies and objectives The charity is constituted under a Constitution and is a registered charity no 1189582. The playgroup aims to provide a service for the local community by providing a happy and relaxed environment for children of any culture and/or ability to learn through play. Children are encouraged by example and teaching to care for and respect not only themselves but also others and their environment. The Pre School aims to: - Increase personal confidence and self-esteem; - Develop the concentration, communication and listening skills of the children; Broaden their range of experiences and to deepen their levels of understanding; - Develop their physical abilities. The Pre School actively promotes creativity and imaginative play and equality of opportunity for everyone. Children are encouraged to feel part of their community by having visitors and visits to local facilities and places of interest in the town. (visits suspended due to Covid Restrictions) The Pre School maintains a working partnership with parents as it is recognised as being of major value and importance in the education of children. We also encourage each individual child to progress towards the Early Learning Goals as set out by the DfE. 4 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP The Trustees, voluntary management committee and parents, together with the staff, undertake fundraising activities as required and again currently suspended due to Covid restrictions. ## Achievements and performance The Pre School has fulfilled its aims and expectations in providing high quality care and education for preschool children from the local area. Once again this has been a stable year for Cathedral Pre School. We have operated under very difficult circumstances throughout the year, followed all Government and County restrictions during lockdown and been open for key workers. We continue to regularly review our fee level, aiming to be the lowest in the area – ensuring that affordable, high quality provision is available to families in Lancaster. The opening times of the Pre-School have been extended from September 2021 to match the school day finishing at 3.30 pm each day except Friday which remains 1.00 p.m. All significant operational challenges that our staff and management have faced have been discussed with the Trustees in order to develop new and innovative approaches. The system of regular meetings between Trustees and managers is successful and the use of Zoom, email and telephone have been crucial during Covid, for the safety of the staff, trustees and the children. Formal appraisals of staff by management have been maintained during the year. We are conscious of the financial restraints of some of the families that come to The Cathedral Pre School. When fundraising activities do take place they form part of our on-going approach to encourage greater parental involvement in the pre-school. Other activities related to this include 'stay and play' sessions, Parents open days, Graduation events and a visit from Father Christmas also help parents to participate in the active learning of the group. We have purchased new learning resources/equipment and provide professional development opportunities for our staff that help ensure we continue to provide a high-quality experience for the families using our services. ## Reserves policy The reserves policy is designed to set aside designated funds to ensure that we can properly mitigate specific risks, namely, the legal liability to return the site to its original condition at the end of our lease term, one term’s operating costs if funding was removed and to ensure that we could meet any financial responsibilities should we be forced to close and make staff redundant Even with these designated funds we remain in a healthy financial position (March 2021) but have yet again benefited from lowered rent (£10 per hour). ## Future developments Issues regarding funding for the following 2 years remains at a critical level, The Trustees are monitoring the situation closely and continue to mitigate any risk. Changes to childcare policy may also require changes to the playgroup. Trustees and Management continue to plan for these c 5 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP 3ILolzl C. •JL Cc Sloilz L1 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP c f4r￿ s￿rtAL si 13120 q Sc) o Tcx% 35 / g9*. Cis Lqg, 9 ui Ig ¥q£qLI i8 P5& CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP Indep8nd8nt oxamln8r'B r8POrt on the a¢counts IL C(Al l ie'Ktn"41 f)1-e_.￿ h ￿￿)1 cry 1)114C I rYicAr( aC)al OTrTr •ccouiit¥ ft>r th• y•Thr •nd•rt 8•1 on pag•o I rgport 10 Itt9 tW81egB on mv Bx8mlnaiion ol the accounts fof the year frnded R•sponslbJlltl• AS Ihe cn*¢iiy truBleg5 ol Ihg TruBI. yw arg fgBpon61bl6 lor the preparatson ol the accoun19 It) BGcord8n¢e wllh the Ch8rille5 Act 2011 1"Ihe Act"). port I ropurt In respect of my examlnallon d￿￿T￿￿SoC￿fflS eafflèd under 145 of tha Act And In ¢arrOnG ovl rny gM¥rnlnalion. I havè folbwed the pplkablg Dlroclbns g￿en by the Charlly Commls5ion un(Jer 614515){b) of the Acl. Indvpond•nt XAmln•*$ statement l have complgied my exarnlnallon. I confirrn th41 no malenal tDatters havg come lo my allanlSon In ¢onn*¢iion wlh the examinatlon %vhich gives me ¢aus8 lo belleve Ihal In. ony mal8rlal respect.. accounllng records notkepl in accordance wlh Section 130 01 thè A¢i-, or the 8¢counls do not ac¢ord wllh the accokjnting record5. I have no concems and have come across no other fflatters in connectK)n with the ex8rninal￿n to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a PfopeT underslandlng of the accounts lo bt reached. Signed.. Date.. ieloi12cJD Name: rQDTf Relevant professlonal allfScatlon{s) or body (If anyl: Address.. Its fvoNOfL£ rio LATrJCS LAS i&L- tvANQ4 NJ OL* N.R)Ali I. LOIL CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] March 2021 ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS Report to the trustees/members for the year ended 31[st] March 2021 on the accounts set out above. ## RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and they consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to : - examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act); - follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Donna Nott Dated: 28/01/2022 9 CATHEDRAL PRE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP CF￿￿1 co￿. 7 31 ozl27 NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 31" Match 2V21 io