Trustees’ Annual Report: Brynteg Little Cubs Playgroup
Brynteg Little Cubs Playgroup Charity Report of the trustees for the year ending 31 March 2022.
The trustees of Brynteg Little Cubs Playgroup Charity present their annual report and audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act, the trust deed and the Charities SORP.
OUR AIMS
The aims of Brynteg Little Cubs Playgroup Charity are to provide excellent quality child care in a stimulating environment where children are happy and settled.
Nurturing staff will ensure children are well supported and enjoy their activities.
Staff will treat children with respect and promote positive behaviour.
Staff will have positive relationships with parents and work well with partners in the local community.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Our key objectives for the year included:
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to continue to develop the first class pastoral care we provide for pupils
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to increase pupil numbers at the setting
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to provide continuing support of our children already in receipt of fee places
Equal Opportunities
Little Cubs welcomes children from all backgrounds. A child’s gender, ethnicity, race, religion or disability do not form part of our admission processes. We are an equal opportunity organisation and are committed to a working environment that is free from any form of discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. We will make reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff or pupils who are or become disabled. Little Cubs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Review of Activities and Achievements
Numbers of children attending setting have dropped. This year has been a very disruptive year with the periods of lockdown. This has unfortunately had a negative impact on the numbers in the setting. When the school shut parents stopped using Little Cubs.
Zoom calls took place regularly with staff reading stories and doing on-line activities with children and their families.
Staff used these periods of time to improve their knowledge and skills. A wide range of courses were accessed. These include, Child Protection training, First
Aid, Makaton, ELKLAN, Yoga for Literacy, supporting children with Additional Learning Needs and Jabadao.
Links have been strengthened with families through ‘Chatterbox’ sessions where parents and children join together to share stories, songs, nursery rhymes etc.
The setting has carried out work on healthy eating and lifestyles and is working towards the Healthy and Sustainable Pre School Scheme National Award and Tiny Tums Award.
Our Finances
The financial statements show net income of £32,113.65 for the year April 2021 until March 31[st] 2022 and expenditure was £58,972.21
Reserves and Financial Health
The Trustees regularly review the finances, budgets and spend against budget together with a monthly cash flow analysis. The setting applies for grant when they are available.
Structure, Governance and Management
Little Cubs Playgroup Charity and meet three times a year. The work of implementing most of their policies is carried out by the members of the Development Committee and the Finance Committee. All trustees give of their time freely and no remuneration or expenses were paid in the year.
Key management personnel
The trustees give of their time freely and the pay of the staff is set by the Finance Committee and is kept under annual review. A number of criteria are used in setting pay:
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nature of the role and responsibilities
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the average salary for comparable positions
The day to day running of the Setting is delegated to the supervisor, supported by trustees and senior staff. The day to day administration of the setting is undertaken within the policies and procedures approved by the trustees.
The trustees oversee the recruitment of staff.
Risk Management
The trustees are responsible for the overseeing of the risks faced by the Setting. Risks are identified, assessed and controls established throughout the year. A formal review of the charity’s risk management processes is undertaken on an annual basis.
This year the main risks that the Governors have identified and the plans to manage those risks are:
COVID
Money. Our ability to continue is reliant on fees. This risk is managing by marketing activities and applications for grants.
TRUSTEES
The charity trustees of Brynteg Little Cubs Playgroup Charity
Rachael Connell (Headteacher of Brynteg School)
Lisa Jones (Secretary of Brynteg School)
Michelle Firth (Deputy headteacher of Brynteg School)
Lucy Edwards (Supervisor of Flying Start)
Gemma Richardson (Assistant Supervisor of Flying Start)
Rebecca Clark (Childcare Practitioner at Flying Start)
Carol Farnhill (Governor at Brynteg School)
Income 01/04/2021-31/03/2022 Nursery Plus Opening Balance Figure from the previous months spreadsheet
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C D E F G H I J K L M
Date Nursery OoH DWP Charities School Counci Uniform P.T.A. Flint Fuel WCBC Tuck Bank Music Total Total Banked
4/29/2021 £530.00 £530.00
5/14/2021 £289.00 £289.00
5/21/2021 £506.00 £506.00 £795.00
7/2/2021 £960.00 £960.00
7/9/2021 £580.00 £580.00
7/16/2021 £145.00 £145.00 £1,685.00
4/6/2021 £750.00 £750.00
4/23/2021 £1,559.25 £1,559.25
5/11/2021 £1,984.50 £1,984.50
6/22/2021 £1,890.00 £1,890.00
7/9/2021 £1,039.50 £1,039.50
9/29/2021 £141.75 £141.75
9/16/2021 £1,323.00 £1,323.00
10/5/2021 £1,417.50 £1,417.50
10/21/2021 £342.00 £0.00 £342.00 £342.00
12/10/2021 £1,417.50 £1,417.50
11/2/2021 £1,890.00 £1,890.00
1/21/2022 £76.50 £76.50
1/28/2022 £178.50 £178.50
2/4/2022 £229.00 £229.00 £484.00
12/17/2022 £544.00 £544.00
1/14/2022 £992.25 £992.25
2/1/2022 £582.75 £582.75
3/4/2022 £155.00 £155.00
2/9/2022 £2,031.75 £2,031.75
3/4/2022 £3,307.50 £3,307.50
1/28/2022 £80.00 £80.00
3/15/2022 £1,000.00 £1,000.00
3/15/2022 £2,000.00 £2,000.00
3/24/2022 £242.00 £242.00
£0.00
£21,577.25 £28,184.25
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Opening Balance 84,488.74 Total Income 32,113.65 Less total Expenditure 58,972.21 Total expenditure from the expenditure sheet Total 57,630.18 Use this figure to carry forward to the next month as the opening balance
Add cheques in!
Expenditure
21-22
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Date Cheque Amount General Invoice Visits Charities Accountant Uniform Staf fees Grant Postage Wages Petty Total
Number £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
7/27/2021 100021 17,105.00 £17,105.00
9/29/2021 100022 472.50 £472.50
9/29/2021 100023 £3,708.90 £3,708.90 Paid in error cheque in to cancel
10/21/2021 100024 467.90 £467.90
12/22/2021 100025 Spoilt 5.00 £5.00
12/22/2021 100026 594.00 £594.00
12/22/2021 100027 432.00 £432.00
12/22/2021 100028 £138.93 £138.93
12/22/2021 5.00 £5.00
22/12/2022` 100029 100.00 £100.00
1/22/2022 £9.18 £9.18
1/31/2022 100030 £84.30 £84.30
1/31/2022 100031 £391.50 £391.50
3/1/2022 100032 £459.00 £459.00
3/2/2022 100033 £15,600.00 £15,600.00
1/22/2022 100034 £19,390.86 £19,390.86
3/22/2022 £8.14 £8.14
£0.00
138.93 3,708.90 19,390.86 0.00 0.00 184.30 0.00 2,349.00 27.32 32,705.00 0.00 467.90 0.00 58,972.21
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Income Month September SCHOOL Opening Balance Figure from the previous months spreadsheet C D E F G H I J K L M Date Amount Gen Packaging Visits Charities Dons/Spon Uniform P.T.A. Photos Grants Postage College Interest Misc Total 10/1/2021 3708.9 3708.9 3/28/2022 220.5 220.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3708.9 3929.4 Opening Balance 0 Total Income 3929.4 Less total Expenditure 0 Total expenditure from the expenditure sheet Total 3929.4 Use this figure to carry forward to the next month as the opening balance
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