## **Trustees Annual Report** March 2023 - Aug 2024
Stockton Lane Preschool CIO took over the running of Stockton Lane Playgroup.
Stockton Lane Preschool is a charity run preschool which caters for children 2-5 years.
It provides a safe and secure environment, bright airy rooms, and a large outdoor play area adjoining farmland.
Following advice from the accountants the transition period for April 2024-Aug 2024 is covered by the closing accounts for Stockton Lane Playgroup as shown below.
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
## STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
CHAIRPERSON Roxanna Klimaszewska VICE CHAIRPERSON
Susanna Dale-Simmonds TREASURER Sarah Dowsland
VICE TREASURER Catherine Spedding SECRETARY Tanya
Denmark
BANKERS National Westminster Bank PLC 1 Market Street York YO1 9YH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Parker Hartley & Co Incorporated Financial Accountants 2 Waverley Street The Groves York YO31 7QZ
CHARITY NUMBER 1030660
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## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE OFFICIALS
## OF STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
We have examined the Accounts on pages 3 to 4 which have been prepared under recognised Accounting policies.
## Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiners
The officials are responsible for the preparation of the Charity's Accounts. The officials consider that the Audit requirement of Section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 'Act') does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of the procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 43(7) of the Act, whether any particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
Our 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 you as officials concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an Audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Nothing has come to our attention in connection with our examination which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
(i) the Accounting records have not been kept in respect of the charity in accordance with section 41 of the Act;
(ii) the Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 do not accord with those records;
(iii) the statement of Accounts does not comply with any of the requirements of regulation 3 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995.
Further, nothing has come to our attention in connection with our examination that, in our opinion, should be drawn to your attention in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.
21st May 2024 Parker Hartley & Co Incorporated Financial Accountants
2 Waverley Street The Groves York YO31 7QZ
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STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
I hereby certify, that on behalf of the officials of Stockton Lane Playgroup, I have made available all the books and records.
I confirm, on behalf of the officials of Stockton Lane Playgroup that the attached Accounts are in accordance with the books and records and information and explanations given by myself.
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Signed……………………………………………………………….. Sarah Dowsland
Treasurer
Dated …………………………………………..
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STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
2024 2023
£ £ £ £
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## INCOME
Fees 100725 76044 Deposit Account Interest 337 115
## MONEY RAISING EVENTS
Fund Raising Events 5331 3911 Donations 1006 500
TOTAL INCOME 107399 80570
## EXPENDITURE
Equipment & PPE (adjusted for stock) 2614 3328 Salaries & NIC 78236 77121 NEST Pension Contributions 1506 844 Rent 8782 10693 Printing, Postage, Stationery & Telephone 663 1488 Insurance & Subscriptions 1248 1219 Sundry Expenses 453 261 Wages Preparation 762 852 Independent Examiners Fee 462 426 Training Courses 546 696 Repairs & Renewals & Cleaning 554 275 Charity Registration - 825 Agency Staff 133 3104 Computer Equipment 835 -
96794 101132
SURPLUS / ( DEFICIT ) FOR THE YEAR 10605 (20562) Page 4
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2024
2024 2023
£ £
## CURRENT ASSETS
National Westminster Bank PLC - Current Account 30469 19788 National Westminster Bank PLC - Savings Account 25442 25105 Cash in Hand - - Stocks 359 37 56270 44930
## LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry Creditors & Accruals 1432 697 54838 44233
## REPRESENTED BY:
## Accumulated General Fund
As at 1st April 2023 44233 64795 Surplus / ( Deficit ) for the Year 10605 (20562)
54838 44233
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1st APRIL 2024 TO 31st AUGUST 2024
CHAIRPERSON Jade Mortimer
VICE CHAIRPERSON Roxanna Klimaszewska TREASURER Helen
Statham
VICE TREASURER Catherine Spedding SECRETARY Tanya
Denmark
BANKERS National Westminster Bank PLC 1 Market Street York YO1 9YH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Parker Hartley & Co Incorporated Financial
Accountants 2 Waverley Street The Groves York YO31 7QZ
CHARITY NUMBER 1030660
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## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE OFFICIALS OF
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
We have examined the Accounts on pages 3 to 4 which have been prepared under recognised Accounting policies.
Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiners
The officials are responsible for the preparation of the Charity's Accounts. The officials consider that the Audit requirement of Section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 'Act') does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of the procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 43(7) of the Act, whether any particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
Our 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 you as officials concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an Audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Nothing has come to our attention in connection with our examination which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
(i) the Accounting records have not been kept in respect of the charity in accordance with section 41 of the Act;
(ii) the Accounts for the period ended 31st August 2024 do not accord with those records;
(iii) the statement of Accounts does not comply with any of the requirements of regulation 3 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995.
Further, nothing has come to our attention in connection with our examination that, in our opinion, should be drawn to your attention in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached.
29 October 2024 Parker Hartley & Co Incorporated Financial Accountants
2 Waverley Street The Groves
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## York YO31 7QZ
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
I hereby certify, that on behalf of the officials of Stockton Lane Playgroup, I have made available all the books and records.
I confirm, on behalf of the officials of Stockton Lane Playgroup that the attached Accounts are in accordance with the books and records and information and explanations given by myself.
Signed……………………………………………………………….. Helen Statham Treasurer
Dated …………………………………………..
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
## INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD 1st APRIL 2024 TO 31st AUGUST 2024 Page 3 31st MARCH 2024 2024
£ £ £ £
## INCOME
Fees 27789 100725 Deposit Account Interest - 337
## MONEY RAISING EVENTS
Fund Raising Events 74 5331 Donations 386 1006
TOTAL INCOME 28249 107399
## EXPENDITURE
Equipment & PPE (adjusted for stock) 359 2614 Salaries & NIC 40570 78236 NEST Pension Contributions 306 1506 Rent - 8782 Printing, Postage, Stationery & Telephone 16 663 Insurance & Subscriptions 686 1248 Sundry Expenses 93 453 Wages Preparation 280 762 Independent Examiners Fee 300 462 Training Courses 62 546 Repairs, Renewals & Cleaning - 554 Agency Staff - 133 Computer Equipment - 835 42672 96794
DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD/
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR (14423) 10605
31st MARCH
## STOCKTON LANE PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st AUGUST 2024 Page 4
2024 2024
£ £
## CURRENT ASSETS
National Westminster Bank PLC - Current Account 3377 30469 National Westminster Bank PLC - Savings Account - 25442 Cash in Hand - - Stocks 3 359 3380 56270
## LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry Creditors & Accruals 1612 1432 1768 54838
## REPRESENTED BY:
## Accumulated General Fund
As at 1st April 2024 54838 44233
Deficit for the Period/ Surplus for the Year (14423) 10605 40415 54838
Funds Paid on Behalf of Stockton Lane Pre-School 38647 - 1768 54838