Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From September 2024 To August 2025 Charity name: Timtin Playgroup & Kids Club
Charity registration number: From February 2026 1209199 (previously 1082000 up to February 2026
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To enhance the development and education of children, primarily under statutory school age, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: a) offering appropriate play, education, care facilities and family learning together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring a policy of inclusion is operated throughout. b) encouraging the study of the needs of children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local area. c) providing out of school care to enable parents to work or study knowing their children are happy and cared for in a safe and stimulating environment. |
| 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 |
We offer wrap-around care for pre-school and primary aged children, allowing parents and carers to return to work or undertake further training to increase their chances of success in the job market. We provide a nutritious breakfast for children attending our breakfast club and a healthy snack for those attending after school and playgroup. Parents can purchase hot meals for lunch during term time from the provider who supplies the local neighbouring primary |
school. We operate a holiday club during school holidays for children aged 6 months to 11 years. This enables working parents to plan holidays for the family, not just to cover childcare during school holidays. It provides continuity for the children being able to remain in the same setting. Payment for places is on a booking basis each holiday, relieving some financial pressures on parents. Parents also know they have a secure place for children if they need to attend medical appointments or pursue their own interests. Our afterschool and holiday club provides children with opportunities for cooking, sport, science and ICT among the usual games and craft activities. Our playgroup offers full day care as well as sessional care. We offer provision for early starters to help parents who are dropping off children at school so they don’t have to wait. We offer lunch sessions which enable parents to fit in appointments in town which is a fair travelling distance from the villages. Our children mainly come from Martin and Timberland but we have several who come from villages further afield. The school we serve is Mrs Mary Kings CE Primary School but again we also have children attend from other local schools, particularly during holiday club. We play an active role in the local communities of surrounding villages. We also participate in national and local charity campaigns such as Children in Need, Save the Children Christmas Jumper and Red Nose Day. Our fee structure is as low as possible and in certain circumstances we may be able to offer help or direct parents to sources of further help. We are registered with the local authority for free nursery places for children aged 9 months+.
We use the pupil premium in ways which support the eligible families in caring for their children such as providing hot meals and
| paying for additional sessions if necessary as well as purchasing relevant resources to help children reach their full potential or providing 1:1 support. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Timtin Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. All trustees understand Timtin’s purpose, its benefits to the members of public who use the provision i.e children and families in the local community. Its purpose is to provide affordable, accessible and inclusive childcare which enhances and supports children’s educational development. Children and families are welcome from all backgrounds, faiths, genders and personal circumstances. Trustees provide guidance and governance to support Timtin’s mission and purpose. Committee meetings are structured, recorded and held regularly throughout the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The trustee committee members are volunteers and claim no expenses or other remuneration. They attend meetings, organise and participate in fundraising to support the work of the setting and enable fees to be kept as low as possible. They provide support to the management team in ensuring Timtin’s longevity as a well |
established setting in the community. The activities organised by staff and volunteers have maintained and raised the profile of Timtin. The staff are very dedicated to the setting and also choose to give voluntary hours, maintaining the setting and equipment, completing paperwork for which there is no time during the working day and generally keeping the setting a place where children love attending. They are often assisted by their partners and families. Other
Achievements and Performance
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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 | Timtin continues to maintain high enrolment numbers for wrap around care for school aged children, babies and pre-school. Communication with children and families using the setting is robust via regular newsletters, social media and exhibiting at local events such as the village Summer Fair, offering crafts and other child focussed activities. A village Scarecrow trail was organised by Timtin with cake and refreshments at the setting. It was well attended and received encouraging families to connect with each other, enjoying walking and connecting with the local space. It was also an excellent learning opportunity for children to build their own scarecrows. Families felt well connected and part of the Timtin and wider local community. Other community activities such as the children’s Christmas performance at Timtin, stay and play sessions for children’s family members. Fees at the setting remain a challenge given the increases in operational and staffing costs, however the Management Team and |
Trustees work hard to balance fee rises alongside maintaining funds to reinvest in the charity to ensure its longevity as well as meeting its financial obligations for redundancy reserves. It is noted Timtin’s financial status is stable. Timtin maintains a strong working relationship with its feeder school to ensure a smooth transition for children moving from pre-school to primary school and shared activities take place to support the children’s transition. It demonstrates that the children have built their confidence and have resilience to change. Staff had completed all statutory training and attend optional courses to enhance their skills and personal development. Timtin has maintained a strong and consistent committee of trustees.
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Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Timtin’s financial position has remained strong but the situation is regularly monitored via Timtin management and trustees with a view to forecast potential future financial pressures. Longer term budget forecasting continues to be a priority for the trustees to ensure long term financial viability for the setting. There are some challenges operating in a local authority owned, ageing building with some costs falling to Timtin to ensure the setting is a safe environment for children, staff and visitors. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Financial advice has indicated Timtin should also hold sufficient funds to cover staff redundancy costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 |
Underfunding of the EYE Funding which is not increasing in line with inflation and minimum wage / pension contributions. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | Unincorporated |
| 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 | Nominations from parents and local community for committee members and election by committee for officers. |
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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 | TimTin Playgroup & Kids CLub |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1082000 ( with effect from Feb 20261209199) |
| Charity’s principal address | Linwood Road, Martin, Lincoln LN4 3RA |
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 |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Claire Godfrey | Chair | |||
| BrittanyBell | Vice Chair | |||
| Diane Bell | ||||
| Hannah Simpson | ||||
| Heather Smith | Secretary | |||
| Georgina Gould | Treasurer | |||
| Sarah Coupland | ||||
| Roslind Rooney | ||||
– 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 Dat85 acted if not for who18 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 Name Address adviser
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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Heather Smith Full name(s) Claire Godfrey Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
Charity Name No (if any) Tim Tin Playgroup and Kids Club 1209199 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/09/2024 31/08/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 1,000 5 - - - - - - 1,005 - - - 1,005 25 - - - - - - - - 25 - - - 25 980 - - 980 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,000 5 - - - - - - 1,005 - - - 1,005 25 - - - - - - - - 25 - - - 25 980 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,000 5 - - - - - - 1,005 - - - 1,005 25 - - - - - - - - 25 - - - 25 980 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Loan from Timtin charity108200 | 1,000 | - | ||||
| Interest received | 5 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Bank charges | 25 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 25 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 980 | - | - | 980 | - | ||
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/11/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Bank Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 980 - - - - - 980 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
13/11/2025
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