## **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** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| |---|---|---| |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|| |---|---|---| |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** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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**||| |---|---|---| |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|| |---|---|---| |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** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |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.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|
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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| |---|---| |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** |1
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