Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** _______________________________________ 1 Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** ## **CONTENTS:** ## **PAGE NO.** ## **1. Information Page** ## **2. Independent Examiners Report** ## **3. Trustees Report** ## **4. Receipt and Payments Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 2 Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** |**Trustees**|Rebecca Coldham| |---|---| ||Vicki Hemingway| ||Shereen Robinson| ||Katie Long| ||Honour Masters| |**Address**|The Lifelong Learning Centre| ||Churchill Avenue| ||Basildon| ||Essex| ||SS14 2EQ| |**Independent Examiner**|Rickard Luckin Limited| ||1stFloor| ||County House Lane| ||100 New London Road| ||Chelmsford| ||Essex| ||CM2 0RG| |**Registered Charity No:**|286158| 3 Charity number: 286158 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Centre Pre-School (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 July 2022 which comprise the summary of receipts and payments and the statement of assets and liabilities. This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no audit opinion on the accounts and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: - ➢ accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or - ➢ the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Janine Mansfield FCA Rickard Luckin Limited 1st Floor County House 100 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0RG Date: 25 May 2023 4 Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) as updated by bulletin 1 and 2. ## **Reference and Administrative Information** The Centre Pre-School, whose registered address is at The Lifelong Learning Centre, Churchill Avenue, Basildon, Essex SS14 2EQ registered with the Charity Commissioners No. 286158 and is constituted by a constitution which is based upon the Pre School Learning Alliance Standards Constitution. The Charity is administered by a committee comprising: Chairperson – Rebecca Coldham Secretary – Vicki Hemingway Treasurer – Katie Long Other Members – Honour Masters, Holly Falzon, Shereen Robinson All members held office for the whole year with new committee being elected by the parents of the children attending the pre-school. ## **Objectives of the Charity** At The Centre Pre-School we enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a parent-involving, community-based group. We provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment. We work within a framework which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families. ## **Activities and Achievements of the Charity** - The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continued to be felt during the year ended 31 July 2022, however, it was pleasing to see a gradual return to normality. Thanks go to staff and the committee for their dedication and support during what has been a challenging time. - Children’s grant funding was received from Essex County Council Early Years for 2-, 3- and 4-year old children. - Early Years Pupil Premium for disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-old children was received from Essex County Council which enabled us to purchase equipment and provide support to benefit the children’s education. - The committee endeavour to administer the charity to a high standard and are pleased with the results for the year under review. ……………………………………… On behalf of the trustees Dated: 25 May 2023 5 Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** ## **AS AT 31 JULY 2022** |**CURRENT ASSETS**
Bank Account
Cash Account
Nest
Contingency Account
**Net assets**

|**2022**
**£**
102,730
423
4,783
21,068

129,004
|**2021**
**£**
95,239
125
-
16,058
111,422| |---|---|---| These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 25 May 2023. and signed on their behalf by: .................................... R Coldham Trustee 6 Charity number: 286158 ## **THE CENTRE PRE-SCHOOL** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS** ## **AS AT 31 JULY 2022** |**Receipts**
Early Years Funding
Fees
Fundraising
Interest received
Welfare (Milk Reimbursement)
**Total**
**Payments**
Admin expenses
Accountancy/ professional fees
Equipment & maintenance
Fundraising expenses
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Rent & telephone
Subscriptions
Training expenses
Transfer to contingency account
Wages & payroll costs
Welfare (milk) expenses
**Total**
Net receipt for the year
Correction to opening position
**Cash and bank balances b/fwd**
**Cash and bank balances c/fwd**|**2022**
**2021**
88,595
84,191
13,860
6,076
1,487
72
175
44
410
573| |---|---| ||**104,424**
**91,058**| ||1,728
1,414
2,134
250
1,906
1,971
57
41
945
927
1,155
593
8,138
7,557
-
90
717
189
-
8,000
74,282
73,854
457
717| ||**91,519**
**95,603**| ||12,905
(4,544)
20,735| ||**95,364**
**99,908**| ||| ||**129,004**
**95,364**| 7