Holding Trustees’ Report 2024
There are presently 2 holding trustees, myself Diane Taylor and Patrick Turner. Up un�l 2 years ago there had always been 3 trustees and an addi�onal trustee would be very welcome. It is not an onerous posi�on and hopefully someone new can be encouraged to join. The trustees are responsible for the fabric of the building, but also involve ourselves in other aspects of Playgroup’s life, including a�ending commi�ee mee�ngs.
The maintenance of the building is ongoing and as with all buildings there is a steady list of repairs par�cularly as the building is now 21years old. Urgent repairs are undertaken as soon as possible and the trustees carry out an annual summer inspec�on to highlight any general maintenance issues. Following some extensive repairs caused by a water leak in the children’s toilets, thankfully this summer, rela�vely li�le general maintenance repairs were highlighted but included the repain�ng of the red room for which quotes have been sought, replacement of the porch security light to be done later in the year and some sealant to the rubber veranda flooring.
These include renewing the sandpit cover as the wood is ro�ng and some �les missing, renewing the ro�en fencing around the biodisk and some non- urgent electrical safety work. A wish list for capital projects includes enclosing the end sec�on of the veranda to maximise use of the area during wet/cold weather and looking into the installa�on of solar panels.
General maintenance during the year has included repain�ng the boundary fencing, completed by members of staff, parents and commi�ee members and the oiling of the outdoor playhouses, a�er they had been cleaned/jet washed by a volunteer parent. The hedge is usually cut during August but our contractor struggled to find the �me to do the work and following alterna�ve quotes the hedge should be cut within the coming week.
Having overcome the problems encountered following the water leak in the summer of 2023, resul�ng in substan�al repairs to the red room and children’s toilets, a second water leak occurred in the toilet area in December last year. This led to the newly repainted toilets needing pain�ng once again. The insurance excess liability did not make a second claim financially viable and the repairs/repain�ng was carried out by a parent volunteer and Cindy. Luckily the new flooring required following the previous leak had not been laid and this was done in February. Playgroup also took out a contract with Assured Environmental Services to provide bait boxes and regular inspec�on visits as both water leaks had been caused by rodents nibbling through pipes.
commitment during the year to provide such a fantas�c se�ng and a wonderful environment for the children. Our thanks also to our chairman, treasurer and secretary supported by the members of the voluntary management commi�ee, without whom Playgroup could not operate. Thanks also to Sharon for her uns�n�ng hold on the Playgroup finances and keeping admin tasks running smoothly.
Diane Taylor September 2024
GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL Year ended 31st March 2024
Current Account
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Balance B/f 01/04/2023 2,839.81
Income 148,311
Expenditure (144,293)
Transfers 2,245.82
Balance C/f 31/03/2024 9,104.20
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Bank Reconciliation
Balance as per statement at 31/03/24 9,104.20 Less U/P cheques at year end Add U/P receipts at year end Balance c/fwd 9,104.20
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Nationwide 1 year saver (ex NSI)
| Balance B/f (NSI) | 01/04/2022 | 11,041.22 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest | 50.87 | |
| Transfer | 30/05/2023 | (11,092.09) |
| Balance C/f | 31/03/2023 | 0.00 |
| Nationwide 1 year | Saver (ex Fixed | Rate Bond) |
| Balance B/f | 01/04/2023 | 11,102.58 |
| Interest | 51.15 | |
| Transfer | 30/05/2023 | (11,153.73) |
| Balance C/f | 31/03/2023 | 0.00 |
Cash Summary
Current & Savings b/fwd 71,210.38 Total Income 5,557.75 Total Cash C/f 76,768.13
| Cambridge Building | Society Savings | account |
|---|---|---|
| Balance at | 01/04/2023 | 46,226.77 |
| Transfer | 20/06/2023 | 20,000.00 |
| Interest | 1,437.16 | |
| Balance C/F | 31/03/2022 | 67,663.93 |
GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL
INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT
| Fees (incl grants & lunch) Events Fund Raising Misc (including donations) Wages Staff Cleaning Costs Admin Wages Utilities Education Equipment Fund Raising Office Sundries (incl Tesco) Maintenance Trim Trail NET EXCESS / (DEFICIT) CAPITAL ACCOUNT Opening balance Excess / (Deficit) Interest received Closing Balance Represented by Current account Nationwide 1 yr Saver (1) Nationwide 1 yr Saver (2) Cambridge BS savings |
2024 143,274 1,256 1,333 2,448 148,311 114,299 2,174 5,277 5,837 3,366 631 179 6,704 2,564 3,262 144,293 4,019 71,210 4,019 1,539 76,768 9,104 0 0 67,664 76,768 |
2023 NOTES 145,668 1.6% decrease 853 1,367 2,532 150,421 1.4% decrease 125,188 8.6% decrease 2,555 5,127 4,577 7,452 0 0 5,884 2,140 3,692 156,617 7.8% decrease 8,954 (15,150) 85,683 (15,150) 678 71,210 2,840 11,041 11,103 46,227 71,210 |
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