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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st August 2022 To 30th July 2023 Charity name: South Moroton p￿-School Charity registration number: 294754 Objectives and Activities SORP refe¥enc* Par8 1_17 Summary ofthe purposes of the Gharity as set out in its governing document The aims of the preschool are to enhan¢e the development and 8ducation of children undèr statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their chlldren throu h a communi rou The preschool achievos its aims by offèring play, èducation, and caro facilitios togethor with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of tha preschool ensuring that the preschool offer8 Opportunity for all Ghlldren, whatever thoir race. Culturo, religion, means, or ability. EnGouraging the Study of th• needs of thoir children and their families and promoting public interest and in recognition of such needs in our local area. Instigating and adhering to and furthor the aims and objectivès of the Early Years Alliance In planning our activitios for thg year, we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidanco on public benofft at our ¢ornmittee meetlngs. Summary oflhe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projecls or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 8Th1 1.19 Statement confirming whether the truslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public Para 1.18 benefrt Additional Information {optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 NIA Policy on social investment including program related investment The parents are involved In fundraising events and also help to enrich th• ¢urriculum by tsking part in our international days, professional days and woodland walks. Contnbution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Some families support preschool financially by glving donations throughout the year in either money or by offering second-hand resources. Achievements and Performance SORP relerenc* South Moreton Preschool has had another good yèar and has continued to provide excellent care and education for children befor• they start school. Summary of the main achievements of the chartty, identifying the drfferen￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 All the staff are involved In continuous professional development to ensure a high quality of care and aducation within the preschool. The preschool had a healthy management committee and there is good Cowoperation between the stsff and the commlttee. In Jun• we had a full Ofsted Inspection and wo achieved a good gradè that we are very proud of. A good relationship has been nurtured with parents especially with parents Involved with fundraising. Fundraising has bgèn a succèss this year with us being able to hold our annual Nativity, Bikeathon which also included a small fete and our summer concert and leavers Ceremony. Both the Nativlty and summer concert were held in the local church. A small donation was glven to the church and we also raised money for Crackerjacks Childrens charity wlth a dress up day in the preschool. We also managed to come second in the Tesco Coin scheme and were able to purchase a shop for the gardon for th¢ hildren to enjoy.

Good relations with the local community hav8 been maintained and we Gelebrated various days throughout the year includlng pancake day, St Davids day. World Book day, Earth day, International days, Diwali and were able to provide dance lessons for the children which were greatly enjoyed. Addltlonal inforniation {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievemenls against objectives set Our fundraising activities were very successful and exceeded previous years. Para 1.41 Perfoman¢e of fundraising activities against oty'ectives set We were able to hold a fete alongside our annual Bikeathon which was a hug? success. We were also successful in coming second In the Tesco Coin Scheme and purGhased a shop for the children to ointhe arden area. Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives P*a 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 The Charity made a profit of £5.765 over the 2022-23 period. Para 1.22 General Reser¥e- The purpose of the organisation is to provide preschool learning to children. Funding comes from the Local Authority in the forni of the Early Years Single Fundlng Forniula Grant and fees from non-funded attendees. Changes in Government Policy ¢an signifiuntly influence the level of fees and grants the preschool receives. The primary expense incurred by the organisatlon is staff salaries. The level of EYSFF and fees income can vary according to the number of attendees In any one terni. but a reduction in attendees does not necessarily result in an equivalent reductlon in staffing or other costs. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As a result of the above, the trustees feel it is prudent to maintain a general reserve to secure the continued operation of the organisation should there be a material reduction in fees, or other unforeseen expenditure in future periods. The preschool holds a minimum of 4 months full running costs and redundancy entitlement plus 12 months, rent in èneral rèservè. Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanalion of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 NIA Para 124 NIA Pard 1.23 NIA Additional inforn)ation (optional You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. The main source of ineome for the organisatlon is from Early Years Funding IEYSFF) and fees. The Charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives in¢luding any social investmerrt policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal rlsk facing the preschool Is $•eurity of tenure if ODST docid• they

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Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Por8 1.25 Pre-school Learning Alliance (Early Years Alliance) Constltution 2011 ado ted 2710912017 Voluntary Charity Unincorporated Icl, ICJ, How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 orated 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 Appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Wè invite all to our AGM where wè elect new membors and members that wish to remain and then havo an induction process for new mombers to complote which includes trainin Policies and prO￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works Para 1.51 NIA NIA Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative détails Charit name Other narne the cha ' uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address South Moreton Preschool nla 294754 do South Moreton Primary School High Street South Moreton OX11 9AG

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