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2024-08-31-accounts

Trustee Report for 2024

Stanton Parents and Under Fives

Stanton Pre-School. Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Suffolk. IP31 2AW Registered Charity 295564

Contents

Trustee Report for 2024 .......................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Key Charity Details .............................................................................................................................. 2 Background ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Serious Incidents and Risks ................................................................................................................. 2 Financial Review .................................................................................................................................. 2 Reserves Policy .................................................................................................................................... 2 Going forward ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Trustee Signature ................................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction

This report, will be covering the running and accounts of Stanton Pre-School (SPUF) for the financial year September 1[st] 2023 – August 31[st] 2024.

Key Charity Details

SPFU is an Unincorporated Association whose governing document was adopted in 1984

Trustees;

Background

The 2023 accounts have been qualified and submitted and this report / accounts pack references 2024 Financial Year.

The Committee can confirm that the trustees have had regard to the charities commission guidance on public benefit and fee charging as well as a description of significant activities carried out further to the charity purpose for public benefit.

In the future we are aiming to convert the charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to easy management and ensure the long term viability of the organisation.

Serious Incidents and Risks

None encountered

Financial Review

Please see accounts pack

Reserves Policy

SPUF currently hold £3700 in its reserve account.

Going forward

SPUF will be moved to the Charitable Integrated Organisation model in 2024 / 5.

Conclusion

As of 2024 SPFU is in a stable financial position and able to meet it’s running costs, the forecast is that this will continue into the future with growing numbers of Children in our setting.

Trustee Signature

Tom Forster

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st August 2024 for Stanton Parents and Under Fives

Stanton Parents and Under Fives

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st August 2024

Pages
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiners Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7,8,9,10
Detailed statement of the Financial Activities 11

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of

Stanton Parents and under Fives

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Stanton Parents and under Fives for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on page 5-10

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charities trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).

Independent examiners 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 :

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.

Suzanne Lock

Suzanne Lock Business Services Ltd

Unit D Camilla Court

The Street Nacton IP10 0EU

4

Stanton Parents under Fives

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st August 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Donations
Fundraising
Grant funding
Chatitable activities
Fees
Total Incoming resources
EXPENDITURE ON
General funding expenses
Charitable Activities
Pre School
Support costs including governance
Total resources expended
Net Income / (expenditure) for the year
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2024
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
0
105,640
3,116
108,756
24,055
7,879
31,935
2023
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
0
105,158
2,464
107,622
(27,769)
35,648
7,879

5

Stanton Parents under Fives

BALANCE SHEET For the year ended 31st August 2024

Notes
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
8
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors & Prepayments
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS:
Amounts falling
due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
£
£
12,112
0
24,418
24,418
4,596
19,822
31,935
31,935
31,935
2024
£
£
11,427
0
7,091
7,091
10,640
(3,549)
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)
2023
£
£
11,427
0
7,091
7,091
10,640
(3,549)
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)
2023
24,418
4,596
7,091
10,640
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ……………………………….. And were signed on its behalf by :

………………………………………………..

Tom Foster

………………………………………………..

Mrs Jessica Foster

6

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure incurred for specified purpose is charged to the appropriate fund

Fixture and fittings 15% reducing balance Computer Equipment 25% reducing balance

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees

2
ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Donations and legacies
Donations
Fundraising (Uniforms)
Grant funding
Charitable Activities:
Pre School
2024
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
2023
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854

7

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Staff Direct Support 2024 2023
Costs Costs Other Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Expenditure on raising funds:
Fundraising (uniforms) 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Expenditure on charitable activities:
Pre school activities 99,144 6,496 105,640 105,158
Support costs including governance 3,116 3,116 2,464
99,144 0 9,612 108,756 107,622
99,144 0 9,612 108,756 107,622
4 SUPPORT COSTS: **Support ** Governance 2024 2023
Total Total
£ £ £ £
Accountancy and book keeping 3,116 3,116 2,464
Sundries 2,092 2,092 2,530
Repairs and renewals 2,290 2,290 590
Cleaning 175 175 10
Legal 0 0 0
Depreciation 1,939 1,939 1,977
Bank charges 0 0 88
9,612 9,612 7,660
5 NET (OUTGOING) / INCOMING RESOURCES: 2024 2023
£ £
This is stated after charging
Depreciation 1,939 1,977
Independent Examiners / Reporting Accountants Remuneration 3,116 2,464
6 STAFF COSTS: 2024 2023
£ £
Salaries 76,763 83,152
Employers NI 598 1,227
Employers Pension contributions 1,561 1,969
Staff training and DBS checks 675 669
79,597 87,017

The average number of paid employees (part time and full time) during the year was 7 (2023: 6)

8

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31ST Agust 2024

7 TAXATION

All income is applied for charitable purposes and therefore any surplus is exempt from Corporation tax.

8 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixture and Fittings Computer Equipment Computer Equipment Totals
Cost £ £ £
At 1 September 2023 24,034 2,483 26,517
Additions 2,623 2,623
Disposals 0
At 31 August 2024 26,657 2,483 29,140
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023 13,011 2,079 15,089
Depn on disposal 0
Charge for Year 1,838 101 1,939
At 31 August 2024 14,849 0 2,180 0 17,028
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2024 11,809 303 12,112
At 31 August 2023 11,023 404 11,427
9 DEBTORS 2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 0
Other debtors 0 0
0 0
10 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023
£ £
Accruals 1,400 2,600
Other Creditors 691
Taxation and Social security 2,951 6,650
Pension 246 698
4,596 10,640

9

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

11 TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES

2024 2023
£ £
Trustees remuneration Authority Remuneration Pension Total Total
Name of trustee
Lisa French By order of 44,096 44,096
Trustees expenses Types of expenses reimbursed
Name of trustee
Lisa French Equipment,travel,sundries 1,199 273

12 GENERAL RESERVE

The unrestricted funds balance includes an amount set aside to enable the charity to cover essential management, administration and support costs for one term.

10

Stanton and Parents under Fives

DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT - for management information only For the year ended 31 August 2024

INCOME
Donations
Fund raising
Funding
Non-funded Fees
Accountants Fees
Advertising and marketing
Bank Fees
Childcare
Childrens activities
Cleaning
Depreciation
Donations
Educational Equipment
Employers NI
Entertainment
Food and snacks
Fund raising expenses
Gross Wages
Insurance
Light and heat
Pension Contributions
Playgroup sundries
Professional Fees
Rent & Rates & water
Repairs and renewals
Stationery and postage
Subscriptions and memberships
Telephone
Training and DBS checks
Travel
Net loss
£
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
3,116
122
0
134
5,058
175
1,939
0
432
598
0
2,711
0
76,763
20
987
1,561
2,092
0
6,432
2,290
1,388
453
1,375
675
434
108,756
24,055
2024
£
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
2,464
478
88
17
903
10
1,977
0
1,385
1,227
0
2,305
0
83,152
803
586
1,969
2,530
92
3,610
590
989
440
1,277
669
60
107,622
(27,769)
2023
£
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
2,464
478
88
17
903
10
1,977
0
1,385
1,227
0
2,305
0
83,152
803
586
1,969
2,530
92
3,610
590
989
440
1,277
669
60
107,622
(27,769)
2023
(27,769)

11

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st August 2024 for Stanton Parents and Under Fives

Stanton Parents and Under Fives

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st August 2024

Pages
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiners Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7,8,9,10
Detailed statement of the Financial Activities 11

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of

Stanton Parents and under Fives

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Stanton Parents and under Fives for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on page 5-10

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charities trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).

Independent examiners 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 :

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.

Suzanne Lock

Suzanne Lock Business Services Ltd

Unit D Camilla Court

The Street Nacton IP10 0EU

4

Stanton Parents under Fives

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st August 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Donations
Fundraising
Grant funding
Chatitable activities
Fees
Total Incoming resources
EXPENDITURE ON
General funding expenses
Charitable Activities
Pre School
Support costs including governance
Total resources expended
Net Income / (expenditure) for the year
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2024
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
0
105,640
3,116
108,756
24,055
7,879
31,935
2023
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
0
105,158
2,464
107,622
(27,769)
35,648
7,879

5

Stanton Parents under Fives

BALANCE SHEET For the year ended 31st August 2024

Notes
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
8
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors & Prepayments
9
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS:
Amounts falling
due within one year
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
£
£
12,112
0
24,418
24,418
4,596
19,822
31,935
31,935
31,935
2024
£
£
11,427
0
7,091
7,091
10,640
(3,549)
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)
2023
£
£
11,427
0
7,091
7,091
10,640
(3,549)
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)
2023
24,418
4,596
7,091
10,640
7,879
(19,889)
(19,889)

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ……………………………….. And were signed on its behalf by :

………………………………………………..

Tom Foster

………………………………………………..

Mrs Jessica Foster

6

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure incurred for specified purpose is charged to the appropriate fund

Fixture and fittings 15% reducing balance Computer Equipment 25% reducing balance

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees

2
ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Donations and legacies
Donations
Fundraising (Uniforms)
Grant funding
Charitable Activities:
Pre School
2024
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
2023
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854

7

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Staff Direct Support 2024 2023
Costs Costs Other Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Expenditure on raising funds:
Fundraising (uniforms) 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Expenditure on charitable activities:
Pre school activities 99,144 6,496 105,640 105,158
Support costs including governance 3,116 3,116 2,464
99,144 0 9,612 108,756 107,622
99,144 0 9,612 108,756 107,622
4 SUPPORT COSTS: **Support ** Governance 2024 2023
Total Total
£ £ £ £
Accountancy and book keeping 3,116 3,116 2,464
Sundries 2,092 2,092 2,530
Repairs and renewals 2,290 2,290 590
Cleaning 175 175 10
Legal 0 0 0
Depreciation 1,939 1,939 1,977
Bank charges 0 0 88
9,612 9,612 7,660
5 NET (OUTGOING) / INCOMING RESOURCES: 2024 2023
£ £
This is stated after charging
Depreciation 1,939 1,977
Independent Examiners / Reporting Accountants Remuneration 3,116 2,464
6 STAFF COSTS: 2024 2023
£ £
Salaries 76,763 83,152
Employers NI 598 1,227
Employers Pension contributions 1,561 1,969
Staff training and DBS checks 675 669
79,597 87,017

The average number of paid employees (part time and full time) during the year was 7 (2023: 6)

8

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31ST Agust 2024

7 TAXATION

All income is applied for charitable purposes and therefore any surplus is exempt from Corporation tax.

8 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixture and Fittings Computer Equipment Computer Equipment Totals
Cost £ £ £
At 1 September 2023 24,034 2,483 26,517
Additions 2,623 2,623
Disposals 0
At 31 August 2024 26,657 2,483 29,140
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023 13,011 2,079 15,089
Depn on disposal 0
Charge for Year 1,838 101 1,939
At 31 August 2024 14,849 0 2,180 0 17,028
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2024 11,809 303 12,112
At 31 August 2023 11,023 404 11,427
9 DEBTORS 2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 0
Other debtors 0 0
0 0
10 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023
£ £
Accruals 1,400 2,600
Other Creditors 691
Taxation and Social security 2,951 6,650
Pension 246 698
4,596 10,640

9

Stanton and Parents under Fives

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31st Agust 2024

11 TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES

2024 2023
£ £
Trustees remuneration Authority Remuneration Pension Total Total
Name of trustee
Lisa French By order of 44,096 44,096
Trustees expenses Types of expenses reimbursed
Name of trustee
Lisa French Equipment,travel,sundries 1,199 273

12 GENERAL RESERVE

The unrestricted funds balance includes an amount set aside to enable the charity to cover essential management, administration and support costs for one term.

10

Stanton and Parents under Fives

DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT - for management information only For the year ended 31 August 2024

INCOME
Donations
Fund raising
Funding
Non-funded Fees
Accountants Fees
Advertising and marketing
Bank Fees
Childcare
Childrens activities
Cleaning
Depreciation
Donations
Educational Equipment
Employers NI
Entertainment
Food and snacks
Fund raising expenses
Gross Wages
Insurance
Light and heat
Pension Contributions
Playgroup sundries
Professional Fees
Rent & Rates & water
Repairs and renewals
Stationery and postage
Subscriptions and memberships
Telephone
Training and DBS checks
Travel
Net loss
£
£
0
230
119,336
13,245
132,811
3,116
122
0
134
5,058
175
1,939
0
432
598
0
2,711
0
76,763
20
987
1,561
2,092
0
6,432
2,290
1,388
453
1,375
675
434
108,756
24,055
2024
£
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
2,464
478
88
17
903
10
1,977
0
1,385
1,227
0
2,305
0
83,152
803
586
1,969
2,530
92
3,610
590
989
440
1,277
669
60
107,622
(27,769)
2023
£
£
600
372
61,015
17,866
79,854
2,464
478
88
17
903
10
1,977
0
1,385
1,227
0
2,305
0
83,152
803
586
1,969
2,530
92
3,610
590
989
440
1,277
669
60
107,622
(27,769)
2023
(27,769)

11