Trustees Report for 2020-21
Carolyn Borthwick presented the Annual Report.
Preschool returned in September 2020 to lower numbers than usual, as parents were still cautious about Covid-19. Extra precautions regarding access for parents, enhanced cleaning and use of sanitiser remained in place for the whole year. In January 2021 all the schools shut again for Covid. Preschool remained open, although some parents chose not to send their child in during this time.
Numbers gradually increased, until the summer term, and only 8 children moved on to school which ensured there would be a good start to the Autumn 2021 term
Following on from the building of the Battle Health pathway next to the preschool boundary, the committee felt that the boundary fence, (over 20 years old) needed replacing. Funding was sought from Battle Town Council, Rother District Council and the Foyle foundation and a new fence around the boundary was completed in the summer holidays.
A caretaker gardener commenced work in the summer and continues to do 2 hours a week keeping the outside areas under control.
During the summer holidays, the Manager Hayley Honeysett got married, and sadly announced her impending resignation as she would be moving away during the Autumn Term. The Committee welcomed the application from Carolyn Borthwick for the mangers post, and from Kate Longley for the Deputy Managers post. Both were accepted into the roles to start from 1[st] November when Hayley left, and a level 3 practitioner post was to be advertised.
Battle Pre-School Playgroup, Asten Fields, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0HP Telephone No: 01424774057 Contact Hayley Honeysett Charity No: 305166. Ofsted Registered battlepreschool@btconnect.com
Charity Registration No. 305166
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Tracy Dixon Kathryn Field Lorna Godwin - Crowhurst Carolyn Borthwick Anita Hickman Hayley Honeysett Kirsty Jones Charity number 305166 Principal address Asten Fields Battle East Sussex TN33 0HP Independent examiner Holland Harper LLP 26 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
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| Independent examiner's report | 1 |
| Statement of financial activities | 2 |
| Balance sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the accounts | 4 - 5 |
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Battle Pre-School Playgroup (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Holland Harper LLP
26 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
Dated: 24 November 2021
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | £ |
£ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 1 | 82,740 | 83,988 |
| Investments | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Total income | 82,742 | 84,010 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 85,811 | 87,740 |
| Net expenditure for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | (3,069) | (3,730) | |
| Fund balances at 1 September 2020 | 19,930 | 23,660 | |
| Fund balances at 31 August 2021 | 16,861 | 19,930 |
These accounts have been prepared on a ''receipts and payments'' basis in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| 2021 Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 4 16,861 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year - Net current assets Income funds Unrestricted funds The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 24 November 2021 |
£ 16,861 16,861 16,861 |
2020 £ 19,930 - |
£ 19,930 19,930 19,930 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lorna Godwin - Crowhurst
Trustee
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
1 Donations and legacies
| Fees including lunches Funding and grants Christmas hamper Forest school/holiday club Fundraising and other Insurance claim Funding and grants Early years funding Furlough scheme Other grants Foyle Foundation grant Battle town council grant |
2021 £ 9,212 71,497 - - 133 1,898 82,740 59,811 1,741 5,695 2,000 2,250 71,497 |
2020 £ 7,721 74,171 33 1,069 994 - 83,988 61,112 4,189 8,870 - - 74,171 |
|---|---|---|
2 Investments
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 2 | 22 |
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
3 Charitable activities
| Staff costs Maintenance Office costs Travel and training Sundries Ch ildren expenses - equipment Ch ildren expenses - milk and snacks Fence project 4 Cash at bank and in hand Playgroup - current account Playgroup - deposit account Fundraising - current account Fundraising - cash in hand |
2021 £ 63,731 4,943 4,022 40 983 926 - 11,166 85,811 85,811 2021 £ 5,785 10,891 103 82 16,861 |
2020 £ 66,423 13,040 4,062 217 3,174 803 21 - 87,740 87,740 2020 £ 1,458 17,340 1,030 82 19,930 |
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5 Foyle Foundation Grant
The grant received from this organization of £2,000 was towards the new fencing.
6 Property
The property used by the playgroup is held on their behalf by the Official Custodian of the Charity Commission. The land is owned by Battle Town Council. The building had an approximate valuation in 2007 of £70,000.
7 Independent examiner's fee
The creditor for the independent examination not accrued at 31 August 20 20 is £3 90 .
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Charity Registration No. 305166
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Tracy Dixon Kathryn Field Lorna Godwin - Crowhurst Carolyn Borthwick Anita Hickman Hayley Honeysett Kirsty Jones Charity number 305166 Principal address Asten Fields Battle East Sussex TN33 0HP Independent examiner Holland Harper LLP 26 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Independent examiner's report | 1 |
| Statement of financial activities | 2 |
| Balance sheet | 3 |
| Notes to the accounts | 4 - 5 |
BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Battle Pre-School Playgroup (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
-
3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Holland Harper LLP
26 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
Dated: 24 November 2021
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | £ |
£ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 1 | 82,740 | 83,988 |
| Investments | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Total income | 82,742 | 84,010 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 3 | 85,811 | 87,740 |
| Net expenditure for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | (3,069) | (3,730) | |
| Fund balances at 1 September 2020 | 19,930 | 23,660 | |
| Fund balances at 31 August 2021 | 16,861 | 19,930 |
These accounts have been prepared on a ''receipts and payments'' basis in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| 2021 Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 4 16,861 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year - Net current assets Income funds Unrestricted funds The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 24 November 2021 |
£ 16,861 16,861 16,861 |
2020 £ 19,930 - |
£ 19,930 19,930 19,930 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lorna Godwin - Crowhurst
Trustee
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
1 Donations and legacies
| Fees including lunches Funding and grants Christmas hamper Forest school/holiday club Fundraising and other Insurance claim Funding and grants Early years funding Furlough scheme Other grants Foyle Foundation grant Battle town council grant |
2021 £ 9,212 71,497 - - 133 1,898 82,740 59,811 1,741 5,695 2,000 2,250 71,497 |
2020 £ 7,721 74,171 33 1,069 994 - 83,988 61,112 4,189 8,870 - - 74,171 |
|---|---|---|
2 Investments
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 2 | 22 |
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BATTLE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
3 Charitable activities
| Staff costs Maintenance Office costs Travel and training Sundries Ch ildren expenses - equipment Ch ildren expenses - milk and snacks Fence project 4 Cash at bank and in hand Playgroup - current account Playgroup - deposit account Fundraising - current account Fundraising - cash in hand |
2021 £ 63,731 4,943 4,022 40 983 926 - 11,166 85,811 85,811 2021 £ 5,785 10,891 103 82 16,861 |
2020 £ 66,423 13,040 4,062 217 3,174 803 21 - 87,740 87,740 2020 £ 1,458 17,340 1,030 82 19,930 |
|---|---|---|
5 Foyle Foundation Grant
The grant received from this organization of £2,000 was towards the new fencing.
6 Property
The property used by the playgroup is held on their behalf by the Official Custodian of the Charity Commission. The land is owned by Battle Town Council. The building had an approximate valuation in 2007 of £70,000.
7 Independent examiner's fee
The creditor for the independent examination not accrued at 31 August 20 20 is £3 90 .
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