From 01.09.2023 Period start date To 31.08.2024 Period end date
Charity name: Culverstone Pre-School Playgroup
Charity registration number: 801359
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To provide quality childcare and education for children from the age of 2 years until starting school |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Our aims are to offer a safe stimulating and friendly environment where children feel secure and to provide high quality care and education for children below school age |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | n/a |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference We provide high quality care and education for all our children Summary of the main Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Yes |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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| sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Committee |
| 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 | Elected by committee |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Culverstone Pre-School Playgroup
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 801359
Wrotham Road
Culverstone
Gravesend
Kent
DA13 0RF
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Roopi Cheema Chair
2 Jan Dyer
3 Jo Regan
4 Jodie Bushell
5 Tracey McNeill Treasurer
6 Rachael Prockter
7 Courtney Boyson
8 Claire Wooder
9 Rebecca Browning
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity
Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Declarations
Signed
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Tracey McNeill | |
Treasurer |
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| 4 June 2025 | |
| 4 June 2025 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Culverstone Pre-school Playgroup On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 801359 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended Responsibllities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examiner's Statsment come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the exa 'nation to which attention should be drawn in this report in ble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. the words in the br8ckets rf they do not apply. "Ple Signed: Date: 26 November 2024 Name: Raymon ohn Kite Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Chartered Accountant Address: 25 The Dale Keston IER Oct 2018
BR2 6HW Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
CULVERSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP RECEIPTS AND PAYMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 202 RECEIPTS Fees received 151,868 131,434 1,237 132,671 Grants 151,868 PAYMENTS Staff Cost5 Membership & subscriptions Rent and utillties Bulldlngs & contents Insurance Repairs & malntenance Resources 120,206 1,196 3,851 1,348 2,279 11.152 105,849 726 4,502 1,329 14,625 2,160 50 1,623 Entertalner & staff vouchers Inspectlon Fees Webslte & computer expenses 1,279 143,421 130,864 NET RE El S FOR THE YEAR £8.447 £1.807 Se temb r 2024 Bank balance £31,357
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Culverstone Pre-school Playgroup On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 801359 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended Responsibllities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examiner's Statsment come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the exa 'nation to which attention should be drawn in this report in ble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. the words in the br8ckets rf they do not apply. "Ple Signed: Date: 26 November 2024 Name: Raymon ohn Kite Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Chartered Accountant Address: 25 The Dale Keston IER Oct 2018
BR2 6HW Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
CULVERSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP RECEIPTS AND PAYMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 202 RECEIPTS Fees received 151,868 131,434 1,237 132,671 Grants 151,868 PAYMENTS Staff Cost5 Membership & subscriptions Rent and utillties Bulldlngs & contents Insurance Repairs & malntenance Resources 120,206 1,196 3,851 1,348 2,279 11.152 105,849 726 4,502 1,329 14,625 2,160 50 1,623 Entertalner & staff vouchers Inspectlon Fees Webslte & computer expenses 1,279 143,421 130,864 NET RE El S FOR THE YEAR £8.447 £1.807 Se temb r 2024 Bank balance £31,357