Trustees. Annual Report for the period Per10d 51ail (Jale Day Month Year 01 01 2023 Reference and administration details Period eiid dcile Day Moiith TO 31 Year 2023 From Section A Charity name Liltle Gems Pre-school. Luton Other names charity is known by Registered charity number lif any) 802447 Charity's principal address Lillle Gems Pre-school, Lulon CIO Wigmore Pnmary School Tword Dnve. Luton Postcode LU2 gTB Names of the charity trustees who manage the Charity D3tes acted if not lor whol• ear Trustee name Name of petson lor body) enblled toa oinl trustee ilan oitic• Ill any) SUZ4NNE GFRARER SARAH GANNON SAMANTHA DEVANE SARAH GANNON KATHRYN BILEY CHAIR 0110112023- 1211212023 COMMIThEE CHAIR TREASURER 1211212023 - 3111212023 cOMMIEE COMMITTEE SECRETARY SECRETARY 0110112023 - 1211212023 1211212023 - 3111212023 COMMIThEE COMMIThEE Names of the trustees for the charity. if any. (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear JULIE BRIARS {CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE) 0110112023 - 2410312023 ERIKA HURST (CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE) I GEMMA BOWKETh ICUSTODIAN TRUSTEE) 2410312023- 3111212023 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information} Type of adviser Name Address INDEPENDENT NEIL GRIFFITHS . LIGHTHOUSE ACCOUNTANCY LTD. THE OLD PUK1P EXAMINER HOUSE. 44A NORTH ROAD, GREAT ABINGTON. CAMBRIDGE, CB216AS Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) SARAH GANNON - CHAIR. GEMMA BOWKETh- MANAGER. AMANDA CARNELL - ADMINISTRATOR DEC 2023 TAR
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CONSTITUTION Type of governing document | MANAGEMENT CoKqMIEE WITH THREE TRUSTEES AND GENERAL How the charity Is consliluted COMMITTEE MEldBERS 2 CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES ELECTED AT AGM Trustee 5eleclion melht)ds Additional governance issues (Optional infomiationl You may choose lo Include LIThLE GEMS PRE-SCHOOL WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE EARLY additional Information, where YEARS ALLIANCE FOR TRUSTEE GUIDANCE AND TRAINING relevant. about. policies and procedures adopted for the Induction and training of trustees, the charity's organisalional slruclure and any wider network wrth which the charity works, relationship wrth any related parties, Iru5tees' consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To advance the education of children telow school age by. al Providing a safe, fnendly environment for children to enjoy and progress. bl Encouraging other charitable activities through ¥thich parents may help the children. ¢1 Furthering the aims of the pre-school. Summary of the objects of the harity set out in its governing document We run addilional groups within pre-school. These Can include phonics sessions, musical and PE sessions as well as groups lail0d for children's specilic needs. such as English as a second language Summary ol the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude within this section the statutory declaration that Iruslees have had regard io the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefitl Little Gems Pfe-school Is dedicated lo supportin9 and ECO friendly environment We leach our children lo iecycle, understand the Importance ol this and Iise as many eco friendly resources as possible This has InclLided bamboo loolhbrushes. our home made ¢omposl and eco Iriendly gliller. TAh DEC 2023
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiationl YOLI may ch005e lo Include furllier slalenienls, vihere relevant about policy on granlmaking. policy prDJramme relaled Investment, Contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and perfomance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during ihe year Lillle Gems Pre-school have continued 10 provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children In Ihe community Our SENDCO team work hard to bring on the developrnent of special needs children and also those children that are performing slightly lowef than their age appropriate level. We have nurture groups to help Improve skills In all areas Identified as needing support. We have remained full throughout the year which has allowed us to recruit a number of new qualified practitioners. Section E Financial review Brief stalement of the charity's policy on reserves We have a contingency account which Covers Lhiee n iofiifi> runnifig osts and redundancy pay This account stands at £79171 39 as of 3111212023 We hope to be able to Increase this ¢onlingen¢y with a view | to replacing our portacabin building as they only have an eslimaled I lifespan of 5-10 years, as ours Is a refurb A new one will cost In excess of £100,000. Details of any funds materially in deficit NIA Further financial review details (Optional information) TAII DEC 2023
You niay choose lo Include additional Information. where relevant about the charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising), how expendilure ha5 supported the key obieclwes of the charity. Investment policy and objectives Including any ethical Investment policy adopted The majority of the money we receive comes from the local authority for funded children We also gel funds from additional sessions fundraising activities IChrislma5 and Halloween parties} and donations In cash or via I our Amazon wish Iisl Sectlon F Other o tlonal information Lighthouse Accountancy independently examine OLJr accounts and the Eady Years Alliance prOsS our payroll This means Ihal we have a stable routine In place so that a new committee do not have to worry about this side of our charity. This keeps things simple for everyone Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signatureisl Full namelsl, SARAH GANNON Position leg Secretary, Chair, etcl CHAIR SAMANTHA DEVANE TREASURER Date TAR DEC 2023
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of ts. - 56i•ooL- tTrJ On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) Z&-L 7 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charily's Iruslees, you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (-the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement nol applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no material mallers have come to my attention in connection with the examination {6thetrth8 r$d"} which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charilies Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply wilh Ihe 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 accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FFA, rt-rr IER Oct 2018
LiglitFiousp. Accountanry The Olci Pump House 44A North Road Address: Cambridge CB£l 6AS CJ77&* 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 details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
Little Gems Pre-school Financial Activities January- December 2023 TOTAL Incorne Bank Inter8St Commlsslon DlscounlslRefunds &ven Donalions and legacies Funding Fundralslng School Meals SefvkelFee Incom8 Unlform Total Intsxfta 725.48 231.22 1.74 21.50 193,472.34 248.33 -157.00 28.726.41 593.00 TOTAL Expendltures Accountancy Activies AdvethlngiPromotional Agency Staff ASDA Glft Card Bank charges Bank charges Suspense Bookkeeping Children's Craft Chlldren's Play Equlpment Children's Toys Clothi Compular Costs DBS Checks Discounts glven Drink Employers Nl Flrsl Akl Supplles Food Furniture Expenditure Glfts Gross Pay Hygiene Supplles Insurances Intemet, Web & Ernail Costs Kitchen EquMent OfficelG&n8ral Administrativa Exp8ndilurès Payroll Sep4ices P8nsSon Contrlbu0nS Phone Costs Postage Costs Prlntlng Costs Profasslonal Foes and Services 470.00 698.67 9.99 309.68 700.00 102.00 0.00 487.20 1,086.77 83.00 3.385.21 8.99 271.90 555.69 -3.90 184.06 5,353.71 42.67 1.105.33 234.35 2.769.90 179.765.17 3,428.13 1.532.42 290.78 1,197.84 1,142.15 1.020.68 2,703.01 1.596.42 78.28 4,030.84 1.343.59 Accrual Basis Mon(Jay 14 October 2024 09".43 aix GMT+01..00
TOTAL 110.86 426.00 2.180.00 5,223.30 72.00 1,095.51 104.55 628.15 359.76 351.50 282.00 51.95 1.491.37 £2276 £4P74S4 £4M74ts4 Ralsing funds Recruitment Costs Ront or Lease of Buikfings Repair. maintenance, ser¥lclng and sewrity ReSirfed Expense Software Updates and Subscriptlons Slalf Meals & Entertalnment Slafl Training Stationary Travel. Accommodation and Parklng Trips Uncat8gorised Expenditure Uniform, Book 8ags and Clothing Total EXp8ndIre8 NET OPERATING INCOME NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUAEI Accrual Basis Moiiday 14 October 2024 09:43 am GMT+01'00
Little Gems Pre-school Balance Sheet As of December 31. 2023 TOTAL Flxed Assel Cash at bank and In hand Llttle Gems Current A¢c126811 Llttle Gems Savlngs (2746) Tolal Cash al bank and In harKI Debtorn Debtors Tolal Dobta 34.425.04 79.171.39 £113.598.43 1,048.90 £1.048.90 £114,845.33 NET CURRENT ASSETS Credltor8: amounts lalllng du• wlthln one year Trade Credltors Credllors Tolat Trndo Crndlorn Current LiabilitE88 AccnJalB Total Currnnl Uthlldq• Tolol Crndllorn.. afflounb falllng duo wltrth on8 yqqr NET CuRREr ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS {LIABILITIES) Charlty lunds Op8nlng Bdance Equlty Ralalnad Earrdngo sluSI{06I1c[l) Total Chartty lund8 -164.40 £-164.40 470.00 £470.1)0 £114,&39.73 £114,339.73 £114,339.73 103,156.89 15,257.38 4,074.54 £114W9.n Accrual Basis DAonday 14 October 2024 09:44 am GNqT+01=00
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of ts. - 56i•ooL- tTrJ On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) Z&-L 7 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charily's Iruslees, you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (-the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement nol applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no material mallers have come to my attention in connection with the examination {6thetrth8 r$d"} which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charilies Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply wilh Ihe 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 accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FFA, rt-rr IER Oct 2018
LiglitFiousp. Accountanry The Olci Pump House 44A North Road Address: Cambridge CB£l 6AS CJ77&* 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 details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
Little Gems Pre-school Financial Activities January- December 2023 TOTAL Incorne Bank Inter8St Commlsslon DlscounlslRefunds &ven Donalions and legacies Funding Fundralslng School Meals SefvkelFee Incom8 Unlform Total Intsxfta 725.48 231.22 1.74 21.50 193,472.34 248.33 -157.00 28.726.41 593.00 TOTAL Expendltures Accountancy Activies AdvethlngiPromotional Agency Staff ASDA Glft Card Bank charges Bank charges Suspense Bookkeeping Children's Craft Chlldren's Play Equlpment Children's Toys Clothi Compular Costs DBS Checks Discounts glven Drink Employers Nl Flrsl Akl Supplles Food Furniture Expenditure Glfts Gross Pay Hygiene Supplles Insurances Intemet, Web & Ernail Costs Kitchen EquMent OfficelG&n8ral Administrativa Exp8ndilurès Payroll Sep4ices P8nsSon Contrlbu0nS Phone Costs Postage Costs Prlntlng Costs Profasslonal Foes and Services 470.00 698.67 9.99 309.68 700.00 102.00 0.00 487.20 1,086.77 83.00 3.385.21 8.99 271.90 555.69 -3.90 184.06 5,353.71 42.67 1.105.33 234.35 2.769.90 179.765.17 3,428.13 1.532.42 290.78 1,197.84 1,142.15 1.020.68 2,703.01 1.596.42 78.28 4,030.84 1.343.59 Accrual Basis Mon(Jay 14 October 2024 09".43 aix GMT+01..00
TOTAL 110.86 426.00 2.180.00 5,223.30 72.00 1,095.51 104.55 628.15 359.76 351.50 282.00 51.95 1.491.37 £2276 £4P74S4 £4M74ts4 Ralsing funds Recruitment Costs Ront or Lease of Buikfings Repair. maintenance, ser¥lclng and sewrity ReSirfed Expense Software Updates and Subscriptlons Slalf Meals & Entertalnment Slafl Training Stationary Travel. Accommodation and Parklng Trips Uncat8gorised Expenditure Uniform, Book 8ags and Clothing Total EXp8ndIre8 NET OPERATING INCOME NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUAEI Accrual Basis Moiiday 14 October 2024 09:43 am GMT+01'00
Little Gems Pre-school Balance Sheet As of December 31. 2023 TOTAL Flxed Assel Cash at bank and In hand Llttle Gems Current A¢c126811 Llttle Gems Savlngs (2746) Tolal Cash al bank and In harKI Debtorn Debtors Tolal Dobta 34.425.04 79.171.39 £113.598.43 1,048.90 £1.048.90 £114,845.33 NET CURRENT ASSETS Credltor8: amounts lalllng du• wlthln one year Trade Credltors Credllors Tolat Trndo Crndlorn Current LiabilitE88 AccnJalB Total Currnnl Uthlldq• Tolol Crndllorn.. afflounb falllng duo wltrth on8 yqqr NET CuRREr ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS {LIABILITIES) Charlty lunds Op8nlng Bdance Equlty Ralalnad Earrdngo sluSI{06I1c[l) Total Chartty lund8 -164.40 £-164.40 470.00 £470.1)0 £114,&39.73 £114,339.73 £114,339.73 103,156.89 15,257.38 4,074.54 £114W9.n Accrual Basis DAonday 14 October 2024 09:44 am GNqT+01=00