THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Charity Number 803323)
ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for year ended 31 AUGUST 2022
THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP
(Registered Charity No 803323)
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 August 2022
The Charity Trustees present their Report for the period 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022
The Village Playgroup is registered with the Charity Commission number 803323 and was established in 1997 with a PLA Constitution.
The Charity is administered by a Management Committee comprising:
Chair Gemma-Jayne Godfray Secretary Kerry Law Treasurer Karen Bowering Vice Chair Members Simon Law, Rachel Smith, Emma Phillips, Amy Matthews, Kerri Deboo
The above Committee Members were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 October 2021.
Objects, Organisation and Activities
The object of the Charity is to provide pre school facilities for Under Fives in and around the village of Werrington, Peterborough.
Review of Progress and Achievements
Following restrictions being lifted gradually from Covid, the Management Committee and fundraising team combined a mix of on-line and open fund-raising events. During the year the Village Playgroup were inspected by Ofsted and are proud to retain their Outstanding rating for their work within the Early Years Sector. This achievement is testament to the hard working practitioners who have worked tirelessly to provide a stimulating, friendly and inviting place for the children to learn, whilst learning to adapt to a more normal environment with fewer restrictions. We were pleased to be able to welcome back the parents and toddlers group which had to close during Covid and hope that those families who attended have found this of real benefit.
Finances
The Playgroups' Bankers are Santander
Independent Examiner is Mark Ruffles of Mark J Ruffles & Co 4 Baron Court, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 7ZE
On behalf of the Managing Trustees
2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323)
I report on the accounts of The Village Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2022 which are set out on pages 4, 5 and 6 which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on page 7.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an Independent Examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner’s Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act: and
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(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Ruffles Independent Examiner
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THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323) RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 August 2022
| INCOME RECEIPTS | General Fund |
|---|---|
| Donations, Legacies and other receipts | 2182.38 |
| --------- | |
| Total Donated Income | 2182.38 |
| Operating Activities to further | |
| Charity Objects | |
| Fees | 10730.80 |
| 3yr and 4yr old Funding | 83742.58 |
| Parent and Toddlers | 4524.72 |
| ------------ | |
| Total Charitable Objects | 98998.10 |
| Operating Activities to generate | |
| Funds | |
| Auctions | 505.00 |
| Bags 2 School | 270.00 |
| Bingo | 266.50 |
| Carnival | 578.60 |
| Christmas Raffle | 1318.00 |
| Easter Fundraising | 478.50 |
| Nearly New Sales | 1197.00 |
| Scavanger Hunt | 201.60 |
| Other | 1308.53 |
| Social Media | 407.35 |
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| Total Fund Raising | 6531.08 |
| Total Income | 107711.56 |
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THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323) RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 August 2022
| PAYMENTS | General Fund |
|---|---|
| Donation Expenditure | 327.77 |
| Payments to Generate Funds | |
| Fundraising Events | |
| Carnival | 200.64 |
| Nearly New Sales | 36.00 |
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| Total Payments to Generate Funds | 236.64 |
| Operating Activities | |
| Wages | 80367.49 |
| Tax and NIC | 4397.62 |
| Rent | 7835.76 |
| Training | 348.00 |
| EY Log | 561.60 |
| Consumables | 1149.22 |
| Equipment | 1132.16 |
| SEN | 72.00 |
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| Total Charitable objects | 95863.85 |
| Management & Administration | |
| Insurance/Computer/Post/Stationery/ | 3703.24 |
| Telephone/Bookkeeper etc | |
| Membership | 852.78 |
| ______ | |
| Total Management & Administration | 4556.02 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 100984.28 |
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| Net of Receipts /Payments | 6727.28 |
| Cash funds b/fwd | 36817.91 |
| ------------ | |
| Net Assets | 43545.19 |
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All the Charity's operations are classed as continued. Movements on reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.
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THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323) STATEMENT of ASSETS and LIABILITIES At end of year as at 31 August 2022
| CASH FUNDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santander Account | 43505.19 | |
| Cash In Hand | 40.00 | |
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| TOTAL CASH FUNDS | 43545.19 | |
| Assets retained for Charity's Use | ||
| Fixture & Fittings | 0.00 | |
| Debtors | ||
| Debtors due within one year | 0.00 | |
| Liabilities | ||
| Liabilities due within One year | 0.00 | |
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| NET ASSETS | 43545.19 | |
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The notes on page 7 form part of these financial statements.
We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
K BOWERING TREASURER
SUE GAGE BOOK KEEPER
DATE: 11 OCTOBER 2022
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THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 August 2022
1. Accounting Policies:
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(a) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005).
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(b) Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Financial Statements when received. Gifts in kind are valued at their estimated value to the Charity and included under the appropriate heading when received.
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(c) Intangible Income is valued and included in income to the extent that it represents goods or services which would otherwise be purchased. Where it is not possible to value the goods or services, such as volunteer time, the accounts do not include them.
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(d) Grants including grants for the purchase of fixed assets are recognised in full in the Financial Statements in the year in which they are received.
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(e) Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund.
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(f) Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the Charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
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(g) Fixed Assets are for use by the Charity in fulfilling its main charitable objects and are capitalised and depreciated. Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life, which in all cases is set at four years.
2. Grants: 2021/2022 £ None 0.00
3. Staff Emoluments: 2021/2022 Total emoluments - Play leader Deputy play leader and play workers 80367.49
4. Debtors:
- None
5. Liabilities:
£ (Inland Revenue – Tax and NIC payment) 0.00
6. Trustees' Remuneration and Expenses:
- No payments were made to Trustees
7. Fixed Assets
- None.
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