THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Charity Number 803323)
ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for year ended 31 AUGUST 2024
THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP
(Registered Charity No 803323)
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 August 2024
The Charity Trustees present their Report for the period 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024
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 Bernidette Geldhart Treasurer Sara Rice Vice Chair Members Kerri Deboo, Lisa Murgewa, Alison Fearon, Polly Kendle, Hannah Brightman
The above Committee Members were elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 9 October 2023.
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
The Management Committee and fundraising team combined a mix of on-line and open fundraising events which were welcomed by all who attended. There has been an increase in fundraising events which are geared towards the general public - these have been well supported and proved profitable for the setting. An increase in funding rates and more children being eligible to access funding has benefitted the setting and helped to offset the outgoings. The Playgroup continues to be the setting of choice for this part of City with a healthy waiting list. The Carers and Toddler sessions continue to be popular and are a feeder group for the Playgroup.
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
2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No PA13323} I report on the accounts of The Village Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 4. 5 and 6 which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting tx)licies set out on page 7. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsbi le 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 th¢ ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the Generdl Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145(5Xb) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Examiuer's Statement My examination w&s 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 a150 include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the xcounts. and seeking explanations from you &$ trustees oncerning any such matters. Th¢ proc¢dur¢s undertaken do not provide all th¢ ¢vidence that would be required in an audiL and consequ¢ntly I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Ststement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any malerial respect the requirements (a) to keep accounting rec(r(18 in accordance with Section 130 of the Ac£: (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to compty with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met. or (2) to whicm in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of th¢ accounts to be reache(L ark Ruffles Independent Examiner
THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323) RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 August 2024
| INCOME RECEIPTS | General Fund |
|---|---|
| Donations, Legacies and other receipts | 15.00 |
| --------- | |
| Total Donated Income | 15.00 |
| Operating Activities to further | |
| Charity Objects | |
| Fees | 21013.50 |
| 3yr and 4yr old Funding | 110954.30 |
| Parent and Toddlers | 5853.57 |
| ------------ | |
| Total Charitable Objects | 137821.37 |
| Operating Activities to generate | |
| Funds | |
| Bags 2 School | 196.00 |
| Bingo | 907.00 |
| Carnival | 387.10 |
| Christmas Fair | 1666.90 |
| Christmas Light Switch-On | 372.50 |
| Christmas Raffle | 1364.00 |
| Easter Fundraising | 611.50 |
| Nearly New Sales | 1582.60 |
| Indoor Car Boot Sales | 1470.00 |
| Other | 597.91 |
| ------------ | |
| Total Fund Raising | 9155.51 |
| Total Income | 146991.88 |
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THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP (Registered Charity No 803323) RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 August 2024
| PAYMENTS | General Fund |
|---|---|
| Donation Expenditure | 100.00 |
| Payments to Generate Funds | |
| Fundraising Events | 35.00 |
| Carnival | 30.00 |
| Christmas Fair | 72.79 |
| Indoor Car Boot Sale | 100.00 |
| Nearly New Sales | 75.00 |
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| Total Payments to Generate Funds | 312.79 |
| Operating Activities | |
| Wages | 105126.79 |
| Tax and NIC | 3141.19 |
| Rent | 9479.00 |
| Training | 838.40 |
| EY Log | 561.60 |
| Consumables | 1355.56 |
| Equipment | 10.00 |
| --------------- | |
| Total Charitable objects | 120512.54 |
| Management & Administration | |
| Insurance/Computer/Post/Stationery/ | 2701.40 |
| Telephone/Bookkeeper etc | |
| Membership | 810.31 |
| ______ | |
| Total Management & Administration | 3511.71 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 124437.04 |
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| Net of Receipts /Payments | 22554.84 |
| Cash funds b/fwd | 36045.40 |
| Net Assets | 58600.24 |
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) STATEMEIYT of ASSETS aDd LIABILITILS At end of year as at 31 August 2024 CASH FUNDS Santander Account Cash In Hand 58i60.24 40.(K) TOTAL CASH FUNDS 586(K).24 Assets retained for Cbarity's Use Fixture & Fittings Debtorj Debtors due within one year liabilities Liabilities due within One vear NET ASSETS 5861Mb.24 The notes on page 7 form part of these financial stsiemcn We approve these accounts and confum that have made available all relcvant reo)rds aThl iDfoTmaUon for their preparation. SARA RICE TRFASURER SUE GAGE BOOK KEEPER DATE. 14 OCTOBF.R 2024
THE VILLAGE PLAYGROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 August 2024
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: 2023/2024 £ None 0.00
3. Staff Emoluments: 2023/2024 Total emoluments - Play leader Deputy play leader and play workers 105126.79
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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