**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|
||---------------|
|**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:** 

- (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). 

- (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. 

- (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. 

- (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. 

- (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. 

- (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. 

- (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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