St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Charity Number 900344
Accounts for the Year ended 31 August 2021
St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2021 Trustees Report
The following trustees held office during the year ended 31 August 2021:
Chair Mrs L Hand Secretary Mrs M Buckle Treasurer Mrs R Rimmer
On the 19th October 2020 the committee resigned and the above trustees were appointed as well as four further committe members.
All three trustees have a vested interest in the pre-school as they have children attending during this financial year.
Governance and Management
The charity is an association consisting of three trustees and four further parent lead full committee members with roles encompassing marketing & fundraising. Safeguarding is to be overseen by Preschool manager Mrs Claire Guile and Deputy manager Miss Lucy Davis with committee support.
Objectives of the charity
At St. Nicholas Pre-School we aim to provide a happy, fun and secure learning experience for our children where their individuality are respected and valued. We will promote all areas of their development through the Early Learning Goals helping them to become more independent in preparation for their transition to primary school. We do this by providing play facilities appropriate to age and development so that Social linguistic, Physical, Creative, Intellectual, and Emotional development may be explored and enhanced. Parents and carers are vital to the setting to achieve these goals and they are always very welcome to stay and help. Parents are encouraged to join their child at St. Nicholas at least once a term to share their experiences.
Provision
Provision is made for up to 26 pupils per session over 10 sessions per week (Monday to Friday) as follows:
Morning session (9am - 12 noon) Afternoon session (12pm - 3pm)
Chairman's review of performance
Following yet another year of uncertainty due to COVID-19 and its restrictions, I am once again proud to say we are still in an incredibly strong position. The pre-school has weathered and adapted to many changes with ease, supporting each other and all our families. As a result the pre-school continues to be in high demand, with waiting lists for Autumn term. Our staff have continued to improve their early years qualifications. Despite restrictions on fundraising events we have managed to adapt our methods meaning we could still raise funds to help improve the resources and surroundings at preschool. The pre-school interior benefitted from a much needed bathroom renovation during the Easter holidays.
Summary of financial results and charitable activity
The Trustees and Committee have invested much time and commitment to improve the environment, reputation and performance of the setting by marketing, raising standards and implementing policies and procedures up to date with current legislation and increasing the head count of children. The Trustees and Committee have supported the staff and preschool in implementing Covid safe practices, managing the financial difficulties that accompanied lockdown and re-opening.
Post balance sheet events
Ofsted reviewed the setting in January 2017. The outcome is a 'Good' in all areas with a very positive overall report. The pre-school continues to strive to become 'Outstanding' in all areas. Due to COVID most inspections have been delayed, we potentially anticipate an Ofsted visit in 2021/2022.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have laid the financial statements and trustees report before the members of the committee attending a meeting held on 18 October 2021 and that the financial statements and trustees report were duly approved at the meeting. Due to COVID AGM held virtually. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
12.10.21 …………………………………………………. ……………………….. Miss Lucy Hand Date Chair
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St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2021 Income & Expenditure Account
| Income Direct Pre School Costs Other Direct Costs Gross Profit Other Income Expenditure Employee Costs Premises Costs Repairs/Maintenance General Administrative Expenses Advertising, Promotion & Entertainment Payroll Bookkeeping Other Expenses Surplus / (Deficit) |
2021 £ 142,353 4,390 321 137,642 0 108,223 8,537 10,368 4,150 - 2,050 - 133,328 4,314 |
2020 £ 139,921 6,416 27 133,478 0 103,839 6,985 4,122 2,583 - 2,055 39 119,623 13,856 |
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St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup Hurst Year ended 31 August 2021
Balance Sheet
| Current Assets Current Account Savings account Petty cash Fees & equipment debtors Other debtors Prepayments Current Liabilities Trade creditors PAYE Other creditors Accruals & deferred income Net Current Assets Net Assets Capital Account Balance at start of period Net (Deficit)/Surplus |
2021 £ 2,223 110,153 - 52 300 631 113,359 310 782 968 30,421 32,528 80,831 80,831 76,517 4,314 80,831 |
2020 £ 5,536 103,210 - 590 - 500 630 109,286 337 604 1,006 30,822 32,769 76,517 76,517 62,661 13,856 76,517 |
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