CARRYDVFF PLAY CARE CENTRE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE CHAIRPERSON'S REPORTI YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021 structure. Governanet and Management Carydufl Play Care Centre h85 a responsibility to conduct its business efficiently. The establishment ot, and the strict adheren lo sound financial rnanagement policies 15 an integral part of the organisalion. The Trustees and Management Commitlee are committed lo establishing, maintaining and applying all necessary good practice lo ensure that Ihelr duty of care to Ihe management of finances ol the organi5alion are fulfilled. The Management Committee are responsible for taking the strategic decisions of how the Charity will move forward. It is essential that Carryduff Play Care Centre control all operatiOn81 risks as far as it is possible. Thi5 inGludes the participation of 811 those involved directly or indirectly with the banking arrangements for the organisation. Along with the financlal systems ol the organi3ation, this policy airns lo detail respoTrsibililies, risk management, int&mal Gonliols and audit requirements associated with the use of online banking. Objectives and activities Prln¢ipal activity The objects of the centre shall be to enhance the developrnent and education of young children by encouraglng parenvguardians to understand ènd provide the neèd5 of their children in Carryduff and its environs (the '8re8 of benefit'l by.. al offwing appropriate play farylilies, with the right of p8￿nI51carerS to take Tesponsibility for and become involved in the acuvlties of the centre, ensurin9 that the centre offers opportunities for all children regardless of religion, culcu￿, race or means. bl Encouraging the study of the need3 of such children and their families and promoting public inlerest in and recognition of tho needs o13uch children and their families in Ihe local area. cl Providing the necessary faalities for the daily caie. iecrealion and education of children during Out of school hours and school holidays. dl Providing Iraining foi staff, parents, volunteers and ￿￿r$ of children in child development, parenting and other approprlale reciealional and educational subjects. The direct benefit which flows from Purpose.. - lal Is lo provide appropriate play facilities and equal opportunities to 811 children who use our cenlre. To encourage parents and carers lo become involved in activities held within th& cenlre. Direct benefit lo all children regardless of religion. culture, race or means 50 that they may have an opportunity to develop and enhance their education and socials s￿lIS. To prepare the children for the transition to pre-school and then lo prim8ry 3chool. The direct benefit which flows from Purpose Ibl is lo encourage development and educatSon 1¢ bolh childlparenV¢8rer within the Carryduff area. To actively promote awareness to chrldren and parent51carers the importance ol their child's needs during development to provide the best start in life and lo encourage them lo reach their full potential, The direct benerrt which flow5 from Purpose Icl Is lo ensure that we have faallties lo provide care to children who attend primary school, during term and non-tem 1Sme. Provide a facility for the Gare of children during school holidays. A plaee in which they can meet socially to build on relations with their fellow peers. To be actively involved in recreational arjd education81 development. To build on their own identity so that each hild feels a sense of belonging and soaal inclusion with their own community. The direct benefit which flows from Purpose Idl is to provide training for stsff, parents, volunteers Bnd carers of children. To encourage staff, parents, volunteers and carers of children to attend such training lo further understand the development needs of children and to raise awareness of meeting the child's social and emotional developrnenl. A private benefit to the managem8nt committee may avise from a programme of ongoing tr8inin9 in good governanc8 8tc. Through this training the management committee gain skills and exp8ri8nce which are transferable io other settings. These benefit5 are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. CARRYDUFF PLAY CARE CENTRE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE CHAIRPERSON'S REPORTI Icontinuedl YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021 Strategic report The following sections for achievemenis and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the chaiSty. Achievements and performance The charily continued to operate successfully throughout the year and meet the objeciives that it was set up to achieve as listed above. Also it carried oui various fundraislng events throughout the year, including the Night at the Races sponsored Trikeathon, quiz sheets and the running of a Christmas fair and Spring Community Fun Day. Finan¢lal review The financial performance for the year 202012021 was in line with the expectations of the Trustees and Centre Managernent. The financial results for the year are set out in detail on pages 4 to 9. The Centre recorded income for the year of £250.466 1201912020 £190.2471. The net surplus for the year was £75.963 1201912020 £1.1741. At 31 July 2021 the Centre had total funds of £335,773 1201912020 £252.9391. comprised of £245,773 of unrestricted f unds and £90,000 of restricted lunds. The restricted funds are designated for luture provision of new property purchase. The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a18vel which equates to approximately three months of unrestri¢t¢d running costs, The balance held as unrestricted funds at 31 July 2021 was £245.773. of which £66,000 are estimat&d to be running Costs for a three month period. The principal sources of funding for the Centre Can be broken down as follows= Playgroup Parental Fees and Grants Other Income £64.130 £96,626 Play Carg Parental Fees and Grants Other Income £100,478 £149,988 CARRYDUFF PLAY CARE CENTRE THE CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021 Chairperson's Report 2020121 Carryduff Playgroup and Play Care CentTe's Committee exist5 as 8 group to help promote the services of ihe Centre, to offer staff SLJPPOrt. and m05t importantly, to work with the pupils, parents, local businesses and the local community to raise funds to facilitate on90ing improvement 10 the Centre and the facilities ollered therein. The Centre 15 a registered charity, governed by a Committee of nine, comprising co-secretaries, treasurer, chair and our members - additionally, we have staff representatives who attend meetings to offer additional advice. support. and guidance. 2019 through tts 2021 has been a Challenging period for all of us. In 2019. we held our Christmas Fair. but unfortunately as we began ihe planning lor our Spring event, we entered the first of a Series of restrictions. lockdowns. and an ever-changing landscape of legislation and regulations. To that end, I would like to lormally extend my thanks io ihe staff v4ho went above and beyond throughout. A skeleton tearn kept the Centre open for the children of keyworkers, and did so without complaint. providing a much- needed resource for those parents who are essential workers. You will 81s0. if you follow u$ on Facebook, have notlC9d on90ing outdoor improvements, completed generously by our Staff and ably assisted by the childrenl over the last numb8r of months. This leads me on to 2019-2 1 Committee. In my fourth and fifth year as Chair, I have been extremely privileged to h8ve had such a Supportive and enthusiastic group of parents to work with, who have thrown themselves into various tasks wiih vigour we make a great teaml We worked with a slightly reduced cornrnittee *or 2020121. and l am grateful 10 those committee members who agre8d to stay on for another year to ensure we could operate within the required parameters. To Joe, Caroline, and Janine, sincere thanks lor agreeing to Continue to do so. you are truly invaluable. To G8mma and Kimberle8, 8 warm welcome, we look forward to having you on boardl The funds that are raised are allocated and spent in conjunction with the Centr8 Staff and discussed wlth and signed off by the Committee. In 2019120. we aimed to further btslster the fund to replace the outdated mobile on our grounds IRoom 31, and we made significant ¢ontribution tovvards that. Our fundraising was somewhat cunailed in 2020121, but thanks to the generosity of families and friends ol th8 centre. we still man3ged to raise £2k. Looking forward to 202 1122, we hope to see an easing of restric1ions linked to the upcoming vaccine booster prografflme, to fjnable us to resume planning for some mu¢h-needed lun at our eventsl W8 will be holding our ChTlStmas Fair this year, albeit scaled back, but remain hopeful that you will attend. Of course. we would absolutely welcome new members on board, we ar$ looking for parents who ean attend monthly mee1ing and help oui at fundraising events. If you don't 18el you can commit to a full membership role, we would be grateful il you'd consider adding your name to our 'helpers' list, with no obligation. A form accompanies this report. 11 you think you could even spare an hour over the Course ol the year, please do submit your name, we'd be genuinely grateful. In Summary, it's been a dilficult two years, and v4hi15t 2019120 should have been my final year, I will be Staying on for 202 1122. I look forward to m98ting as many of the parents and families as possible over ihe course of the next few months, restrictions permitting. My contact details are on the board in reception should you wish to get In touch at any tSme one ol the staff members will be happy to convey them whilst parent5 are not permitted to enter the area. With thanks. Roisin Mallon Chair.