Happy Faces Playgroup
Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 August 2023
KELLY & CO.
16 Patrick Street Strabane Co Tyrone BT82 8DG
Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31st August 2023
Independent examiner for the year ended 31st August 2023
For The Year Ended 31st August 2023
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| Statement of Assets and | |
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| Independent Examiner's | |
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Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31st August 2023
Trustee's Report For The Year Ended 31st August 2023
For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 independent examiner for the year ended 31st August 2023
For The Year Ended 31st August 2023
Legal and Administrative Information
Charity Number: 101382
Address: 83A Bellspark Road Strabane Co Tyrone BT82 9QY
Trustees: Chairperson: Fiona Elliott Vice Chairperson: Carol McDaid Treasurer: Emma Wray Secretary: Margaret McBride Vice Secretary: Barry Lafferty
Objectives and Activities
Our objectives are to provide:
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High quality play/ learn materials, including sensory equipment for children with additional needs.
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A programme of activities with an emphasis on pre school curriculum/education. We also focus on movement, music and drama, thus building confidence and social skills.
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A wide choice of play activities including outdoor activities to enable the children to grow their confidence, independence and self esteem.
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Joint activities for parents and children to encourage home learning and parental support in rural areas.
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Link with other organisations including community health teams to ensure access to services and each child is supported.
The activities aim to:
- Address the needs of children from rural and disadvantaged communities enabling a more
Equal start at formal education/nursery.
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Contribute to the child's longer term achievements.
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Be accessible and affordable for children from rural/disadvantaged communities.
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Engage with children from different community backgrounds and BME communities.
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Provide learning support to children with additional needs in a supportive and integrated
Environment.
- Provide a holistic range of support for children and families.
Achievement and Performance
Staff:
The current members of staff are Danielle Farrell as Leader and Catherine Devanny as Deputy Leader. Brenda McGoni ~~ga~~ le as Assistant of the Playgroup.
Pre-school Programme:
In 2022/2023 the playgroup had 18 children in total, 4 of which were pre-pre. We work closely our Early Years Advisor to ensure the Pre-school Curriculum is implemented.
Throughout the year we didn’t get on any trips due to Covid. There were celebrations at Halloween, Christmas in the setting. We delivered all the children Easter bags with activities during the lockdown. We also had a small graduation event took place on June 2023.
Along with all of this we still found time for treats such as parties, Easter egg hunt, petting zoo and Build a Bear to name but a few!
Policies and Procedures:
Happy Faces Playgroup reviews all our policies on an annual basis. This year we updated our Maternity Leave Policy and work is continuing on a number of other policies in consultation with our HR Consultant. We had additional policies and procedures to follow since March 2019 due to Covid.
Playgroup Maintenance:
Work carried out in the Playschool this year included the outdoor area, which we have totally refurbished. We have also a number of other repairs and maintenance works to be carried out which will hopefully occur during the summer break.
This year the Happy Faces new Committee made the decision to welcome back sure start on the premises from August 2023.
Fundraising:
We received funding from the National Lottery, Pathways and Education Authority. Due to Covid we were unable to do much fundraising events. We also got a Fund Me page organised by parents to help keep the playschool open.
Future Plans:
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Develop our outdoor area in line with the ETI recommendation.
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Staff to continue to further develop and enhance their skills by attending relevant training.
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Develop partnership working with other Community Organisations locally such as GAA
& CCDA.
Public Benefit
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit requirement Statutory guidance.
Happy Faces Community Playgroup is registered with Western Health and Social Care Trust to support 20 children. We employ a playgroup leader, deputy and assistant and have a pool of banking staff. The service supports children living in rural areas close to the Tyrone/Donegal border. Subsequently it supports children with additional needs. Our main aims are to promote play in early education, reduce Barriers that hinder children’s transition from childcare to nursery/primary school.
Structure, Governance and Management
An executive committee who are all registered with CCNI manages the charity. The committee deals with the selection and appointment of new trustees.
Financial Review
The charity returned a net deficit in funds of £6,360. The results for the year are shown on Pages 6 to 7.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a level which will ensure that they will be able to continue the current activities in the event of a drop in funding. The charity aims to continue to increase its reserves to ensure the Stability of its services and operations.
The Report was approved by the Trustees
___________Fiona Elliott
Happy Face Playgroup Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31st August 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted Total For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 Funds Funds 2,022.00 £ £ |
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| For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 independent examiner for the year ended 31st August 2023 2,468.00 2,468.00 DAERA - For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 - EA Belfast Region 46,694.46 46,694.46 Dept of Health - Early Years 10,219.31 10,219.31 Adyen NV - Covid 19 Grant - Amazon 37.49 37.49 Grant 6,500.00 6,500.00 Barnardos 1,870.00 1,870.00 Interest 7.84 7.84 |
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| Total Receipts 57,540.30 10,256.80 67,797.10 |
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| Payments Wages & PAYE 37,712.77 13,795.04 51,507.81 Pension 1,398.65 1,398.65 |
| Staff Training | - | ||
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| Insurance | 452.82 | 452.82 | |
| Arts & Crafts Costs | 114.36 | 114.36 | |
| Light & heat | 2,776.59 | 2,776.59 | |
| Cleaning | 190.39 | 190.39 | |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 193.44 | 193.44 | |
| Toys and Equipment | - | - | |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 89.48 | 89.48 | |
| Advertising | - | ||
| Telephone | 1,527.43 | 1,527.43 | |
| Entertainment | 534.78 | 534.78 | |
| Food and Drink | 1,036.86 | 1,036.86 | |
| Legal and Professional Fees | - | ||
| Uniform | 209.00 | 209.00 | |
| Rates | - | ||
| Donation | - | - | |
| Accountancy | 1,128.00 | 1,128.00 | |
| Bank Charges | 44.63 | 44.63 | |
| General Expenses | - | ||
| Subscriptions | 233.22 | 233.22 | |
| Purchase of PC Equipment | |||
| Total Payments | 42,210.40 | 19,227.06 | 61,437.46 |
| NetReceipts/(Payments)foryear | 15,329.90 | (8,970.26) | 6,359.64 |
| Reconciliation 31/08/2023 | |||
| Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2022 | 8,842.00 | 9,855.00 | 18,697.00 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) this year end | 15,329.90 | (8,970.26) | 6,359.64 |
| Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2023 | 24,171.90 | 884.74 | 25,056.64 |
Happy Face Playgroup Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31st August 2023
| For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
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| Funds | Funds | 2023 | |
| For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 | £ | £ | |
| independent examiner for the year ended 31st August 2023 | |||
| For The Year Ended 31st August 2023 | |||
| Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2022 | 8,842 | 9,855 | 18,697 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) this year end | 15,330 | ( 8,970 ) | 6,360 |
| Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2023 | 24,172 | 885 | 25,057 |
| Bank & Cash Balances Bank Current Account Cash in Hand Other Assets PC Equipment Liabilities Accountancy Fee HMRC PAYE |
8,917 835 |
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| 9,751 | |
| 1,299 | |
| 1,299 | |
| 30 62 |
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| 92 |
Approved by trustees and signed on their behalf by: Name: Fiona Elliott Date:
Emma Wray