GREYSTEEL PLAYGROUP REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:101604 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 GREYSTEEL PLAYGROUP YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 CONTENTS INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TRUSTEES REPORT INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT GREYSTEEL PLAYGROUP UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 Independent Examlner5 Report to the Trustees I report on the financial statement of Greysteel Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2019 which are attached. The organisation is a Northern Ireland Registered Charity with the number 101604. Respectlve responslbllltles of the management committee and the examlner As the charitws trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:. Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charltles Act; Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act; State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnerf5 report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charltles Act and my examination was carrled out in accordance with the general directlons given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(91{bl of the Charities Act. My examination included review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention givin8 me to cause to believe:. l. That accountlng records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerf5 qualified statement I have completed my examlnatlon and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to (41 listed above and, in connection with the following Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawings to your attention. Kerry McGulnness (ACA) 89 Dunlade Road, Greysteel. BT47 3EG st Date: l Ortober 2019 GREYSTEEL PLAYGROUP Charlty Registration No: N1101604 Tru5tee5' Annual Report: I September ZOI8- JI August 2019 Greysteel Playgroup is a community-based, committee-run playgroup situated in the rural village of Greysteel, Co. Derry and serving the local area of Greysteel and surrounding areas. For the perlod 201812019, the Trustees were: Gabrlel McGuinness Gary Quinn Joan Downall Ellzabeth Feeney The Management Commlttee, elected at the AGM on 18 June 2018 were:. Chalrperson: Louisa McGuinness Treasurer: Dawn O'Neill Secretary: Glllian Kelly Commlttee Members: Catherlne McLaughlln Emma McKeever Aisling Armstrong Clalre Klrk Kerry McLaughlln Our aim is to enhance the development and educatlon of children, aged three to four years old, In a communlty based playgroup wlth parental involvement. We aim to provlde a safe, secure and stimulating environment for the children to learn through play and to develop self-positive attitudes to learnin& self-confidence, curiosity, co-operatlon, perseverance and respect for others. We, at Greysteel Playgroup, have a primary responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of the youn8 children in our care and the welfare of each child is our paramount consideration and we offer a safe & welcomlng envlronment to children from all backgrounds. We use a play based curriculum and children'5 own interests to inform our weekly and monthly plans. These planners then assist the staff in providing the appropriate actlvltles and resources to develop the children's learning. We focus on the slx areas of learning Within the currlculum:. Personal, Social and Emotlonol Development,. Language Development,. Early Moths Experience,. hy5icoI Development and Movement,. The WorldAround Us,. The Arts. Throughout the year, the Management Committee and parents continue to supplement our EA funding by ralsing funds for the playgroup to a55iSt in our running costs. In the current financial year, we have 15 children. In November 2018, Bernie McKinney resigned her post as Playgroup Leader and Clara Hyndman was appointed to the role, starting in January 2019. At that tlme, Vonnle Robson was also appointed a5 Playgroup Asslstant as It was felt by the commlttee and staff alike that a third member of staff was essenti31 for the runnlng of the playgroup. At the end of June 2019, Clara left the role and Geraldine McGuinness was appointed as the new Playgroup Leader. Geraldine was the previous leader of the settlng and we are dellghted that she has decided to reSoln us. The EA awarded the playgroup 24 funded places for September 2019 and for the first time in three years, we were oversubscrlbed. All places have been fllled. In addition to the weekly voluntary fee provided by parents, the Management Committee has organised fundraising events throughout the year for the Playgroup:" Halloween Sponsored Walk. £445 Chrlstmas Hamper- £315 Smartles Tubes- £198 Easter Hamper- £283 Throughout the year, we were successful in securlng fundlng from The Halifax Foundation Nl for salarles, totalllng £3,500. We received £1,566.40 from the Childcare Partnershlp to cover the clean-up costs associated wlth a rodent which managed to get into the playgroup over the festive period. Finally, we were awarded £1,070 from the EA for the Bi8 Bedtlme Read. Staff arran8ed an information evenin8 for parents In March followed by a pylama evenln8 for the chlldren & their siblings which was a huge success. In December, the children were invited to Faughanvale Primary School to enjoy the Pls, P2s & P3s performing in the Christmas Natlvity. At Easter, the children were again invited to the local primary school for the annual Easter Bonnet Parade. In May, the children joined the classes of Faughanvale Prlmary School for their Sports Day at the GAA pitch. In June, we enjoyed our own trlp to The Plèytrail In Derry. From November 2018, the Playgroup were In dlscusslon wlth Faughanvale Prlmary School with regard5 to temporarily relocating to the Pl classroom leffettive September 2019 and subject to satisfactory re81Stration wlth Social Services) until such time as the proposed new build was ready however due to various loglstical issues, both parties agreed that it would be better for the playgroup to move directly into the new build once It is complete. Discussions are ongoing In terms of the funding options in respett of this and the sub-committee continues to work towards this goal. Planning for the new build was approved in M2rch 2019 in the grounds of F2ugh3nvale PS. During the summer month5, some essential DIY and repairs were tarrled out by members of the commlttee and staff members and the local youth club were on hand to repaint the fences, wooden structures and to tidy up the garden. All asslstance was greatly received. The AGM took place on Thursday, 6 June 2019 and the new Management Committee was elected:. Annemarie Doherty Chairperson: Treasurer,. Leona Cralg Secretary: Aideen Glll Feeney Committee Members: Mary Keys Janlne McLaughlln Leanne McLaughlln Emer Magee Erln Proctor Sharlene O'Hara Danielle McGurk The Trustees wlsh to thank the staff and Management Commlttee for thelr hard work throughout the vear and to the parents and local communlty for thelr ongoing sUPPOrt. On behalf of the Management Committee: Loulsa McGulnness (Chairperson) th 4 September 2019 GREYSTEEL PLAYGROUP INCOME AND EXPENDITURE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 2019 2019 2019 2018 RESTRicfED UNRESTRicfED TOTAL TOTAL RECEIPTS FEES RECEIVED EANI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OTHER GRANTS FUNDRAISING FUNDING BANK INTEREST CASH 759 759 85 27,765 27,765 28,429 1.260 1,566 1,566 958 1,887 3.500 5,040 958 3,500 316 1,630 1,946 1,080 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,382 31,121 36,503 37,786 PAYMENTS WAGES HEATING CLEANING MATERIALS INSURANCE BANK CHARGES TELEPHONE MILK BOOKKEEPING WATER RATES BIN COLLEcfioN EQUIPMENT IEYS ELECTrIC COMPUTER SOFTWARE FIRE & SECURITY TRANSPORT REPAIRS RESOURCES SUNDRIES 3,500 23,025 26,525 22,541 1,077 1,077 1,011 82 1,032 170 1.517 1,517 1,459 71 71 693 693 883 91 91 227 50 50 1,050 78 78 76 150 150 146 150 1,308 1,308 1,040 401 401 393 229 229 161 411 411 499 57 57 43 257 657 2,078 2,078 1.841 2.373 950 400 1,673 1,025 532 TOTAL PAYMENTS 5,382 33,415 38,798 32,606 IDEFICITII5URPLUS FOR THE YEAR 12.2941 12.2941 5,180 RECONCILATION CASH AT BANK AND HAND AT START OF YEAR DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR CASH AT BANKAND HAND ATEND OFYEAR 11,124 12,Z94) 8,830