ATTICALL PLAYGROUP
Trustees, Report for the year ended 30 June 2023
The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements of the charity for
the year ended 30 June 2023.
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name Atticall Playgroup
Charity registration number NIC102470
Registered office
Atticall Community Centre
140 Tullyframe Road
Kilkeel
BT34 4RI
The trustees
Jenni Trainor- Chairperson
Sinead Quin- Treasurer
Lisa Cunningham- Secretary
Professional advisor5 Bankers
First Trust Bank
42- 44 Hill Street
Newry
Co. Down
BT344AU
Reportin9 Accountsnts
Mrs Jennifer Murphy
150 Tullyfiame Road
Kilkeel
BT344SA

Objertives and activities
The object of the group as stated in the constitution is 'to promote play based learning
environments for all children under statutory school age (the beneficiaries) of the Atticall
and its surrounding environs in County Down (the are3 of benefit} without the distinction
of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity,
political or religious opinion. by associating the statutory authoritie5, community and
voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education.
and in particular.
A) To advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and satisfying
group play, with the right of the parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become
involved in the activities of the group,. and to promote the prese￿atIOn of health of the
beneficiaries,. and
Bl To support the values and principles of the Early Years.
Structure. governance and management
During the process of registration with the Charities Commission Northern Ireland,
Atticall Playgroup issued a formal Constitution document which was formally adopted on
the 71h November 2013. The Constitution is readapted and revised yearly.
Atticall Playgroup is managed by a committee comprising of the Trustees, with the help
and support of the employees and parents of the children attending. The day to day
running of the charity rests with Mary Sloan, the playschool leader.
Election of the committee takes place at the AGM. The committee is made up of parents
and Associate membefs, Wlth their nomination put forward for approval by the
committee. The maximum term of office is three years. Induction and training of trustees
s provided in house and via Early Years.
Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statement
The charity trustees are responsible for prepaiing a trustee ieport and statement of
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the charity and to enable them
to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charites Act (Northen Ireland)
2008 and the Charites (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the cha(ity and taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Public Benefit Statement
In setting objective and planning activities for the year, the Trustees have given careful
consideration of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public
benefit and are confident that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purpose
and provide benefit to the beneficiaries.
Achievements and performance and results for the year
Atticall Playgroup is a long-established care and education provider for children aged 3
years to 5 years for 3 hours per week day. We have four Fully Qualified Dedicated Staff
with years of Experience working with children.
Atticall Pre School have received and retained Accreditation Status as a Centre of
Excellence since 2003 under Early Years Organisation for young children. We obtained
"Outstanding" in our last ETI Inspection.
We deliver Education through Fun based Play. Learning through Play following a
curriculum is fundamental to young children's Personal Social Emotional Development,
their Physical, Language Early Maths, Arts and World Around Us Development. We also
provide Outdoor Learning in our Fully Enclosed Safe, Stimulating Outdoor Play Area.
All children develop at different rates, to ensure all children reach their full potential we
operate a Key Worker system= each child has their own Key worker who observes and
plans around the child's individual needs to help each child become confident, eager
enthusiastic, learners having lots of fun along their journey and preparation for transition
to Primary School with friends they have made in pre-school.
We also provide additional activities which includes working with Small Talk Nl a Fully
Qualified Speech therapist who visits monthly to assist with speech therapy.
Under EA Getting Ready to Learn Programme we work closely to involve the parents in
their Childs learning and send home weekly Books for Bedtime Reading together and
Resources home to assist each child's learning together with the parent. We have a
Health Visitor who works closely with the playgroup and the parents.
Our staff have regular meetings with parents to provide updates. Parents are encouraged
to speak to staff if they have any concerns and all aspects of the playgroup are reviewed
yearly in an anonymous manor with our evaluation forms.
We are a Registered Charity run by an excellent Parents Committee which parents are
encouraged to join to become more involved with the group and contribute towards
their Childs education. We offer equal access of all children in our community.
We ensure that children who are from all backgrounds develop confidence and self-
esteem through a variety of play activities such as art and craft. physical play.
construction, storytelling, basic science activities and much more to enhance their overall
holistic development. Each year we aim to 9ive each child who attends our Playgroup a

high-quality pre-school education in line with the Northern Ireland Pre-school
curriculum.
We are registered with Social SeNices who annually inspect our premises to ensure we
are providing a high standard of care for children in their Early Years.
Funding additional to EA came from Pathway £6,250, the Education Authority Getting
Ready to Learn funding of £800, Engage111 £1,664, Fees £5,652 sundry fund raisers of
£1,201 and trip £101.
Resenres Policy
The is the policy of Atticall Playgroup to hold bank reserves of £11,400 to sustain the
Playgroup through unforeseen circumstances. Atticall Playgroup accounts for the year
ending 30th June 2023 show cash at the bank and in hand of £51,72312022 £49,829).
This is an increase from 30th June 2022 of £1,894.
Risk Review
The trustees continue to assess the major risks to which the charity is exposed. in
particular those related to the operation and finances of the playgroup including the
challenges around the current funding climate and ending of Pathway funding. The
trustees are satisfied that the correct systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the
major risks.
The trustees consider that an audit is not required under the requirements of the
Charities Act {Nl) 2008 and Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern
Ireland) 2015 and that an independent examination is needed.
The trustees, annual report was approved on 08.04.2024 board of trustees by.
Jenni Trainor
Chairperson