Charity number 102605
TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mrs P Glèndinning
Mrs P Monahan
Ms E Forde
Mrs R Glendinning
Mrs S Hamilton
Mrs N Higgins
Mrs J Pickering
Mrs M Shiels
Secretary
Mrs R Glendinning
Charity number
102605
Registered office
6 Desertmartin Road
Tobermore
Co Londonderry
BT45 5SG
Auditor
David Lyttle + Co Ltd
Station House
46 Molesworth Street
Cookstown
Co Tyrone
BT80 8PA

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
Page
Trustee's report
Independent examinerfs report
statement of financial activities
Balanc8 sheet
Notes to the financial statemants
8-10
The followlng pages do not form part of thè statutory financlal statements
Detsiled statement of financial activities
10-11

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees who have served during the year were:
Trust88s:
Treasurer
Secretary
Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Emma Forde
Rachele Glendinning
Paula Monahan
Paula Glendinning
Stephanie Hamilton
Nicola Higgins
Jenna Pickering
Michelle Shiels
Public beneffts
The benefits flowing from the purposes of Tobertinys Community Playgroup are that parents of pre-school Children
from Tobemiore and surrounding areas have an opportunity to be looked after in a safe and stimulating
environment under th8 care of suitably qualif18d play leaders. Their children benefit from being able to attend such
a facility close to their own homès where there is no regular public transport. They b8nefft trom the fact that they
have access to both education and recreation in safe and secure faciltties in an organisation managed by their
own parents and local people. The community benefits by securing this facility for local children and therefore
being able to offer the s8rvice at reasonable prices affordable to local parents. There is no private benefil flowing
from these purposes except for the salaries of the personnel employed by the project which is necessary for the
running of the project. These benefits are measured by the numbers of children coming to the facility each year.
They are also measured by consultations with the children Ihemselves who regularly evaluate their own activities.
Feedback is also obtained by parents at least twice a year but most parents get a daily report on the progress of
their child and so the benefits are often measured by the one to one interview with parents which incur on a
regular basis. There is no harm flowing from these purposes.
Aim of the organlsatlon
Tobertinys runs a pre-school facility in the village of Tobemiore which is attended by children from Tobermore and
surrounding districts. Children are provided with education and recreation facilities and practical assistance for the
children where necessary. The Group provides and maintains suitable equipment and facilities for the education
and recreation of the children subject to the specifications of social services and DEL. The committee of volunteers
manage the team of workers recruit and select them and manage all human resource requirements. They also
manage the building ensuring that adequate insurance, property trained volunteers, parents or guardians of the
children all have an input into the appropriate activities of the childcare group. The comrnittee also carries out a
range of fvnd raising activities, ensures the financial well-being and management of the organisation. They also
ensure a co-ordinated integrated and holistic approach to young children's leamers
Charltable purposes
The Group was establish8d to promote play based leaming environments for all children under ststutory school
age. (hereinafter referred lo as the beneficiaries) of the Magherafelt area and its surrounding environs in Co
Londonderry (hereinafter called the area of benefit) without distinction of age, gender. marital status, disability,
sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity. political or religious opinion by associating the statutory authorities.
community and voluntary organisalions and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and in
particular to advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and salisfying group play with the
right of parenucarers to take responsibility for and lo become involved in the activities of the group and to promole
the preservation of health of the beneficiaries and support the values and principles of early years.

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Trustees, Report
l open this report on reftection when I became Chairperson last year. The insight I have gained into the Tober
Tinys Community based Playgroup this year has been both fulfilling and rewarding. To listen and engage with the
new Leader Clare, new Deputy Muriel and Playgroups Assistants Jacqui and Alex has given me great knowledge
on the functions of playgroup and how they utilise their time, resources and become a stronger and stronger team
with the children at their focus and heart of it all. Clare you have shown great leadership in your first year as
Leader and instantly formed a team that felt supported and valued. Well done for all you have done and achieved
this year. Muriel congratulations on your first year as Deputy, your support to all and willingness to help shines
through. Tha collective effort from all the staff, embracing the change and working to new meihods that has made
Ihis a successful year. Thank you to all the staff, but a p8rti¢ular special thanks to Jacqui and Alex for their
continued commitment and dedication to Playgroup. for all the little extras and your experience you bring to the
table it is very much appreciated. l am sure you would all lik8 to share your congratulations to th8 fantastic four.
This year has seen some challenges in that we had a complete new rnanagement committe8, With a new
Chairperson. Secretary and Treasurer and as noted above with a new Leader and Deputy. The initial process of
that change over and handover of infomiation and tormal changes with the banks were concluded the team
worked well together alongside the committee. to help suppori Clare, Muriel, Jacqui and Alex.
Most of us
learning on the job, however this made it fun. encouraging and a good working relationship has been formed. I
would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the management committee for their support this year and
their wise council when required, attending meelings and helping with supporting Ihe team. For those that I know
are not rejoining. l thank you for giving up your tim8 to play a part in the Tober Tinys Successes over the year or
longer.
In terms of successes we have had. thankfully. a content year with the following positives to take foTward and
acknowledge..
Thankful for Pathway funding again which aids the running of Tober Tinys financially and allows our team to
provide Ihe best educational tools and safe environment for our children.
Tober finys was able to get a freshen up with paint, new resources were bought and initiative used to maximise
space for fun and bright learning for the children. This included ensuring all safety elements were given extra
focus and more space was fulfilled especially in reading comer. The outside Spa￿ looks incredible and special
thanks goes to the work outside of hours. additional hours and just generally doing what needs done, over and
above theirjob description.
Appreciated the additional funds that were generated, through TBD donation, Team I Committee Fundraising
coffee moming. quiz sheets, Gala Ball.
In order to give back and promole good Mental Health l Be kind Moto the committee gifted our team with a
wellbeing day. This was a way of highlighting the need to look after ourselves whilst we do an important role in
work, and at the heart of children, is a team that I wish to continue to support.
Welcoming children from all walks of life. and with additional or complex needs means that training has been
increased for certain areas. 2 SEN posts have been advertised with 1 post being filled with our new8St member of
the team Erin.
Focuses for coming year
Continue to build the already Strong foundations of a good team, build in any new member5 of the committ8e I
management positions (once the reelection has taken place)
Work closely to finalise the Charity Commission replies so that we can remain up to date with their requests.
Continue to put the team and children at the heart of the community based Playgroup and provide assistance were
required
Fundraising - what can we do ne
Re-apply for Palhway and any government I counc51 initiatives that we can avail of, considering the economic
position we are in with raising cost of living to ensure the survival of our Cu￿ent working methods.
To promote that we should Smile, Have Fun. Be kind. and talk to one another.

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
In closing. I would like to encourage you all to become part of the management committee. New faces will bring
new skills. experience and ideas all of which are very welcome. Finally I hope that the staff and management
committee have a positive start to the year and that this year is a successful on8 for Tober Tinys Community
playgroup.
Financial review
All the funds administered in grants by the charity are governed by procedures and policies laid down and agreed
in advan￿ between the charity and those partners funding the grant schem8s.
All financial procedures for the group are reviewed annually to ensure that all policies and procedures are updated
to conform to any new financial legislation that has been introduced.
Statement of trustoes. responsibilltlès
Th8 Constitution requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of Tober finys Community Playgroup and of the surplus or deficit for that period. In
preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to-
-selec1 suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
-prepare the financial statements on the going conc8m basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that Tober Tinys
Community Playgroup will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of Tober Tinys Community Playgroup and to enable the trustee5 to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Conslitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
Tober Tinys Community Playgroup and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
The trustees are satisfied that all grants have been used solely for the purposes for which they were provided.
By order of the board
Chairperson

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION
OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TOBER TINYS
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent Examlnefs Report to the Trusteos of Tober Tlnys Community Playgroup
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are sat out on pages 4 to 10.
Respectlve responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the Charities
Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to-.
exarnine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general diredions given by the Commission under section 6519)(b)
of the Charities Act
stste whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under
section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act.
My examination induded a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with Ihose records. It also included considaration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from you as charity Trustees conceming any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with seclion 63 of the Charities Act.
2. Thal the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
3. Thal the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
4. Thal there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examIne￿S ststement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters11) to (4) listed above and, in
conn
ion with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters
that
quire drawing t
our attention.
cGeagh {Independen
iner)
for and on behalf of David Lyttle + Co Ltd
21 September 2023
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Station House
46 Molesworth Street
Cookstown
Co Tyrone
BT80 8PA

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
Incoming resources
Fees
Milk remittance
Savings Club membership fees
Education Authority PEAG
Education Authority SEN costs
Education Authority Getting ready to leam
Education Authority Engage
Education Authority Outdoor leaming project
Education Authority SEN EYIS
Early Years Pathway fund
Early Years Childcare support fund
Tesco communtty grant
Awards for all
Fundraisin9 and donations
Unifomi sales
Child in Need fundraising
Empowering improvement
Govemment energy support
Childcare partnership
10,728
150
225
10.728
150
225
51,375
3,612
200
4.368
8,960
123
225
46.274
1.917
200
2.912
1.000
150
14.990
2.229
1,125
6.831
2.429
48
51.375
3,612
200
4,368
14,990
14,990
375
375
7.105
987
148
800
600
800
7,105
987
148
800
600
800
Total incoming resources
21,543
74.920
96.463
89,412
Resources expended
Charitable activities
Governance costs
8,169
10,094
70.283
4.636
78.452
14,730
76.018
11.044
Total resources exponded
18.263
74,919
93,182
87,062
Net incomlngl(outgolng) resources
3,281
3,281
2,350
Net movement In funds
Total funds brought forward at 1 April 2022
3,281
21,515
3,281
26,950
2,350
24,600
5,435
Total funds carrled forward at 31 March 2023
24.796
5,435
30,231
26.950

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The statement of financial activities has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing
operations.
There are no recognised gains and losses Other than those passing through the statement of financial
actNilies.

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
40,413
36.729
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
(10.182)
(9.779)
Net current assets
30,231
26.950
Capital and reserdes
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
24,796
5.435
21.515
5.435
Total equity
30.231
26.950
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial ststements were approvad by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 21 September 2023
and are signed on its behalf by-
FofJ8
Mrs P Monahan
Dlrector
Ms E Forde
Director

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
ASAT31 MARCH 2023
Judgements and key sources of estlmation uncertainty
In the application of the tharity's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements.
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experiènce and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision5 to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects bolh current and future
periods.
Accounting policies
Company information
Tober Tinys Community Playgroup is a charity registered in Northem Ireland with Ihe charity number 102605.
The address of the charity is Unit 2, Tobennore Business Centre, 6 Desertrnartin Road. Tobermore. BT45 5SG
2.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities-.
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 effective 1 January 2015
Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
Tober Tinys Community Playgroup meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabililies are initially recognised at historical cost and transaction value unless othemise stated in the relevant
accountancy policy nole(s). The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
The financial statements are prepared in steding, which is the functional currency of the cornpany. Monetary
amounts in th8se finanoial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. [modified to include the
revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair
value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
2.2 Turnover
Unrestricted funds are available for use at Ihe discretion of the committee in furtherance of Ihe general
objectives of the charity.
Restrtcted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by Ihe provider of the funds.
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial acttvities when the charity is entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following speGifiG policies are applied
to particular categories of income:
Incoming resourc85 from grants. where related to performance and specific deliverables. are accounted for as
the charity earns the right to consideration by its perfomian¢e.
Inveslment income is included when re￿ivable.
Any income received by the charity in advance of the due date upon which it becom8s raceivable is deferred
until that due date.

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting pollcles
(Contlnuod)
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those
costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements
of the charity and includ8 the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
2.3 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with
banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of threè months or less. and bank
overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in Cu￿ent liabilit18S.
2.4 Flnancial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company bècomes party to
the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounls presented in the financial statements. when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultsneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction Pri￿ including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using Ihe effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of Ihe future re￿[ptS discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any wntract that evidences a residual interest in the
assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabililies. including creditors. bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference
shares that are classified as debt, are inilially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement
constttutes a financing transaclion. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the fvture
payments discounted at a market rate of interest. FinanGial liabilities classified as payable within one year are
not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade cr8ditors are obligations to pay for goods or servi￿5 that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabililies if payment is due within one year
or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilitl8s. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies
(Contlnued)
2.5 Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received. net of transaction costs.
Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion
of the company.
2.6 Employee benefits
Th8 costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs
are required to be r8cognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's s8rvic8s are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immedialely as an expense when the company is demonstrably
comrnitted to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2.7 Retirement beneffts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense a5 they fall due.
2.8 Leases
Employees
The average monthly number of persons employed by the charity during the year was:
2023
Number
2022
Number
Total
Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Bank loans and overdrafts
other creditors
142
10,040
259
9.520
10,182
9.779
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TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestrfcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
Total
2022
Tolal
Incoming resources
Fees
Milk remittance
Savings Club membership fees
Education Authority PEAG
Education Authority SEN costs
Education Authority Getting ready to leam
Education Authority Engage
Education Authority Outdoor leaming project
Education Authority SEN EYIS
Early Years Pathway fund
Early Years Childcare support fund
Tesco community grant
Awards for all
Fundraising and donations
Unifomi sales
Child in Ne8d fundraising
Empowering improvement
Govemment energy support
Childcare partnership
10,728
150
225
10,728
150
225
51.375
3,612
200
4,368
8,960
123
225
46.274
1,917
200
2.912
1.000
150
14,990
2,229
1,125
6,831
2,429
48
51,375
3,612
200
4,368
14,990
14,990
375
375
7.105
987
148
800
600
800
7,105
987
148
800
600
800
Total incoming resources
21,543
74,920
96,463
89.412
Resources expended
Charitablè activitiès
Wages and salaries
Staff training
Pension costs
Catering
Play equipment and resources
Early Years IEYS
Access Nl
Memberships and subscriptions
Tutors
Trips
59,286
544
4,735
59,286
544
4,735
3,761
4.984
65
40
2.813
1.490
734
57,635
623
4,497
1,484
9.052
1.830
40
307
3,761
4,984
65
40
2,813
1,490
734
550
Expenditure on charttable aclivilies
(8.1691
170.283) {78.4521
(76,018)
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TOBER TINYS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Resources expended
Governance costs
Rent
Cleaning
Power, light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Insruance
Travelling expenses
Bank charges
Printing. postage and stationery
Telecommunications
Unifomis
Sundry expenses
3,875
3.875
334
2.177
4.922
538
43
415
282
375
1,114
655
3.608
478
1,184
2,657
538
30
153
17
561
1.292
526
334
1.416
4,922
538
43
415
282
375
1,114
655
761
Expenditur8 on govemance costs
(10,094)
(4.636) (14.730)
(11,044)
Total resources expended
(18,263) (74,919) (93.182) (87.062)
Net incoming resources
3,281
3,281
2.350
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