Trustees’ annual report
Notes to the accounts for the period 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2023
Charity name Gleno Preschool
Charity No 103378
Objectives & Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document
Para 1.17
To promote play based learning for children under statutory school age in the Gleno area
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and 1.19
To advance the education of the beneficiaries by providing safe group play Activities. Parental involvement.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees of Gleno preschool have regard to the charity commission’s public Benefit guidance and have awareness of this guidance.
Achievements & Performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Para 1.20
Gleno preschool have increased their awareness of the preschool in the local community, with a number of preschool children seeking places and entering education. A new outdoor area has been installed benefitting the children attending preschool. All preschool children made a successful transition to Primary school learning.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
Para 1.21
Expenditure for the period was high due to increase in staff numbers and wages. No profit made. DENI funding has not been increased. New preschool committee started so no significant fundraising happened.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Reserves are held in case of staff redundancy- due to children numbers falling or requirement for significant investment in resources.
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
£19290.99
Reasons for holding zero reserves
Para 1.22
N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit
Para 1.24
N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
Para 1.23 2
N/A
Structure, Governance & Management
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (E.g. unincorporated association, CIO)
Para 1.25
Unincorporated
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
Para 1.25
Trustees are elected at the annual General meeting, elected to posts Proposing and seconding by the parents in attendance.
Reference & Administrative Details
Charity name
Gleno Preschool
Registered charity number
103378
Charity’s principal address
15 Gleno Village, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3LG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity:
Trustee name
Samantha Logan – Chairperson
Joanne Kennedy – Assistant Chairperson
Mhairi Mawhinney – Secretary
Heather McFadden – Treasurer
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Samantha Logan (Chairperson) Joanne Kennedy (Asst. Chairperson)
Date 13/05/2024