**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