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Charity Registration Number NIC103619
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
For Little Rainbows Early Years
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Little Rainbows Early Years Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 to 12 |
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Little Rainbows Early Years Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of ‘’Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’’.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children over three and under statutory school age of the Fallaghgloon area without distinction of, gender, disability, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious background.
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a) To advance education, encourage group play, parents/carers actively involved and to the promotion of health & well-being of the children.
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b) To support the values and principles of Early Years
Public benefit
To promote play based learning environments for all children over three and under statutory school age.
The direct benefits that flow from this purpose are improved learning outcomes, development, language skills, social integration, and emotional wellbeing for all the children at the play group. Another benefit is the improved relationship with parents/carers.
The direct benefits that flow from this purpose is the provision of a safe healthy and stimulating environment in which children can learn through play and develop their own talents and personalities to their full potential.
All the above benefits can be demonstrated by feedback from parents and reports from an independent Early Years advisor. The play group also gets regularly inspected by Social Services and Early Years organisation.
There continues to be no private gain to any individual member.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity’s purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Net income/(expenditure) for the year was £6,987 [2023: (£5,357)] and unrestricted funds at the year-end were £66,715 [2023: £59,729].
Funds are in a good state financially.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Weekly meetings are held with management and staff to plan the flow of work and given tasks etc. Feedback controls with staff and parents are maintained. Monthly meeting of the trustees and senior management take place to discuss the direction of the organisation, finances, funding, risks, and other issues.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number
103619
Principal address
Little Rainbows Early Years 189 Glen Road Maghera BT46 5JN
Trustees
R McQuiston (Chair) - Resigned 14 November 2024 D Higgins - Resigned 14 November 2024 F McCloy - Resigned 14 November 2024 C Flanagan - Appointed 14 November 2024 E Lagan - Appointed 14 November 2024 M McAloon - Appointed 14 November 2024 T Montgomery - Appointed 14 November 2024 M Gillen - Appointed 14 November 2024 S Gribbin - Appointed 14 November 2024 N Kelly (Chair) - Appointed 14 November 2024
Independent examiner
SCC Chartered Accountants 17 College Street Armagh BT61 9BT
5/25/2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ____ and signed on its behalf by.
C Flanagan - Trustee
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Little Rainbows Early Years
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Little Rainbows Early Years
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Little Rainbows Early Years (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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▪ Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 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 giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2008
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2008
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
____ Mr. Noel Convery SCC Chartered Accountants 17 College Street Armagh BT61 9BT
5/23/2025
Dated: ____
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Little Rainbows Early Years
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and Legacies 2 Charitable activities Charitable activity Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Charitable activity 3 Net income/(expenditure) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ 31.8.24 Total Funds £ 31.8.23 Total Funds £ 4,000 - 4,000 400 73,300 - 73,300 54,620 |
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| 77,300 - 77,300 55,020 |
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| 70,314 - 70,314 60,377 |
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| 6,987 - 6,987 (5,357) 59,729 - 59,729 65,086 |
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| 66,715 - 66,715 59,729 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Little Rainbows Early Years Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2024
| Fixed Assets Notes Tangible assets 6 Current Assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Net Assets Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
£ - 42,830 |
31.8.24 £ 25,458 41,257 |
£ - 52,131 |
31.8.23 £ 13,400 46,329 |
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| 42,830 (1,573) |
52,131 (5,802) |
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| 66,715 - |
59,729 - |
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| 66,715 | 59,729 | |||
| 66,715 | 59,729 | |||
| 66,715 | 59,729 | |||
| 66,715 | 59,729 |
5/25/2025
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ____ and signed on its behalf by
C Flanagan - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Little Rainbows Early Years Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’’.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under gift aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, as receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Expenditure on charities activities includes the cost of services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Supports costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvement to property - 4% straight line Plant & machinery - 20% straight line Fixtures and fittings - 20% straight line
Pension
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity’s pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
2. Donations and legacies
| Donations and gifts 3. Support & governance costs Charitable Activity |
Unrestricted funds 31.8.24 31.8.23 £ £ £ 4,000 4,000 400 |
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| Unrestricted funds 31.8.24 31.8.23 £ £ £ 70,314 70,314 60,377 |
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| 70,314 70,314 60,377 |
4. Trustees
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits received for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Trustees’ expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
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| Staff | 6 | 5 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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Little Rainbows Early Years Notes to the Accounts - continued For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
5. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Charitable activity Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities Charitable activity Total Net Income/(expenditure) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 6. Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 September 2023 Additions At 31 August 2024 Depreciation and impairment At 1 September 2023 Charge for period At 31 August 2024 Carrying Amount At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds £ £ £ 400 - 400 54,620 - 54,620 |
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| 55,020 - 55,020 60,377 - 60,377 |
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| 60,377 - 60,377 (5,357) - (5,357) 65,086 - 65,086 |
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| 59,729 - 59,729 |
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| Improvements to Property Plant and machinery Total £ £ £ 15,340 6,336 21,676 13,200 - 13,200 |
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| 28,540 6,336 34,876 |
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| 1,940 6,336 8,276 1,142 - 1,142 |
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| 3,082 6,336 9,418 |
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| 25,458 - 25,458 |
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| 13,400 - 13,400 |
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7. Debtors
| Other debtors | 31.8.24 31.8.23 £ £ - - |
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| - - |
8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals |
31.8.24 31.8.23 £ £ - 1,392 207 1,983 356 297 1,010 2,130 |
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| 1,573 5,802 |
9. Funds
| Unrestricted funds Balance at 1 Sep 2023 Incoming Resources £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 59,729 77,300 Restricted funds Grants - - Total funds 59,729 77,300 Unrestricted funds Balance at 1 Sep 2022 Incoming Resources £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 65,086 55,020 Restricted funds Grants - - Total funds 65,086 55,020 |
Unrestricted funds Balance at 1 Sep 2023 Incoming Resources £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 59,729 77,300 Restricted funds Grants - - Total funds 59,729 77,300 Unrestricted funds Balance at 1 Sep 2022 Incoming Resources £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 65,086 55,020 Restricted funds Grants - - Total funds 65,086 55,020 |
Resources expended £ (70,314) - |
Transfers / Investment Balance at 31 Aug 2024 £ £ - 66,715 - - |
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| 59,729 77,300 |
(70,314) | - 66,715 |
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| Resources expended £ (60,377) - |
Transfers / Investment Balance at 31 Aug 2023 £ £ - 59,729 - - |
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| 65,086 55,020 |
(60,377) | - 59,729 |
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10. Analysis of net assets between funds 31 August 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted |
Total | Total | |
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| funds | funds |
31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible Fixed Assets | 25,458 | - |
25,458 | 13,400 |
| Net current assets/(Liabilities) | 41,257 | - |
41,257 | 46,329 |
| Total net assets/(liabilities) | 66,715 | - |
66,715 | 59,729 |
| Analysis of net assets between funds 31 | August 2023 | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted |
Total | Total | |
| funds | funds |
31.8.23 | 31.8.22 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible Fixed Assets | 13,400 | - |
13,400 | 14,107 |
| Net current assets/(Liabilities) | 46,329 | - |
46,329 | 50,979 |
| Total net assets/(liabilities) | 59,729 | - |
59,729 | 65,086 |
11. Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability exists to repay grants received should certain conditions not be fulfilled by the group. In the opinion of the trustees the terms of the letters of offer have been complied with and a liability is not expected to arise
The group had no other contingent liabilities at 31 August 2024 (2023: NIL).
12. Related party disclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.
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Little Rainbows Early Years Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Donations Charitable activities Dept. of Education Fundraising Parental Fees DEL & BSO DoH (SPPG/HSCB) Grants Early Years Funding Other Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Support & Governance costs Wages Pensions Insurance Advertising Telephone Postage and stationery Legal and professional fees Food & consumables Recruitment expenses Staff training Rent Bank fees Carried forward |
31.8.24 £ 31.8.23 £ 4,000 400 59,923 41,890 4,390 3,023 8,491 6,919 120 388 - - - 2,164 - - 376 236 |
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| 77,300 55,020 |
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| 50,564 41,505 459 372 656 644 - - 192 184 636 356 1,358 764 2,125 2,049 80 - 524 136 4,174 5,428 - 30 |
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| 60,768 51,468 |
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| Brought forward Property repairs Early Years Consultant Resources, toys etc. Computer costs Health & Safety Dues and subscriptions Sundry Water rates Fundraising & events costs Uniforms Interest Paid Depreciation Penalties and settlements Bus hire Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) |
31.8.24 £ 31.8.23 £ |
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| 60,768 51,468 1,839 843 1,560 1,170 2,509 3,335 240 - 280 222 281 784 219 84 184 175 612 2 - 163 - - 1,142 1,881 400 - 280 250 |
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| 70,314 60,377 6,987 (5,357) |
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