Legacurry Pre-school Annual Report & Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2023 Charity number: NIC105675
Legacurry Pre-school Trustses, Annual Report For the year ended 31 August 2023 The trustees present their Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date. Reference and AdmlnSstrative Details Legacurry Pre-school c/0 Mr5 Bertha Walker 7 Ballycrune Road Hillsborough BT26 6NQ Registered Charity in Northern Ireland - NIC105675 Charlty Trustees The charity trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were: Naomi Stafford Alex Mccully Bertha Walker Evelyn Wallace Joanna Curry Sarah Neill Jennifer Van-Boxtell Chairperson Secretary Treasurer (resigned 28th November 2022) (resigned 28th November 20221 {appointed 28th November 2022) (appointed 28th November 2022) Strurture. Governance and Management Those charged with governance of the charity are the trustees also known as the Management Committee, as elected annually by the staff and family members of pupils, are charged with the management of the charity. The charity Staff organise the day to day running of the pre-school. The charity's governing document is the Constitution. To be elected as a trustee of the charity a person must be a member. The committee is re-elected each year at the AGM. Nominations for elections to the committee may be made by any family member of the students and seconded by another. Members of stsff cannot be committee members. The committee must hold at least one meeting every term. Purpose The trustees seek to promote play based learning environments and advance education for all children under statutory school age of Legacurry and its surrounding area. Thls is achieved by the provision of safe and satisfying group play. with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the pre-school and to promote the preservatton of health of the childn. The charity supports the values and principles of Early Years. The property and funds of the charity must onty be used to fulfill the purposes.
Legacurry Pre-school Trustees, Annual Report contiftued For the year ended 31 August 2023 Activitles and Objectlves Legacurry Pre-school will deliver the benefits detailed in our Public Benefit statement through a curriculum that will be planned to ensure that the children learn and develop within the six areas of the curriculu m, the arts,. language development: early mathematical experiences; personal, social and emotional development, physical development and movement and the world around us. Observations and assessments of each child's development will take place, relevant planning will be carried out to ensure the provision is sufficient to further advance this evidential learning. Through a continuous process of evaluation the trustees will carry out plans necessary for improvement of the childrens educational provision. This process will include regular staff meetings, ongoing training, support from local primary schools and the Early Years Organisation. We also seek feedback from parental interviews and questionnaires, inspections carried out, recommendations and support given by Social Serrfices and the Education and Training Inspectorate. Achievements During the year the pre-school received grants from the Education Authority which were primarily used to pay the wages and salaries of the charity, running costs, insurance, etc. The committee also organised multiple fundraising activities through the year and collected weekly contributions from parents. These funds were used for the dally snacks for the children and to purchase equlpment and resources for the pre-school. Followlng two academic years wlth lockdowns due to the pandemlc, this year the pre-school has been able to increase its fundraising activities once again. Whilst the f unds raised have not reached levels from several years ago, the trustees and staff are very grateful for the continued support. Flnanclal Revlew The charity's main source of income each year is from the Education Authority which was £50,424 for the vear. Additional funding was received this year to support a Special Education Needs assistant and the wages increased Similarly. There was however a drop in other Eduation Authority grants received as expected as some one off grants were received last year. The weekly contributions amounted to £4,016 and fundraising activities achieved £730. The income from fundraising has seen a 50% drop from last year. We would also like to express our thanks for some donations from the parents throughout the year. We are very grateful for the continued support of the family and friends of the children at Legacurry Pre- School as these funds are essential in providing the children with new equipment regularly and different learning experiences. The income overall has shown an decrease of 4% which is primarily due to the additional SEN funding received last year. The expenses for the year amounted to £64,966 (£64,306 in 2022) which is a minimal increase of 1%. The main movements relate to the increase in wages for an additional member of staff this year and the reduction in equipment costs as there one off spending in this area last year. There was a decrease in operational costs as expected due to one off expenditure last year.
Legacurry Pre-khool Trustees, Annual Report continued For the year ended 31 August 2023 Public Benefit Statement Earl ears education Medical and educational research has demonstrated that the major development of intelligence, personality and social beh3viour in people occurs in the first few years of life. It is estimated that half of all intellectual development potential is established by age four. Success and indeed failure in early years leads to success or failure in school and consequently throughout life. At Legacurry Pre-school we firmly believe that investing in children at an early age is crucial. High quality early childhood education has lasting effects on learning and motivation. We believe that providing a facility where the children of the surrounding areas can access pre-school education of a high standard, we are increasing the ability of those children to benefit from primary school education and consequently secondary/grammar school education and further education in later years. the education n in chool We see our benefit to the public as multi-layered. Children in our care are encouraged to see education and learning as a valuable, enjoyable and necessary part of life. As a result of this we hope to see more children accessing further education and leaving their education equipped with the necessary tools to enter the workforce. This in-turn will result in fewer people accessing unemployment benefit, less need for welfare a5SiStance, higher income tax payments and reductions in crime. 'A better educated and more stable workforce leads to a more productive societyi. There is an Increased ability for parents to work whlle their chlldren are well cared for at pre-school resulting in increased incomes, Increased tax payments and reduced need for public asslstance. re- Workin in artnershi with arents and health care rofessionals We work closely with parents and heaSth care professionals to screen children at an early age to identify developmental problems, speech and language difficulties and other special educational needs. Early intervention will benefit children, parents and the schools which these children will move on to. We provide support for parents and offer good examples of positive adult/child interactions, appropriate care and parenting skills. We treat parents as partners and learn from them, helping them to understand the curriculum and their children's development. As part of our education programme we promote healthy life- Styles, healthy eating etc. to both children and parents. We encourage children to look after them5elve5 and make them aware of the benefit5 of exercise and healthy eating. This part of their education, we believe, will instil good practice for later life thus reducing he31th problems, etc. in the future and reducing the burden on the health Service. At Legacurry Pre-school we aim to encourage social, emotional. physical and cognitive progress. Helping children to develop skills, learn concepts, follow directions, play well with others and become excited about learning. We promote good behaviour and support parents to promote good behaviour at horne. We believe that instilling the foundations for respect for others, respect for boundaries and a respect for your environment will have long term benefits for our community and society as a whole. The charity trustees have had regard for the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
Legacurry Pre-school Trustees. Annual Report continued For the year ended 31 August 2023 Tru5tee5' responslblllties In relation to the financial statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and statements of accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland. The trustee5 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 Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. As the charity's income does not exceed £250,000, the trustees have elected under Section 6413) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare receipts and payments accounts and a statement of assets and liabilitie5. Approved by the trustees on 6 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by: Naomi tafford Chairperson
Independent examinerfs report to the tharity trustees of Legacurry Prfrschool For the year ended 31 August 2023 I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2023. which are set out on pages 7 to 10. Respertlve responslbllities of charity trustees and examlner As the Charis trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act; • follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 6519I{b) of the Charities Act; • stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls 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 gNen by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concemin8 any such matters. My role Is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accountlng records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act; 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records; 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act; 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in speCt of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Dirertion5 of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Samantha Martin FCA Martin Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services 5 Magheralave Manor Lisburn BT28 3EN 5 December 2023
Legacurry Pre-school Statement of Receipts and Payments For the year ended 31 August 2023 Notes Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Recelpts: Donations and legacies Fundraising activities Grants Interest on deposit account Enrolment fees Weekly contributions Milk refund Sundry 212 730 60,452 81 390 4,016 321 212 730 60,452 - 81 390 4,016 321 60 1,420 57,YJ4 884 3.884 80 30 Total re¢elpts 66,202 66.202 63,756 Payments: Salaries Equipment and resources Early Year5 membership and costs Snack costs Operational costs Other costs 54,492 3,428 2,229 1,174 1,922 1,721 54,492 3,428 2,229 1,174 1,922 1,721 47,310 9,261 2,309 1,174 2,686 1,566 Total payments 64,966 64,966 64,306 Net recelptsl Ipayrnentsl 1,236 1,236 1550) Transfers between funds Surplus / (deflcit) for the year 1.236 1,236 1550) Reconclliation at 31 August: Cash at bank & in hand at start of year Surplu5 / Ideficitl for the year end 18,801 1.236 18,801 1,236 19,351 1550) Cash at bank & In hand 31 August 20,037 20,037 18,801
Legacurry Pre-school Statement of Assets and Liabilltles For the year ended 31 August 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Funds reconclllatlon Cash at bank & in hand at start of year Surplu51 Ideficitl for the year end 18,801 18.801 19,351 1,236 1,236 1550} Cash at bank & in hand 31 Au8USt 20.037 20,037 18,801 Bank and cash balances Bank deposit account 9,038 8,957 Bank current account 10,899 9,844 Cash In hand loo 20,037 18.801 Other assets Tax and social security 14 Prepayments (insurance) 79 65 79 79 Liabilities Trade creditors 185 Tax and Social security 61 Accrued income (2022123 enrolment fees) 234 246 234 Approved by the trustees 6 November 2023 and signed on their behalf by- ao i Staffor Chairperson
Legacurry Pre-school Notes to the Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2023 l Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted fund5 compr&se those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in4urtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds are primarily from the Education Authority, weekly contributions for children and fundraising activities. The grant received from the Education Authority in respect of funded places at the pre-school is for general running costs and therefore is not restricted. The charity does not have any restricted funds. 2 Fundralsing artlvities Unrestrlrted Restricted 2023 2022 Autumn sale Christmas jumper day Christma5 pami Quiz, jelly beans Smarties tubes Dress up day Cash for Clobber Photographs Christmas sale Christmas cards Teddy Bears Plcnic Amazon Smlle Other 99 76 72 130 244 99 76 72 130 244 134 115 152 97 193 271 397 17 44 25 25 730 730 1,420 3 Grants The following grants were made to Legacurry Pre-school: Unrestrfrted Restricted 2023 2022 Education Authority Education Authority- other grants Education Authority- SEN contribution 50,424 2,912 7,116 50.424 2.912 7.116 52,026 5,368 60,452 60,452 57,394 Other donations: Donations 212 212 60
Legacurry Pre-school Notes to the Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2023 4 Operational costs Unrestricted Restrirted 2023 2022 Bank interest & charges Rent and heating Insurance Running costs Computer costs Staff clothing Independent examination 600 392 313 389 742 250 472 145 192 363 Iso 472 145 192 363 150 1,922 1.922 2,686 5 Other costs Unrestricted Restrlcted 2023 2022 Milk Parties / activities Staff expenses Gifts and treats Donations Sundry 276 705 538 iii 276 705 538 iii 145 372 377 193 151 328 91 91 1,721 1,721 1,566 6 Tran5actlons with related partles and trustees There were no transattions With trustees or related parties during the year. No remuneration or expenses were paid to trustees or related parties during the year. io