Legacurry Pre-school Annual Report & Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity number: NIC105675
Legacurry Pre-school Trustees, Annual Report For the year ended 31 August 2024 The trustees present their Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 including a Statement of A55ets and Liabilities at that date. Reference and Admlnlstrative Detalls Legacurry Pre-school clo Mrs Bertha Walker 7 Ballycrune Road Hillsborough BT26 6NQ Registered Charity in Northern Ireland - NIC105675 Charlty Trustees The charlty trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were: Naomi Stafford Alex Mccullv Bertha Walker Katherine Hamilton Victoria Coburn Charis Rodgers Sarah Lowry Gillian Nelson Sarah Neill Jennlfer Van-8oxtel Chairperson Secretary Treasurer (appointed 6th November 2023) (appointed 6th November 2023) {appointed 6th November 2023) (appointed 6th November 20231 (appointed 6th November 2023; resigned 17th April 2024) (resigned 6th November 2023) (resigned 6th November 2023) Structure, 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 runnin&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 staff cannot be committee members. The committee must hold at least one meettng every term. Purpose The trustees seek to promote play based learning envifonments and advance education for all children under statutory school age of Legacurry and its surrounding area. This 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 preservation of health of the children. The charity supports the values and principles of Early Years. The property and funds of the charity must only be used to fulfill the purposes.
Legacurry Pre-school Trustees, Annual Report contlnued For the year ended 31 August 2024 Artlvttles and Object5ves 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 currlculum, the arts,. language development; early mathematical experiences; personal, social and emotional development, physical development and movement and the world around us. ObseNations 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 wlll 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 Services and the Education and Training Inspectorate. Achlevements 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 multlple fundraising artivities through the year and collected weekly contributions from parents. These funds were used for the daily snacks for the children and to purchase equipment and resources for the pre-school. This year the pre-school has been able to further increase its fundraising activities. Whllst the funds 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 £53,140 for the year. Thls amount included a one off £2,400 as a non-consolidated stabilisation payment. The overall drop In grants received is mainly due to not receiving funding for2 Special Educational Needs assistant this year. The weekly contributions amounted to £3,893 and fundraising activities achieved £1,329. Whilst the income from fundraising has seen a large Increase on last year, it has not yet returned to pre COVID levels. 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 IO% which is primarily due to reduction in grants as mentioned. The expenses for the year amounted to £67,5791£64,966 in 20231 which is an increase of 4%. The main movement relates to the increase in equipment and resources costs. There were also other small increases however these were offset by the small redurtion in salary costs.
Legacurry Pre-school Trustees, Annual Report contlnued For the year ended 31 August 2024 Publlc Benefit Statement Earl ears education Medical and educational research has demonstrated that the major development of intelligence, personality and social behaviour in people occurs in the first few years of life. It is estimated that half of all intellectU31 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-khool we firmly believe that nvesting 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 abllity of those children to benefit from primary school education and consequently secondary/grammar school education and further education in ater year5. Advancin the education of children in the re-school We see our benefit to the public as multi-layered. Children in our care are encouraged to see education and learning as a valuable, en}oyable 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 unernployment benefit, less need for welfare assistance, higher income tax payments and reductions in crime. 'A better educated and more stable workforce leads to a more productive society.. There is an increased ability for parents to work while their children are well cared for at pre-school resulting in increased incomes, increased tax payments and reduced need for public assistance. Workin In artnershi with arents and health care rofesslonals We work closely with parents and health 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 adultlchild interactions, appropriate care and parenting skills. We treat parents as partners and learn frorn them, helpin8 them to understand the curriculum and their children's development. As part of our education prograrnme we promote healthy life- styles, healthy eating etc. to both children and parents. We encourage children to look after themselves and make them aware of the benefits of exercise and healthy eating. This part of their education, we believe, will instil good practice for later life thus reducing health 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 home. 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 contlnued For the year ended 31 August 2024 Trustees. responslbllltles In relation to the flnancial 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 trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting CordS 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 doe5 not exceed £250,000, the trustee5 have elected under Section 64{31 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 15 October 2024 and signed on thelr behalf by: Nao i Staff Chairperson
Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of Legacurry Pr&School For the year ended 31 August 2024 I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2024. which are set out on pages 7 to 10. Respectlve responsibilities of charlty trustees and examlner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth 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 65(9)Ib) of the Charities Act. state 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 carrled out In accordance wlth the general Directions given by the Charity Commisslon for Northern Ireland under section 65(9llbl of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison 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 concerning any such matters. My role is to State whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to belleve: l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 63 of the Charitles Act; 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records,. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accountlng requirements of the Charities Act; 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) 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. Samantha Martin FCA Martin Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services 5 Magheralave Manor Lisburn BT28 3EN DATE zl zoz
Legacurry Pre-school Statement of Receipts and Payments For the year ended 31 August 2024 Notes Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Receipts: 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 1,324 53,140 132 624 3,893 276 245 1,324 53,140 132 624 3,893 276 245 Total recelpts 59,634 59,634 66,202 Payments: Salaries Equipment and resources Early Years membership and costs Snack costs Operational costs Other costs 52,281 7,239 2,738 1,534 2,014 1,773 52,281 7,239 2,738 1,534 2,014 1,773 54,492 3,428 2,229 1,174 1,922 1,721 Total payments 67.579 67,579 64,966 Net recelpts / (payments) (7,945) (7,945) 1,236 Transfers between funds Surplus / (deficit) for the year (7,945) 17.945} 1,236 Reconclllatlon at 31 August: Cash at bank & in hand at start of year Surplus / Ideficitl for the year end 20,037 (7,945) 20,037 (7,9451 18,801 1,236 Cash at bank & in hand 31 August 12.092 12,092 20,037
Legacurry Pre-school Statement of Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 August 2024 Unrestricted Restrlrted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Funds reconciliation Cash at bank & in hand at start of year 20,037 20,037 18,801 Surplus / (deficit) for the year end (7,945) 17,9451 1,236 Cash at bank & In hand 31 Au8USt 12,092 12,092 20,037 Bank and cash balances Bank deposit account 9,170 9,038 Bank current account 2,822 10,899 Cash In hand loo 100 12,092 20,037 Other assets Prepayments {insurance} 87 79 87 79 Llabllltles Trade creditors 185 Tax and social security 366 61 366 246 Approved by the trustees October 2024 and signed on their behalf by: tafford Chairperson
Legacurry Pre-school Notes to the Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2024 l Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance 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 Fundralslng actlvltles Unrestricted Restricted 2024 2023 Autumn sale Christmas Jumper day Christmas party Quiz, jelly beans Smarties tubes Dress up day Cash for Clobber Photographs Christmas decorations Christmas hamper Fitness evenlng Easter Extravaganza Amazon Smile Other 99 76 72 130 244 84 39 39 52 268 80 123 300 235 220 52 268 123 300 235 220 25 1,324 1,324 730 3 Grants The following grants were made to Legacurry Pre-school: Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2024 2023 Education Authority Education Authority- other grants Education Authority - SEN contribution 50,740 2,400 50,740 50,424 2,912 7,116 53,140 53,140 60,452 Other donations: Donations 212
Legacurry Pre-school Notes to the Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2024 4 Operatlonal costs Unrestrirted Restricted 2024 2023 Bank interest & charges Rent and heating Insurance Running costs Computer costs Staff clothing Staff training Independent examination Sundry 6(K) 520 213 240 54 194 Iso 43 600 472 145 192 363 520 213 240 54 194 150 43 150 2,014 2,014 1,922 S Other costs Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 2024 2023 Milk Parties / activities Staff expenses Glfts and treats Sundry 316 836 503 118 316 836 503 118 276 705 538 111 91 1,773 1.773 1,721 6 Transactions with related parties and trustees There were no transactions with trustees or related parties during the year. No remuneration or expenses were paid to twstees or related parties during the year. io