Ballin reen Earl Years Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 The trustees who are also directors of th8 charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aims Ballinascreen Early Years aims to provide high quality care and education for children and a secure foundation for learning in an encouraging and nurturing environment, where there is an equality of opportunity and support for all and where staff and parents or carers work in close partnership. These aims are promoted through our key poli¢ies'.- Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning & Development, Safeguarding & Welfare and further development. Activities wll be planned in advance in order lo me81 the curriculum and children's specific needs. Continue to apply for grants lo help with running costs elc. Continued communication with other professionals lo exchange ideas and improve skills and continued professional development of staff. Publi¢ beneflt Ballinascreen Early Years is a Pre-school Education Centre for children aged 3-5 years from all abilities and backgrounds. We deliver the highest standard of pre-school education through our experienced and highly trained staff, who come from different community backgrounds. Our active learning programme help develop children's personal, social and emotional skills. A friendly and fun environment help children interact with olhers'._ role play, games, reading, pictures and language are just some of the activities the children enjoy. The children's spirit of enqulry and openness to learning is developed al all levels with individual plans to meet individual needs. During the year we received funding to purchase outdoor equipment and toys which the children really enjoyed. This year we had 26 preschool children and 20 children in our sunshine room. It was great to see them develop their educational and personal skills over the year. There continues to be no private gain lo any indivldual member. In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the ITuslees have given careful consideration lo the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit lo ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charrvs purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries. Page 1
Ballinascreen Earl Years ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial p051tion Funds 31.3.22 £79,716. (31.3.22 £67,955). Income Surplus in the year of £11,761.131.3.22 £5,829) Strong financial controls are in place lo ensure efficient use of cash resources and meeting every day costs etc. There is no reserves policy. Funds remain in a positive position. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by ils governirig document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Rlsk management The trustees have 8 duly lo identify and revlew 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 th management and staff lo plan the flow of work and given tasks etc. Feedback controls with staff and parents are maintained. Monthly meetings of the trustees and senior management take place lo disCUSS the direction of the organisation. finances, funding,risks and other issues. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 641147 (Northern Ireland) Registered Charlty number 106346 Registered offlce The Business Park Tobermore Road Draperstown Derry BT45 7AG Trustees Georgin8 Grieve Patrick McSharTre Alexandra Larkin lappoinled 18.4.22) Andrew Mcculcheon (appointed 18.4.22) Company Secretary Page 2
Ballinas¢reen Earl Years Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner W MCGILLIAN & CO LTD Unit A2, Workspace 5-7 Tobemiore Road Draperstown Derry BT45 7AG Bankers Ulster Bank 23 High Street Draperslown BT45 7AB Approved by order of the board of trustees on 6 December 2023 and signed on its b8half by.. Georgina Grieve - Trustee Page 3