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.
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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
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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
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