Bawn Bunnles Playgroup Trustee's annual report Year ended 31 August 2023 The trustees present their reFrfxt and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 AuSt 2023. Reference and adminlstratlve details Reglstered charlty name Bawn Bunnies Playgroup Charity roglstratlon numberNIC 108525 Princlpal offlce Hamiltonsbawn Primary School. 113 Annareagh Road. Hamiltonsbawn, Co Armagh, BT619SA The trustees El iiabeth ArKlrews Karen Hunter Lisa Megaw Leanne Neill Independent examiner JSR Cha rtered Accountants. 44 Blackisland Road. Annaghmore, Portadown. Co Armagh. BT62 INE Structure• governance and management The committee communicate widely the vision. ethos and strategic direction of the pre school centre and ensure strong links with the parents and local community. The committee ensure the groups financial and human resources are deployed effectively and in the interest of the children. Objectives and activities Bawn Bunnies Playgroup is a committee led playgroup which provides a pre-school provision for the children of Hamiltonsbawn and the surrounding area. The PlaYgrp is based within the premises of Hamiltonsbawn Primary Schfx)l and operates S days per week The Playgroup employs 4 staff members and can currently cater for 20 children each day from the age of 2 years and 10 months. The Playgroup accepts children regardless of relig1f, race, ethnicity. ability or means. The Group was established to promote a play-based learning environment for all children under ststutory school age by associating the statutory authorities community and
Bawn Bunnles Playgroup Trustee's amual rewt (contlnued) Year ended 31 August 2023 Athlevomonts and porfornianc• We are pleased to repcrtthat the charity operated at full capacity throughout the financial year. The Trustees are pleased at the level of service achieved and are (ptimistic that this will continue. Public benefft The public benefits that fl(w are that the pre-sch(M)I children of Hamiltonsbawn and the surrwnding area have a safe and stimulating learning envIrrnent to attend. Through attendance at the playgroup the children have the opportunity to develop and grcpw to reach their full potentia whith then results in improved developmen( langu4e shills. social interacts'on and emoti(al well-being. By prlding a play-based leaming envircffiment in which children can learn and develcp in each of the 6 areas of the early years curriculum they have extensive opportunities to reach theirfull potential. The benefits identified above can be demonstrated through our annual inspecticm from the Southern Health and S<Kial Care Trust through demand f(K a space within the playgroup and also thrwgh feedback from parentslcarers and other stakeholders. Flnancial review The playgroup relies grant income for a substantial prI4)Orti( of its income. In addition playgroup fees and general fundraising c(mtribute to the day to day running costs. In the last financial year the organIsati¢ reported a deficit of £13.556 (2022 Surplus - £11304). Reserves have decreased to £20.613 (2022 - £34.169). The trustees, annual reportwas approved 7June 2024 and signed behalfof the board of trustees b Leanne Neill FCA Treasurer