Ladybird Playgroup
Annual Report and Accounts for the Year to 31 July 2024
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Ladybird Playgroup
Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31 July 2024
| Contents | Page |
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| Reference & Administrative Information | 2 |
| Annual Report of the Trustees | 3 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 9 |
| Receipts & Payments Account | 10 |
| Statement of Balances | 11 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 12 |
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Ladybird Playgroup Reference & Administrative Information For the Year Ended 31 July 2024
Contact address: Brunton Block Arbroath Academy Ladybird Playgroup Glenisla Drive Arbroath DD11 5JD
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Ladybird Playgroup
Annual Report of the Trustees
The Trustees of Ladybird Playgroup are pleased to present their report and the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Structure, Governance and Management
Ladybird Playgroup is a Scottish charity governed by its Constitution and recognised a a Scottish charity since 5 March 1979.
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Office Bearers are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
The names of those who served as trustees during the year and other reference and administrative information are shown on page 2.
Objectives,
The aim of the playgroup is to promote the aim of the Scottish Pre-School Playgroups association, which is to advance the education of pre-school children so that they may take a constructive place in the community and also the education of their parents, and in furtherance of that aim,
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(a) to provide safe and satisfying group play in which parents take part when appropriate;
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(b) to encourage other charitable activities through which parents may help the children
Activities & Achievements
Starting back in August 2023, we were almost at full capacity from the outset. The continuation of children within our setting, enabled great continuity of learning for the children and further development opportunities for the staff to cement bonds and progress learning with the children.
The playgroup are continuing to utilize our foods partners, Co-op, Asda, Greggs, Lidl and KFC to provide produce for our larder. We also share excess foods on occasion with the community group Helping Hands and Hayshead community Larder. We continue to offer a breakfast option as well as snack for our children utilizing as much as possible from the food donations we collect. We continue to educate the children on “where our food comes from” growing a wide assortment of fruit and vegetables in both our polytunnel and garden vegetable beds
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Ladybird Playgroup
Annual Report of the Trustees
Activities & Achievements (continued)
Our successes this year were radish, peas, sweetcorn, broccoli, melon, spring onion, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber and carrots. Utilizing cooking on our firepit the children helped prepare some homegrown veg for soup, picked wild brambles from our garden to make firepit pancakes and campfire bread cooked, twisted onto sticks. The children all love the firepit activities.
We welcomed our littlest ladybird member Archie in August 2023, a baby boy for our team member Laura and her partner Kyle. Allison Richardson was promoted to manager following her successful application following a period of stepping into the role. Two EYP’s, Sarah and Chelsea were successful in their application to take on a more senior role to support Allison.
Our AGM was held on the 1[st] November 2023 in the playgroup setting and it was a good opportunity to meet the parents, our committee office bearers remained the same, providing the playgroup with great continuity. We decided not to increase our fee’s this year after an increase last year. The availability of optional Ladybird uniform of T Shirts and Fleece hoodies with the ladybird logo made up, are continuing to be popular with parents purchasing at a cost of £6.00 and £14.00, sold at cost to the parents.
Fundraising totalled £4,418 and activities included A Teddy Toddle and picnic raising £1,373, Photo shoot commission of £70, Cauliflower cards commission £42, Christmas raffle raising £540.50, an Easter chocolate raffle raising £184.00, Football cards £200.00, and the Sponsored Wheelie raising £1,585,.
Funding grants from neighbourly for £500.00 to purchase a healthy meal bag for each family, allowing for participation in cooking a one pot chicken alfredo pasta dish, and a soup bag with all the ingredients provided for each child.
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A donation of £250.00 from our local co-op allowed for the purchase of garden equipment and a grant from neighbourly to replace our outdoor sandpit allowed for a multi functional boat to be purchased.
November and December were busy with various events, a sponsored teddy toddle for all the children in the POURING RAIN!!!
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Followed by a teddybear picnic on our return from our adventures. A Christmas themed photoshoot by a local photographer, the children making Christmas pictures which were turned into Christmas cards, gift tags and mugs, and some contributions from our parents of toys and gifts to the Christmas Appeal for Angus Toy Appeal.
A visit to the local panto to see” Freezin”,(Oh no you didn’t) with all children and an accompanying adult was a great event to bring us to our end of the year with a Christmas party, complete with, bouncy castle, ball pit and a visit from Santa(he is real) to deliver gifts and a selection box for all the children.
The staff had a small celebration lunch following the Christmas party which was a nice opportunity to bring 2023 to a close.
2024 brought a wealth of experiences and events for the children, an Easter raffle brought in some fundraising and we provided all the children with an easter egg partially donated by local supermarkets community funds.
A sponsored wheelie which allowed the children to bring, bikes, scooters, prams and anything else with wheels to complete numerous circuits of a course was a great activity enjoyed by all. The summer trip allowed for all children and an accompanying adult to board two coaches to take us for a day trip to the
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Scottish Deer Centre in Fife, a great day with deer, brown bears, birds of prey, and otters to name a few, a huge activity barn and outdoor activities to enjoy the day in the sunshine. End of temi allowed for an activitieslfun week. A visit to Jumpin Joeys, a local 50ft play centre followed by lunch for all at McDonalds, a real treat and an afternoon at the playpark. The week followed with a bouncy casle and fun day in the playgroup garden, a waterfight day followed by a visit from the local ice cream van, where all children waited patiently in tum to choose a treat of choice. The final day of lemi 2024 was our graduation for 14 children moving onto settings new, an emotional day for all. Staff enjoyed closing out the school year with lunch.
Ladybird Playgroup
Annual Report of the Trustees
Financial Review
There were net payments of £5,105 over the year. Details of receipts and payments during the year are shown on page 10. Funds of £51,056, consisting of £358 restricted funds and £50,698 unrestricted funds, are carried forward at the end of the year as shown in the statement of balances on page 11.
Reserves Policy
The trustees reserves policy is to use any reserves to further the objects of the organisation. The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and planning of the charity.
Approved by the trustees on 29 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by
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Report of the Independent Examiner To the Trustees of Ladyblrd Playgroup I report on the accounts of Ladybird Playgroup {the charrty} for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 10 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees of the charity, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the temis of the Chartties and Trustee Investment {Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts IScotland} Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{11 (dl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibilty lo examine the accounts as required under section 44111 Icl of the Act and to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs statement My examination is carried out in accordance wrth Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual ttems or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the Iruslees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequendy I do not express an audit opinion on the VEW given by the accounts. Independent examinerfs statement In the course of my examinat'on. no matter has come to my attentic 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mateiial respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(11 lal of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and MplY with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date..
Ladybird Playgroup
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 July 2024
| Note Receipts: Fee income Grants 4 Donations 5 Fundraising 6 Other charitable income 7 Bank interest Total Receipts in year Payments: Fundraising expenses Fundraising costs Charitable activity Staff costs Events & activities Garden Development Snack Insurance Subscriptions Stationery & postage Equipment Resources & craft Uniform & clothing Training Travel Cleaning Utilities Misc Governance Independent examiner's fee Total Payments in year Net (payments) / receipts in year |
Unrestricted Fund £ 193,171 - 250 4,418 366 336 |
Restricted Fund £ - 780 - - - |
Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ 193,171 188,001 780 - 250 455 4,418 5,071 366 234 336 75 199,321 193,836 - - 185,703 161,792 5,665 4,872 - 9,086 2,892 2,351 712 671 1,322 1,555 241 977 2,558 2,915 2,057 3,289 1,427 481 153 82 205 158 265 483 625 595 401 88 200 200 204,426 189,595 (5,105) 4,241 |
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| 198,541 | 780 | ||
| - 185,703 5,665 - 2,779 712 1,322 241 2,488 2,057 1,427 153 205 265 625 162 200 |
- - - 113 - - 70 - - - - - 239 - |
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| 204,004 | 422 | ||
| (5,463) | 358 |
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Ladybird Playgroup
Statement of Balances at 31 July 2024
| Funds Reconciliation: Funds brought forward at 1 August 2023 Net (payments) / receipts in year Funds carried forward at 31 July 2024 Bank & Cash Balances: Bank account Savings accounts Petty cash Bank & cash balances at 31 July 2024 Other Assets (estimated value) Buggy Bus 6 seater Ipad x 4 Printer Ipad x 2 Freeezer Anti slip decking strips Garden bench & picnic table Laptop washing machine Fridge Freezer Fridge |
Unrestricted Fund £ 56,161 (5,463) 50,698 £ 22,287 28,411 - 50,698 |
Restricted Fund £ - 358 358 £ 358 - 358 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 56,161 (5,105) 51,056 £ 22,645 28,411 - 51,056 2024 £ 621 511 96 358 - 480 424 424 554 240 124 3,832 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 51,920 4,241 |
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| 56,161 | ||||
| £ 38,076 18,075 10 |
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| 56,161 | ||||
| 2023 £ 932 766 145 478 169 540 477 - - - - |
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| 3,507 |
The accounts on pages 10 to 13 were approved by the Trustees on 29 April 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
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Ladybird Playgroup
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 July 2024
1. Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
2. Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in furtherance of any of the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. An unrestricted 'general' fund is maintained for the day to day operations of the Society.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
3. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
No remuneration was paid to trustees during the year and no expenses were reimbursed to them.
| 4. Grants Neighbourly Food Fund Neighbourly Garden grant 5 Donations Co-op Community Fund Arbroath litter pickers Other donations 6. Fundraising Teddy Toddle Wheelie Sponsorships Bonus Ball Raffles Cauliflower cards Calendars Photoshoot Spookie Night Bingo Sweetie cones Amazon Smile |
2024 2023 £ £ 500 - 280 - 780 - £ £ 250 300 - 100 - 55 250 455 £ £ 1,373 2,186 1,585 - 410 - 200 689 717 421 42 73 21 61 70 - - 779 - 761 - 56 - 45 4,418 5,071 |
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Ladybird Playgroup
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 July 2024
| 7. Other charitable income Hoodies & T-shirt sales 8. Staffing Head count basis 9 Movement in Funds Restricted funds Neighbourly Food Fund Neighbourly Garden grant Total restricted funds Unrestricted funds General fund Total funds |
At 1/8/23 - - - 56,161 56,161 |
Income 500 280 780 198,541 199,321 |
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