CHILDREN WITH SUPPORT NEEDS IN PRE-SCHOOL (CSNIPS) SC027670 SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) cgivip Support for Care & Learnin9 Annual Report and Financial Statement for year ended 31st July 2024
Trustees, Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 Julv 2024 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report. together with the financial slatements and the independenl examiner's report for the year ended 31 July 2024. Refereiice & Administrative Information Charity Name Children with Support Needs in Pre-school (CSNIPS) Address 61 Porterfield Comrie Dunfermline KY12 9XQ Charity Registration Number SC027670 Contact Address Current Triislees Independent Examiner.. Fife Voluntary Action Caledonia House Pentland Park Saltire Centre GLENROTHES KY6 2AL
Structure Governance & Management Constitution Our constitution was updated and prepared by Fife Voluntary Action to meet the requirements of our becoming a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This was adopted at an extraordinary General Meeting held on Tuesday 26th May 2015. Appointment of Trustses The charity's trustees are appointed or re-appointed by the members at our Annual General Meeting held annually each year, and periodically by the trustees. should a vacancy or requirement for additional trustees be required. or fesignation of trustee{s). Objectives & Activities Charitable purposes CSNIPS objectives are: The advancement of the education of Fife's pre-school children with additional needs through the provision of a variety of tailored person -centered playllearning experiences,. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life of Fife's pre-school children with supp(Tt needs., The relief of those pre-school children in need by reason of disability or other learning disadvantage. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the pCedIng purposes. Management CSNIPS is managed by a volunteer committee who meet 5 or 6 times a year Relationship with other bodles We continue our membership with Eaty Years Scotland and maintain close links wtth othèr charities and organisations helping to raise our profile and awareness of the support we e able to offer.
Activities Overview Although this has been another quiet year, the charity continues to receive enquiries from playgroups and private nurseries seeking support for children with Additional Support Needs IASN). During this reporting period, CSNIPS has provided direct support to three children and their families. The needs of the children supported this year have ranged from behavioural and neurodiverse to physical challenges. Support Activities Child Support Direct Support Provided: Three children and their families reIVed tailored assistance during the year. addressing their unique needs. Nursery Engagement: Two board members visited a nursery that had requested support for a child attending their Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) servi. The board members were highly impressed with the nursery's settings and the level of care provided. The charity was pleased to extend support for the child attending this ELC seNice. Organisational Developments Communication Enhancements The board has been actively working on plans to develop a new website for the charity. This initiative aims to improve communication and provide a more a¢SSIble platform for infomiation sharing. Administrative Updates Two board members undertook the task of clearing out filing cabinets at Abbeyview Community Centre to ensure the charity remains GDPR compliant This activity reflects the charity's commitment to maintaining high standards in data protection and record-keeping. Funding Efforts Funding Requests: The charity sent out 30 letters to local businesses seeking funding support. Grant Applications: Two funding applications were submrtted". one to the Robertson Trust and another to Children in Need Unfortunately, neither application was successful this year. Conclusion While the charity eXperIend limited activity this year. its work has continued to make a meaningful impact on the children and families supported. The board remains dedicated to its mission and is actively seeking ways to enhance communication. maintain complian, and secure funding to support future initiatives. Acknowledgements The board wishes to extend its gratrtude to the local nurseries and playgroups for their collaboration and to the volunteers who contributed to the charity's activities. Thank you to the
community for ongoing support, which enables us to continue providing essential seniices to children with ASN. Financial Review This has unfortunately been another quiet year for CSNIPS. We have been able to support three children over the year, but with only a diminishing amount of bank interest as our funds deplete being our only source of income, we have ended the year with a deficit of almost £8,000. The Irustees continue to source possible funding opportunrties. with our administrator and Chairperson having applied, unsuccessfully for a couple of grants this year. The fact that we are an intermediary and pay settings to pay their playfriends appears to be a bit of a sticking point with some funders. Clearly, we cannot continue funding the children who benefit so much in an Early Years setting from a 1.1 support unless our Income increases substantially. and this is something that the trustees are giving much consideration lo going forward. Plans for Future Periods The trustees remain committed to trying to support children with additional support needs in pre- school who would not otherwise have access to this. We still hope to re-start our visits to playgroups and private settings to publicise our service and offer supportladvice if required. We will continue to give consideration as to how we can extend our service and support these children whether that need be long or short term. With ever greater restrictions on council spending, sadly often in this area. we feel that we can offer help to settings who fa constant staffing and financial challenges, and we can really make a difference to these young people as they embark on their educational journey. Approved by the trustees on the date below and signed on Iheir behalf by"
Independent Examiner's Report For the Year Ended 31 July 2024 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of CSNIPS Charity. I report on the financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 10. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (llhe 2005 Acl"} and the Charrties Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 {as amended) {"the 2006 Regulations-). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1) Idl of the 2006 Regulations does not apply. It Is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section (44) (1 > (c) of the 2005 Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Ststement My examination is carried out in accordan with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1 }(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date oz 26. Address: Qotle .IE)ni(s CiYIC
Statement of Receipts and Payments - For the Year Ended 31 July 20 Receipts Note Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Voluntary Receipts GrantslDonations J.000 Bank Interest 645 645 620 645 645 3,620 Payments Cost of Fund Raising Cost of Charitable Activities 8.349 8,349 180 1,451 60 Governance Costs 180 Totsl Payments 8,529 8,529 ,511 Surplusl(Deficit) for the year -7,884 -7,884 1,109 The Notes on page 10 form an integral part of these accounts
Statement of Balances- As at 31 July 2024 Funds Reconciliation Unrestricted Funds Reslricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Cash at Bank & In Hand - 01108123 20,415 20,415 -7,884 19,306 1,109 SurplusllDeficitl for year Cash at Bank & In Hand - 3117123 -7884 12,531 12.531 Bank & Cash Balances Bank current account 12.531 12,531 20.416 Cash on Hand 12.531 12,531 19.307 Other Assets (Unrestricted Fund} There are no other Assets Liabilities IUnr8Stricted Fund) The Notes on pages 10 fom an integral part of these accounts ,rpved b the trii8tees on the datp. below and 81 np.d nn thpir hp.half hy-_
Notes to the Accounts- For the Year Ended 31 July 2024 1 Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the ReiptS & Payments basis in accordance wrth the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 (as amended). 2 Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricled funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. 3 Related Party Transactions No remuneration was paid to the trustees or to any connecled persons during the year {2023" Nill. No travel expenses were paid to any trustees during the year {2023.' Nil). 4. GrantslDonations Received Unrestricted Restncted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Total 2023 Donation from Benachie Playgroup (closing down) 3,000 TOTAL 5. Bank Interest 645 645 645 645 620 3,620 TOTAL 6. Cost of Charitable Activities Playfriend costs Insurance 7.856 433 7,856 433 1659 421 Fundraising Early Years Scotland membership Traininglcttee expenses WeblFBlpublicity expenditure Meeting room hire costs Postagelprintinglstationeryladmin exps Miscellaneous 200 55 116 60 60 60 TOTAL 8.349 8,349 2,511 7. Governance Costs Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Annual Accounts & AGM Independent Examinerfs Fee 180 180 50 50 TOTAL 8,529 8,529 6.961