All decision-making is a lot easier and more fun if it is done on a shared basis. Many baby and toddler groups form a committee as a way of sharing the work. It’s a great way to make new friends.

If you wish to become a charity you must elect a formal committee to include a Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer. You will also need a Constitution and can adopt the Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Constitution if you become a member of the Alliance. You must also register with the Charity Commission if your annual income is more than £5,000.

If you do not wish to have a formal committee it is still very important that responsibilities and tasks shared out. It ensures the group runs smoothly, no jobs are left unallocated and no one person gets overloaded.