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← Grovelands Park Pre-School

2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2024 To

31/03/2025

Charity name: Grovelands Park Preschool

Charity registration number: 1001809

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To provide preschool education within
the local community.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The preschool offers care in a learning
environment for children aged between
2 & 4 years. We use a broad and
balanced curriculum.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteer committee
Other N/A

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 See accompanying report

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 See accompanying report
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 See accompanying report
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 To cover redundancies in the event of
and for emergency repairs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £11K
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Local County Council funding and fee-
paying parents. Also includes donations
from local companies fund-raising on
our behalf.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 We still remain competitive with a great
working environment but we are always
aware of new preschools and nurseries
opening around us.
Other Being independent benefits our children
foremost with our dedicated staff
providing a great place for children to
be.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Associated
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Elected at AGM

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
Enhanced DBS checks
EY2 checks
Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children’s
Board
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Works closely with the Vale Academy
Trust with training and also including a
close relationship with Millbrook
Primary School for the transition to
Reception class.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Grovelands Park Preschool
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1001809
Charity’s principal address School Lane
Grove
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 7LB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
5		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Leeanne Brownlie Chair
Jessica Bennett Secretary
Jessica Musgrove Treasurer
Nicola Collett General Committee
Elizabeth Henson General Committee
Anneka Bosley General Committee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Jessica Bennett

Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)

Date

Grovelands Park Preschool

Independent examiners report 2
Receipts and payments account - current account 3
Profit and Loss Account 4

Page 1 of 5

Grovelands Park Preschool

Independent Examiners Report

I have examined the books and vouchers presented to me for the year ended 31st March 2025 and have prepared the accounts on page 2 from these records.

Hayley Hill ACA Athena Accountants and Business Advisors

DATE: 23/01/2026

Page 2 of 5

Grovelands Park Preschool

Accounts - Year Ended 31 March 2025

Current account 0142256

Receipts
Grants
Fees
Fundraising
Other revenue
Interest Income
Opening balance		 £
146,203.30
25,368.00
3,291.82
-
100.18
174,963.30
29,432.89		 Payments
Staff wages
Pensions
Insurance
Staff training
Nursery supplies
Staff uniform
Telephone
Utilities
Repairs & Maintenance
Accountancy & payroll
Bank fees
Cleaning
Health and safety
Software and IT
Postage
Stationery and printing
Alarm and security
Subscriptions
Staff Welfare
Household relief
Inclusion Fund
Closing balance
Per bank statement
Difference		 £
109,818.34
4,291.39
3,025.15
1,805.60
5,621.55
138.26
215.20
6,042.52
7,851.33
630.00
60.00
648.38
-
873.60
2.60
1,164.12
422.56
107.88
653.49
795.00
121.56
144,288.53
60,107.66
60,107.66
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Page 3 of 5

Profit and Loss

Grovelands Park Preschool

For the year ended 31 March 2025

Account 2025 2024
Turnover
1-1 funding 1,183.20 0.00
Donations (unrestricted) 0.00 2,055.00
Fundraising (restricted) 4.50 0.00
Fundraising (unrestricted) 2,104.12 5,362.55
Grants (restricted) 8,664.45 5,530.54
Grants (unrestricted) 0.00 16,907.91
Inclusion fund (121.56) 0.00
Interest Income 100.18 44.48
Nursery fees 23,654.00 27,798.70
Nursery fees-extra session 666.00 320.00
OCC grant funding 137,538.85 76,294.39
Registration fee 750.00 1,250.00
Total Turnover 174,543.74 135,563.57
Gross Profit 174,543.74 135,563.57
Administrative Costs
Alarm and security 454.16 441.60
Audit & Accountancy fees 630.00 600.00
Bank Fees 60.00 66.00
Cleaning 648.38 123.47
Depreciation Expense 172.08 2,005.04
Employers National Insurance 1,597.71 47.91
EYPP Resources 234.07 0.00
Health & Safety 0.00 1,142.37
Home visits-mileage 29.59 0.00
Household relief 795.00 1,830.00
Insurance 3,025.15 2,723.91
IT Software and Consumables 873.60 653.28
Pensions Costs 1,847.89 1,691.31
Postage, Freight & Courier 2.60 15.50
Printing & Stationery 1,164.12 382.53
Repairs & Maintenance 7,851.33 1,763.81
Resources for nursery 5,387.48 2,299.70
Salaries 110,590.08 97,529.76
Staff Training 1,805.60 509.68
Staff uniform 138.26 196.16
Staff welfare 623.90 258.27
Subscriptions 107.88 209.88
Telephone & Internet 215.20 597.20
Utilities 6,042.52 5,155.64
Total Administrative Costs 144,296.60 120,243.02
Operating Profit 30,247.14 15,320.55
Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation 30,247.14 15,320.55
Profit after Taxation 30,247.14 15,320.55

Please note: The figures shown on the Profit and Loss account will differ to the figures reflected on the Current Account Page 3, as the Proft and Loss is prepared on an Accruals basis.

Page 4 of 5

Balance Sheet

Grovelands Park Preschool

As at 31 March 2025

Account Account 31 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Nursery equipment 7,834.64
7,834.64

Nursery equipment depreciation		 (7,834.65)
(7,662.57)
(0.01)
172.07
(0.01)
172.07
Cash at bank and in hand
Grovelands-Main account 60,107.66
29,432.89
Grovelands-Petty Cash 111.42
384.51

Total Cash at bank and in hand		 60,219.08
29,817.40
Accounts Receivable 610.00
908.00
347.60
316.00
61,176.68
31,041.40
one year

Historical Adjustment
(28.00)
0.00

PAYE Payable		 502.64
461.00

Pensions Payable		 330.19
309.92
2,390.63
2,708.48

Page 5 of 5

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Grovelands Park Preschool members of On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2025 Charity no 1001809 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 23.01.2026
Name: Chloe Dennis
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):		 ACCA
Address: 28 Boston House

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OX12 9FF

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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