Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From. 01/09/2023 To. 30/08/2025
Charity name: Sudbrooke Pre-school Group
Charity registration number: 1020018
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Sudbrooke Pre-School is a registered preschool providing early years education to children from two years to school age, in line with Ofsted requirements. We offer a safe and friendly play and learning environment for children from Sudbrooke and the surrounding villages. |
| 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 Pre-School management committee have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in the development and education of children. At Sudbrooke Pre School we aim for all children to experience a stimulating, enjoyable and rewarding time with us. We work to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage through an educational programme of experiences and activities which consider the age, individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child in our care. Practitioners working with the youngest children will focus on the three prime areas 1. Personal, social and emotional development. 2. Communication and language. 3. Physical development. With the basis for successful learning in four specific areas. 1. Literacy 2. Mathematics 3. Understanding the world 4. Expressive arts and design. The three prime areas reflect the key skills and capabilities all children need to develop and learn effectively. It is expected that the balance will shift towards a more equal focus |
| on all areas of learning as the children grown in confidence and ability within the three prime areas. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of and up to date with current guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Sudbrooke Pre-school has for many years provided early years education to the residents of Sudbrooke and the surrounding villages. We fundraise to purchase educational resources for the children, to give them the best start to their education. We also include the local community in our fundraising events. We work closely with the community, and we are the main feeder for Ellison Boulters, the school most of our children go on to attend. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We aim to hold fundraising events four times a year. We have not managed this in this financial year, but the committee will be planning fundraising events for the next academic year. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | After COVID-19, which restricted our fundraising opportunities, we are now getting back to normal and have had some successful fundraising events this year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Money from our fundraisers and grants received is invested in educational resources and experiences for the children. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | This financial year leaves us in profit which is an improvement on the same period in the previous year. We have savings which can be used in case of emergencies or for larger purchases of equipment and resources. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Savings are held for emergency use. (Covid being a good example of a time when they were needed) |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As above |
| 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 | No uncertainties at this time. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fees, Government funding, grants and Community fundraising events. The main source of income is through Early Years Funding. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No risks facing the charity at present. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| 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 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | The charity is run by an elected management committee, consisting of parents, carers, or members of the community who volunteer their time and services to the group. Committee members are elected at our Annual General Meeting held in July each year. This is also when retiring members leave the committee. If we have a resignation between AGMs or the committee believes further members are required, we invite expressions of interest, which will then be discussed and voted for at the next committee meeting. Parents wishing to join the committee between AGMs may approach the Chair, Manager or any committee member to express their interest. |
| 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 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Sudbrooke Pre-school |
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| Other names the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number | 1020018 |
| Charity’s principal address | Sudbrooke Pre-school, Sudbrooke Village Hall Scothern Lane Sudbrooke LN2 2QT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for the whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Louise Baker | Chair | November 2022-present | ||
| Vicki Timings- Thompson |
Treasurer | |||
| Olwen Carol Edwards |
Secretary | |||
| Laura Hutchinson | Pre-school Manager | |||
| KellyTyrell | DeputyManager | |||
| Bev Bell | General Member |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Not applicable |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
| Laura Hutchinson- Pre-school Manager. Kelly Tyrell- Deputy Manager. |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
L. C Baker | L.S. Hutchinson |
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| Louise Catherine Baker | Laura Susan Hutchinson | |
Chair |
Pre-school Manager | |
| 09/07/2024 | ||
| 09/07/2024 |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ||||||||
| For the Year ended 31st Augu | s 2024 |
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| SUDBROOKE PRE-SCHOOL GROUP | ||||||||
| CLIENT APPROVAL CERTIFICATE | ||||||||
| We approve these fnancial accounts for theyear ended 31st August 2024,at | ||||||||
| and confrm that we have made available all relevant records and informaton | ||||||||
| theirpreparaton | ||||||||
| V.Timings-Thompson | (Treasurer) | |||||||
| On behalf of Sudbrooke Pre-School Group | ||||||||
| Louise Baker | (Chairman/Secretary) | |||||||
| On behalf of Sudbrooke Pre-School Group | ||||||||
| Date | 24th of June 2025 | |||||||
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| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ||||||||
| For the Year ended 31st Augu | s 2024 |
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| SUDBROOKE PRE-SCHOOL GROUP | ||||||||
| CLIENT APPROVAL CERTIFICATE | ||||||||
| We approve these fnancial accounts for theyear ended 31st August 2024,at | ||||||||
| and confrm that we have made available all relevant records and informaton | ||||||||
| theirpreparaton | ||||||||
| V.Timings-Thompson | (Treasurer) | |||||||
| On behalf of Sudbrooke Pre-School Group | ||||||||
| Louise Baker | (Chairman/Secretary) | |||||||
| On behalf of Sudbrooke Pre-School Group | ||||||||
| Date | 24th of June 2025 | |||||||
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