2024-08-31-accounts - Hyde Heath Pre-School

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1.09.23 Period start date To 31.08.24 Period end date

Charity name: Hyde Heath Pre-School

Charity registration number: 1020591

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To provide and enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a safe, secure and stimulating environment which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and their families. To encourage the professional development and education of those providing the childcare and recreation, and maintaining links with the 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 main activities of the charity are to provide and enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a safe, secure and stimulating environment which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families. Furthermore the charity encourages the professional development and education of those providing the childcareby providing training opportunities for staff as part of a continual professional development programme and improvement plan.
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 made aware of their roles and responsibilities once they have been elected on to the committee, this includes ensuring trustees who have been involved for a longer period of time are kept up to date with any changes to guidance. The chair ensures all trustees are provided with the necessary policies to ensure awareness of their responsibilities regarding public benefit. Information regarding the importance of Public Benefit has been disseminated at Committee meetings and any areas of uncertainty discussed. All trustees are aware of how the charities benefits the public.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

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	This has been a busy and significant year for the pre-school! Ofsted visited in Feb 2024 and viewed the preschool as ‘good’. Feedback from the inspector on the day was nothing short of glowing. Our goal to boost fundraising efforts has been achieved with several highly successful events: We ran our first Meet Father Christmas event for preschool children and families in the local area. This was a huge success, providing much needed funds for the preschool and a wonderful afternoon out for the local community. The partnership with HH Infant School has been enhanced with several events run in conjunction with the school- including Spring and Summer Discos. The Quiz night also returned bigger and better than ever, with catering and a bar also provided by the preschool. This was a night to be remembered! There have been some investments in updating the preschool resources with new sheds and outdoor equipment being purchased as well as finally updating the interactive whiteboard. The children were able to go on their first

school trip since pre-covid. Staff and Professional Development  Staff training has remained up to date, including paediatric first aid training, food hygiene training, maths training and safeguarding training  Committee training is up to date  One member of staff began her level 3 EYE Diploma  Another member of staff began her Level 3 Assessors Qualification.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Overall income was higher this year: Funding income from Bucks County Council was marginally higher, private fees were also raised and then number of children in attendance was higher. Fundraising was also highly successful this year- all of this contributed to raised income.  This year has been the first year for a number of years where the preschool has created a surplice.  Most costs were inline with previous years asides from resources where the preschool has invested the additional money raised in updating some of its resources. The preschool school moves into the next year in a strong financial position with reserves in a good position to cover its liabilities.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity’s policy is to maintain the equivalent of 3 months operating reserves – approximately £24,000. Cash balances have remained above this amount
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£44,560
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	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
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
Other

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	By way of 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	Annual Election by members

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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	Hyde Heath Pre-School
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1020591
Charity’s principal address	Hyde Heath Pre School, Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Bucks. HP6 5RW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
DaisyPierce	Chair	Whole Year
Susan Nicolson	Co-Treasurer	Whole Year
Caroline Hall	Co-Treasurer	Whole Year
Terri Abramian	Secretary	Whole Year
Gabriella Clarke		Whole Year
Sanam Bi-Shabab		Whole Year
Rachel Rolfe		Whole Year
Sarah Timbury		Whole Year
Jen Holland		Whole Year
Beth Hopkins		Whole Year
Sarah Nuttall		Whole Year
Rosie Cooper		Whole Year
LucyBastock		Wholeyear
BeckyDay		Whole Year

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

Director name

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

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

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

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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

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Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

CHall Signature(s) DPierce Caroline Hall Full name(s) Daisy Pierce Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date 23.05.2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report	Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees	Hyde Heath Pre School

On accounts for the year	31 August 2024	Charity no	1020591
ended		(if any)

Set out on page	2

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024.

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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

Date: 4 June 2025 Signed: ~~oe~~ Name: Peter Brophy Relevant professional Director of Finance qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 67 Basin Approach

London

E14 7JB

Page 1

	Hyde Heath Pre-School Income & Expenditure Account For the financial year ending 31 August 2024 Sep23 – Aug24 £ Income Fee income - County 63,040 Fee income - Private 30,951 Fundraising & Other income 7,715 101,706 Expenditure Wages + on-costs 77,731 Payroll 781 Rent 7,677 Telephone & Internet 881 Resources 8,405 Uniforms 269 Staff Development (training) 475 Sundry 494 96,713
Current year operating surplus 4,993

H de Heath Pre School Statement of financial sition Asat31Au ust 2024 Note Current Assets Cash at bank 55,057 Current Liabilities Deferred income {10,4971 Current Assets less Current Liabilities 44.560 Reserves accumulated Income & Expenditure balance Reserves c/f 44.560 4.993 39,567 Note to statement of financial l. Autumn term funding received In advance. osition Page 2

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report	Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees	Hyde Heath Pre School

On accounts for the year	31 August 2024	Charity no	1020591
ended		(if any)

Set out on page	2

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024.

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

Date: 4 June 2025 Signed: ~~oe~~ Name: Peter Brophy Relevant professional Director of Finance qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 67 Basin Approach

London

E14 7JB

Page 1

	Hyde Heath Pre-School Income & Expenditure Account For the financial year ending 31 August 2024 Sep23 – Aug24 £ Income Fee income - County 63,040 Fee income - Private 30,951 Fundraising & Other income 7,715 101,706 Expenditure Wages + on-costs 77,731 Payroll 781 Rent 7,677 Telephone & Internet 881 Resources 8,405 Uniforms 269 Staff Development (training) 475 Sundry 494 96,713
Current year operating surplus 4,993