Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.09.24 Period start date To 31.08.25 Period end date
Charity name: Hyde Heath Pre-School
Charity registration number: 1020591
Objectives and Activities
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| 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
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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 | A significant year for the preschool as we prepared to close the charity and integrate with the school. Fundraising continued to be a priority: Our meet Father Christmas event was a huge success again, providing much needed funds for the preschool and a wonderful afternoon out for the local community. The partnership with HH Infant School continued to be strengthened with several events run in conjunction with the school- including Spring and Summer Discos. The Quiz night ran again and was even bigger and better than ever, with catering and a bar also provided by the preschool. This was a night to be remembered! We continued to update the preschool resources with new indoor furniture and high quality wooden play resources.. 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 trainingis up to date |
Student undertook placement studies in the setting.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Overall income was higher this year than budget: Funding income from Bucks County Council was marginally higher, private fees were also raised and then number of children in attendance was as expected. Fundraising was successful this year although lower than previous year- this was due to focusing on the move over to the Infant School. The preschool has created a surplus. 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 | £54856 |
| 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 |
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| 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: |
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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 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| DaisyPierce | Chair | Whole Year | ||
| Susan Nicolson | Co-Treasurer | Whole Year | ||
| Caroline Hall | Co-Treasurer | Whole Year | ||
| Hazel Gonsalves | Secretary | Whole Year | ||
| Gabriella Clarke | Whole Year | |||
| Sanam Bi-Shabab | Whole Year | |||
| Rachel Rolfe | Whole Year | |||
| Sarah Timbury | Whole Year | |||
| Jen Holland | Whole Year | |||
| Sarah Nuttall | 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
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
Other optional information
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 12.06.2026
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Hyde Heath Pre School On accounts for the year 31 August 2025 Charity no 1020591 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2025.
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 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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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: 16 June 2026 Signed: Name: Peter Brophy Relevant professional Director of Finance qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 67 Basin Approach, London, E14 7JB
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Income& Ex enditure account Forthefinanclal earendin 31Au st2025 Income Fee income- County Fee income- Private Fundraising&Other income 87.655 22.204 113,092 Ex enditure Wages * on_costs Payroti Insurance Rent Telephone & Internet Resources Uniforms Staff Development(training) Sundry 81.998 726 782 9.110 858 4,697 110 3.504 102,796 Currentyear OperatinESurplus 10.296
H de Heath Pre School Statementof financial osition Asat31Au st2025 Current Assets Cash at bank 54,856 Current Liabilities NetAssets 54,856 Resenfes Income & Expenditure balance Reserves accumutated 54.856 10.296 44,560
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