TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT The Iruslees present their annual report for the year ended 31 August 2025. Objectives and Activities The charity's objective is lo provide a safe, caring and stimulating preschool environment for children within the local community, supporting their early years development and preparing Ihem for the transition to primary education. The preschool is managed by a committee of volunteer trustees who oversee the governance and operation of the charity and support the staff team in delivering high-quality early years education and care. Public Benefit Statement The Iruslees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity's activities. The preschool provides accessible early years education and childcare for children in the local community, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing in accordance with the Earfy Years Foundation Stage framework. The charity's activities benefit children and families by providing opportunities for social interaction, early learning and preparation for school in a safe and nurturing environment. The Iruslees seek lo ensure that the preschool remains available to local families and Ihat resources are used effectively to maximise the benefit provided to children attending the setting. Achievements and Perfomiance Throughout the year the preschool continued to provide early years education and childcare for families within the village and surrounding area. The year presented a number of challenges. including lower child numbers and financial pressures which resulted in periods of closure. Despile these difficulties, Ihe preschool remained committed to serving local families and maintsining provision for children within the community. The trustees and volunteers undertook fundraising activities during Ihe year to help support the financial position of the preschool. The support received from families, local residents and the wider communily was greally appreciated. Financial Review The charity faced financial challenges during Ihe year due to reduced income levels and ongoing operating costs. Trustees closely monitored expenditure and worked to ensure that the preschool remained financially sustainable.
Fundraising activities contributed addilional income and will conlinue to play an important role in supporting Ihe charity's work. Funds raised are used to support the running of the preschool and to provide resources, equipment and learning opportunities for the children. Plans for tha Futuro The trustees remain committed to securing the long-term future of the preschool. Fundraising will conlinue to be a key focus during Ihe coming year, alongside promotional activilies and community open days aimed al increasing awareness of the preschool and encouraging new registrations. The village is currently experiencing housing growth, with new housing developments being built in the area. Trustees are hopeful that this will lead to an increase in the number of local families and children accessing the preschool in future years. The committee will also continue to review expenditure and identify opportunities to reduce adminislrative and other non-essential costs while maintaining the qualily of provision for children. Trustees. Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Charity Commission requirements. Approved by the trustees on behalf of the charity- Signed: S. Cratchley Name: Sadie Cratchley Position: Chair of Trustees Date: 1310612026
Sunshine Pre-school Puriton Income and Expenditure For the year ended 31st August 2025 Government funding Private childcare fees Fundraising Uniform fees Interest received £56,141 £9,932 £972 Fundraising expenses Uniform expenses Children's activities Waste removal £349 £303 £356 £184 £282 £302 Rent £12,209 £543 Office Equipment Mobile Phone Printing Advertising Payroll Subscriptions Bank charges Insurance Staff training Salaries £10 £38 £48 £943 £1,004 £31 £639 £1,176 £50,147 Total Income £67,531 Total Ex enditure £68,080 Excess of ex enditure over income £549
Sunshine Pre-school Puriton Yearwend 31st August 2025 Statement of Financial Position Current Assets Bank 32,208 Current Liabilities Credit card 25 Net Assets 32,183 Represented By Reserves at 1st September 2024 Excess of expenditure over income Reserves at 31st August 2025 32,732 549 32,183
Independent examinerfs report to the Members of Sunshine Pre-school Puriton I report to the Committee on my examination of the accounts of Sunshine Pre-school Puriton for the year ended 3151 August 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Committee of the Pre-school you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Pre-schools 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 1451Sllbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Club as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccount5 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. Signed.. Teresa Toms Name.. Teresa Toms Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies lif any).. MAAT Address.. Sedgemoor Cottage, Chilton Polden Hill, Bridgwater Date.. 12th lune 2026
Sunshine Pre-school Puriton Income and Expenditure For the year ended 31st August 2025 Government funding Private childcare fees Fundraising Uniform fees Interest received £56,141 £9,932 £972 Fundraising expenses Uniform expenses Children's activities Waste removal £349 £303 £356 £184 £282 £302 Rent £12,209 £543 Office Equipment Mobile Phone Printing Advertising Payroll Subscriptions Bank charges Insurance Staff training Salaries £10 £38 £48 £943 £1,004 £31 £639 £1,176 £50,147 Total Income £67,531 Total Ex enditure £68,080 Excess of ex enditure over income £549
Sunshine Pre-school Puriton Yearwend 31st August 2025 Statement of Financial Position Current Assets Bank 32,208 Current Liabilities Credit card 25 Net Assets 32,183 Represented By Reserves at 1st September 2024 Excess of expenditure over income Reserves at 31st August 2025 32,732 549 32,183
Independent examinerfs report to the Members of Sunshine Pre-school Puriton I report to the Committee on my examination of the accounts of Sunshine Pre-school Puriton for the year ended 3151 August 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Committee of the Pre-school you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Pre-schools 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 1451Sllbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Club as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccount5 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. Signed.. Teresa Toms Name.. Teresa Toms Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies lif any).. MAAT Address.. Sedgemoor Cottage, Chilton Polden Hill, Bridgwater Date.. 12th lune 2026