Rainbow Teddies Pre-School
Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Summary
For the period 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025
Charity Number: 1022411
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Rainbow Teddies Pre School Charity Number: 1022411 Governing Document: Constitution Charity Type: Unincorporated Address: Manorbrook Primary School, Park Road, Thornbury, BS35 1JW Trustees: Lucy Widdess - Chair, Kerri Hyde, Megan Heal, Anna Trevarthen and Katie Cross Key Staff: Marie Collins (Manager) and Emily Greenslade (Deputy)
Structure, Governance and Management
Rainbow Teddies Pre-School is governed by its constitution and managed by a committee of trustees. Trustees are elected in accordance with the governing document and are responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial management of the charity. The trustees consist of parents who carry out the role on a voluntary basis. The fundraising committee and other parents contribute time and effort to support the setting's community and financial needs. Trustees undergo DBS checks and follow a structured induction. The leadership team includes a Manager and Deputy, responsible for daily operations. The Chair, Treasurer, and Manager approve spending. Preschool is affiliated with Ofsted and South Gloucestershire Council.
Objectives and Activities
The aim of the Preschool is to enhance the development and education of children from 2.5 to statutory school age. The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when reviewing aims and planning future activities. Rainbow Teddies Preschool has served the Thornbury community since 1993, welcoming children from all backgrounds. Children learn through play, laying foundations in communication, creativity, and confidence. Close ties with local primary schools aid transitions.
Achievements and Performance
The setting continued to provide preschool education and childcare to local families throughout the year. Income was received from parent fees, government-funded childcare places, fundraising activities and donations. Fundraising efforts: £1987.37 Trustees continued to monitor financial performance and ensure resources were directed towards supporting children’s learning and development. Practitioners maintained training compliance.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
|---|---|
| Item | Amount (£) |
| Total Income | £148,652.82 |
| Total Expenditure | £157,160.19 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | (£8,507.37) |
| Reserves | £55,047.45 |
Reserves Policy
Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to meet operational commitments and ensure continuity of service. Reserve levels are reviewed regularly in light of projected income and expenditure.
Plans for Future Periods
Trustees will continue to focus on maintaining high-quality childcare provision, supporting staff development, strengthening financial sustainability and developing fundraising opportunities to support the setting’s long-term objectives.
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees have given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit principles and ensured all activities and plans comply with those principles.
The Trustees declare that they have approved this report.
Chair of Trustees: Lucy Widdess
Treasurer: Megan Heal Secretary: Kerri Hyde
Rainbow Teddies Pre School - Charity Number 1022411 Accounts Summary for 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025
Opening Balance Sheet @ 1st September 2024
| Balance B/F CAF Gold Acc 93828 | £41,825.75 |
|---|---|
| Balance B/F CAF Cash 2 Account 22059 | £547.72 |
| Balance B/F CAF Cash Account 17316 | £15,641.77 |
| Scottish Widows Acc 51473720499 | £13,494.41 |
| Petty Cash | £18.23 |
| Co-op | £599.05 |
| Total Assets | £72,126.93 |
Income
| Balance B/F CAF Gold Acc 93828 Balance B/F CAF Cash 2 Account 22059 Balance B/F CAF Cash Account 17316 Scottish Widows Acc 51473720499 Petty Cash Co-op Total Assets |
£41,825.75 £547.72 £15,641.77 £13,494.41 £18.23 £599.05 |
|---|---|
| £72,126.93 | |
| Interest CAF & Scottish Widows Transitional Funding Fees From Parents NEF 3 & 4 Year Olds EY2F EYPP Funding EYPP Deprivation Funding Fund Raising & Donations Admin Fees Snack Fees Uniform & Book Bags Cattle Country Inclusion Fund pension error refund wages from DAF refund from gompels From South Glos Expansion Funding one off refund from S Glos re training not done wages from EYPP/DEP DAF Total Income Expenditure Wages/Payroll Fees/NI/Tax Pension Rent Insurance Bank Charges Telephone WIFI Web Maintenance Snacks DBS Checks Cleaning Staionary & Printing Staff Uniform Childrens Uniform Toys, Craft & Daily Activities EYPP EYPP Deprivation Fundraising & Donations Training Ofsted Fee & ICO Foundation Stage Forum - Tapestry Inclusion Fund DAF Cattle Country Trip wages from DAF refund of parent fees PAT testing refund of fees walkies Talkie Transitional Funding ipads and cases Total Expenditure Excess of Income over Expenditure Closing Balance Sheet @ 31st August 2025 Balance B/F CAF Gold Acc 93828 Balance B/F CAF Cash 2 Account 22059 Balance B/F CAF Cash Account 17316 Scottish Widows Acc 51473720499 Petty Cash Co-op Total Assets |
£0.00 £1,777.90 £400.00 £21,892.39 £110,139.68 £2,124.69 £31.27 £1,987.37 £650.00 £4,198.36 £999.65 £422.20 £0.00 £234.89 £894.06 £14.40 £296.71 £90.00 £1,589.25 £910.00 |
| £148,652.82 | |
| £130,817.36 £5,408.05 £6,800.00 £1,208.91 £120.00 £210.00 £37.19 £259.19 £746.09 £122.50 £660.61 £927.21 £58.80 £915.64 £662.43 £2,253.08 £150.46 £2,498.80 £1,410.09 £97.00 £210.00 £0.00 £15.94 £0.00 £894.06 £41.40 £30.00 £185.16 £20.22 £400.00 |
|
| £157,160.19 | |
| -£8,507.37 | |
| £41,569.83 £470.45 £3,764.53 £16,685.16 £4.89 £1,124.70 |
|
| £63,619.56 |
Produced by Book Keeper:
Helen Hall
Reviewed by Chair: Reviewed by Treasurer:
Lucy Widdess Megan Heal
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusts•s Rainbow Teddies Pre-school On accounts for the year anded 31# August 2025 Charity no (If any) 1022411 Set out on pag•• '.hE Dg0È I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust.) for the year ended 31108 12025. Respon8lbllitl•• and bas1• of report As the charFVs trustees, you are responsible for the PparatiOn of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Tru8t'8 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicabie Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b} of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. l Confinn that no material matters have oxaminorf8 Statement come to my attention in connection with the examinats'on which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records V•pre 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 conceming the fom and content of accounls sel 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 concems and have come acr088 no other matteT8 in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgnod: Dat•: 0510312026 Name: Samantha Chancellor Relevant prof•s8lonal qualfflcatlonls) or body (if any): ACCA Addres•: Cornerstone House, Midland Way, Thombury, Bristol, BS35 2BS ER Oct 2018