## Combe Preschool Trustees Annual Report 2024 - 25 Combe Preschool operates 5 days a week, from 8.50 – 6.00pm during school term times in the Combe Hub. We have 42 2- 4- year-old children on Preschool roll (up again on last year), and we employ 8 regular staff working with the children, as well as a cleaner and an administrator. Preschool has continued to attract children from Woodstock, Long Hanborough and surrounding villages as there is a shortage of early years places in the area. Finances are stable and healthy, with August 25 showing a small surplus of income over expenditure, and a good level of reserves. We continue to face financial pressures from rising wage bills and national insurance increases, as well as inflationary pressures on consumables etc, so our level of reserves will help us through, if necessary, in the foreseeable future. Achievements in 2024 - 2025: 1. Successful introduction of woodwork for children 2. Regular cooking sessions and yoga sessions offering challenge and variety to our provision. 3. Regular ‘Woodland Walks’ sessions where all children spend approximately 2 hours in the local woods and fields, making the most of our unique location. 4. New wooden outdoor play equipment bought with a grant from Blenheim. (climbing and role play) 5. Training two apprentices ‘on the job’ – both studying for a level 3 qualification with Eden training. 6. Successfully supporting two children with significant additional needs. 7. Moved to a full day offer for children from 2 to 4-year-olds, 8.50 – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. (Afterschool club for school aged children is now run by the Primary School at school) 8. Re-launch of a high-quality toddler and baby group in the Hub, staffed by experienced early years practitioner. Our committee and staff continue to work closely with the Combe Hub, Combe Charities, the Primary School, Combe Mutual Aid and the VHRGC all of whom are very supportive of Preschool. We are very grateful to have the support of these and other village organisations. The continued support of Parents and the Village is much appreciated and the committee will continue to work together with our dedicated staff to continue to provide the very best early education for the young people of Combe and local villages. Sally Purssell, Chair, Combe Preschool COM E PRE-SCHOOL Statement of Financlal Artlvltles for the ear endin Au st 2025 2025 UnTestrlrted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds Total Incornln Resources Donations 73.46 222.02 Actlvites to further the charitys objectives Grant Income Fee Income 109.319.65 43.523.70 109319.65 43.523.70 93,294.84 94.313.26 Actlvitles to generate funds Interest receNable and other Income 4.346.26 4.346.26 6,538.03 Totsl Incomin Resources 157263.07 157,263.07 194.368.15 Resources E Trded Cost of activltes in furtherance of tharity's objectr¥es 153563.09 153,563.09 130.886.64 C05t of generating fvnds Management and adrninistratlon Total Resources E ended 153.563.09 153,563.09 130M6.64 Net incomlngJOut8oing Resources before Tranders 3.699.98 3.699.98 63,481.51 Transfers between funds Net movement In funds 3.6>3.98 3.699.98 63.481.51 Total Funds brought forward 121.138.70 57.657.19 Net Incomln oln Res{￿1£e5 before Transfèrs 124A38.68 124,838.68 121,138.70 Balance Sheet •s at 31st Au 2025 2025 2024 Flxed Assets Tangible Flxed Assets Current Assets Debiors Cash at bank and In hand 756.LN) 122.031.45 756.1KJ 122.031.45 L009.74 117.880.64 122.787A5 122.787AS I￿*90.38 Credrtor5 lam(￿nts falling due within one yearl Deferred Revenue Net Current Assets 3.556.49 0.00 119,230.96 3.556.49 3.359.40 119230.96 115530.98 Funds Balance brought foNard ProfitlDeficlt for the current year 115,530.98 3.699.98 119,230.96 52,049.47 63,481.Sl 115,530.98 115,530.98 3.699 98 119 230.96 The T￿slee5 are responslble for keeplng accounting records whlch disclose wrth accuracy the finandal positlon of the charity al any one tlrne and which enable them lo confirn that the finanaal statements comply wrth the applicable regulations. They are also responsible for safeguardln8 the assets of the charlty and hence t3kln8 reasonable steps forthe preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Apprtr4ed by the Board of Trustees on .' and ￿gned In thelr behalf by . S Pur55ell Ichalrpersonl (Treasurer) L Notes to the flnanclal statements for ye•r endln8 31st Auiust 2025 2025 2024 Don•tlon Nativrty tbnatlons t)onations for second-hand equipment Donatlons for second-hand uniform Parental donatlon lo stttln8 Donation for teaslcoffees Donailon5 for pre-school's 50th blrthday celebratlons Donatlons AnDc￿vrnous d¢)natlon Ino spetfflc purpose glvenl Combe Parfsh Council ItoniHbutlcn to outdoor renovatl¢)n} Glft Ald from Donatlons Savills hd donalion Arnal￿ Core 73.46 73.46 72.2 150 72.2 150 Total 73.46 73A6 222.20 222.20 ￿￿e$ to fvrth the charl ertfv oxfordshi￿ County Council (Pre-sthool) Oxfordshire County Council (After Stho)I Club) 109.319.65 109.319.65 53.730.94 53.730.94 109319.65 109,319.65 53,730.94 53.730.94 tlts to Bank Interest General Fundraislng enerate fun 1.120.51 1.192.53 1005.88 3,544.53 1005.88 3,544.53 2.313.04 4.550.41 4,550.41 charlt b Rent Salarles Tralnin8 Membership/Subsuiptions Insurance Statlonary and postage Telephone and broadband Equipmenl Craft maierials Snacks nditure Includl 11606.71 126083.22 788.5 770.13 .64 11606.71 10.854.80 10.854.80 111,114.89 111,114.89 338.40 338.40 707.58 707.58 629.00 629.00 0.00 219.71 1,563.98 24.00 10.00 126083.21 788.5 770.13 1356.64 245.61 245.61 219.71 1.563.98 24.Crf) io. 5354.56 2B2.65 13.15 5354.56 282.65 13.15 Householdlconsumables Vlslts Unlform Fundraising costs AdVen15In￿webSltt Travel Lunches Other Costs Imlsc + L￿) 2465.97 2465.97 2,814.84 202.80 84.00 72.04 14.39 0.00 3.64 2,232.57 2,814.84 202.80 84.00 72.04 14.39 0.00 3.64 2,232.57 229.79 37.5 229.79 37.5 106.18 106.18 4.222.48 4.222.48 153.563.09 153,563.09 130.886.64 130,886.64 umbe .tlme s lo ed durin Supervisor Assistant SupeThlsor Assistants Administrator Debtors 0.00 756.00 0.00 756.00 Other Debtor5 1,009.94 1,009.94 756.00 756.00 1.009.94 1.009.94 Cred ors: amounts hllln duewl hln one ear Accruals Insurance Paid In August 2025 for FY 119125-3118126 3.556.49 690.76 3,556.49 690.76 3,359.40 0.00 3,359.40 4 247.25 4,247.25 3,359.40 3,359.40 Note,. The tharity is exempt from corporation tax because all of Its Income Is tharrtable and Is applied for charitable purposes. OFFICIAL ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name Combe Pre-school **members of** **Charity no On accounts for the year ended** 31st August 2025 **(if any)** 1022602 **Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **DD / MM / YYYY** . **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** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Name:** Barry Baudry **Date:** 15th June 2026 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ## **Relevant professional** CIMA **qualification(s) or body (if any):** **Address:** 6, Square Firs, Combe, Oxon OX29 8PB ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **Oct 2018** **IER** OFFICIAL