Tenacres Littlefolks Pre-School Registered Charity 1022808 Year ended 05 April 2025
Income
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Fees | £16,272.00 |
| Funding | £194,992.71 |
| Free Fund Raised | £5,768.00 |
| Incoming | £1,039.09 |
| Total | £218,071.80 |
| Expenses | |
| Wages | £135,458.53 |
| PAYE / NI Contributions | £23,969.58 |
| Pension Contributions | £4,937.66 |
| Stationary / Art | |
| Supplies | £1,869.07 |
| Food / Drink | £1,164.15 |
| Cleaning Supplies | £52.98 |
| Outdoor Equipment | £386.55 |
| Furniture / Room Hire | £12,683.81 |
| Toys | £2,276.13 |
| Training / Professional | |
| Standards | £5,295.27 |
| Misc | £6,113.27 |
| Staff purchases from | |
| bonus funds | £5,885.24 |
| Total | £200,092.24 |
Profit / Loss £17,979.56
Registered charity 1022808
Year ended 05 April 2025
Trustees Annual Report
Tenacres Littlefolks Pre-School operates under a constitution recommended by the PreSchools Learning Alliance with a committee elected at an annual meeting attended by parents involved with the Pre-School.
The aims of the charity is to provide care and education for children from the age of 2 years 6 months to school entry. Fees are kept low to make the Pre-School accessible to all, and a few children were entitled to government funding at the age of 2 so were able to attend more often.
Almost all monies received into the charity are:
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Funding from Worcestershire County Council:
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15 hours funding
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30 hours funding
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2 year funding
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Fees paid by parents for extra hours which cannot be funded.
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Grants and donations
We are delighted to report another year of exceptional educational and financial performance. This success is a testament to our robust management and commitment to excellence, achieved through the following key pillars:
Strong Enrolment : Consistent high demand has resulted in near-capacity enrolment throughout the academic year, reflecting the strong reputation of our setting within the community.
Investing in Quality & Our Team : Our staff remain our most significant and valued investment. Despite the challenges of rising costs and the National Minimum Wage increase, we have prioritised competitive pay to maintain a high teacher-to-child ratio. This ensures a premium learning environment and the highest standards of care.
Community Partnership, Fundraising & Grants: We extend our sincere gratitude to local businesses for their generous donations. Additionally, we have successfully held several fundraising events and have proactively identified and secured grants to support our vision. These combined funds have enabled us to make specific, high-
impact purchases of new pre-school equipment and further enhance the quality of our provision.
Strategic Financial Oversight : Through diligent monthly budget reviews, we maintain a clear and accurate view of our financial position. This proactive approach allows us to manage expenditures effectively and respond to economic changes with agility.
Sustainability & Resource Management : Our continued participation in the FareShare program reflects our commitment to social responsibility. This initiative helps us reduce food waste while managing our catering costs effectively and sustainably.
Specialist Speech & Language Provision : We continue to make a significant financial investment in dedicated Speech and Language therapy. This resource is yielding evidential improvements in educational outcomes, ensuring our children are exceptionally well-prepared for a successful transition to primary school.
Looking Ahead
We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering high-quality education. With a clear budgetary framework and sound financial practices in place, we are confident in our ability to maintain this strong foundation and navigate the coming years with financial stability and growth.
Written by Julie’ann Hampton (Manager). Agreed by Glyn Johnson (Chairperson) & Laura Stanley (Treasurer)