2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date

Charity name: Squirrels Corner Squirrels Corner Preschool Charity registration number:10257858

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Squirrels Corner Pre-School aims to provide high quality care and educaton for children below statutory school age; to work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop; to add to the life and well- being of the local community and to ofer children and their parents a service that promotes equalityand values diversity
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	We aim to ensure that each child is in a safe and stmulatng environment. Every child is given generous care and atenton, has the chance to join in with other children and adults to live, play work and learn together. This helps to take forward his/her learning and development by being able to build on what he/she already knows and can do. Every child has a key person who makes sure each child makes satsfactory progress, our setng sees parents as parents in helping each child to learn and develop and parents are able to hep to shape the service it ofers. Our programme supports children to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need: Personal, social and emotonal development: Making relatonships; self-confdence and selfawareness; and managing feelings and behaviour. Physical development: Moving and handling; and Health and self-care. Communicaton and language: Listening and atenton; understanding; and speaking. Literacy: Reading and writng. Mathematcs: Numbers; and shape, space and measure. Understanding the world: People and communites; the world; and technology. Expressive arts and design: Exploring and using media and materials;and beingimaginatve
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance	Para 1.18	The trustees have compliant regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft. In

issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit		planning and delivering our activities, the trustees ensure that the preschool remains accessible, inclusive, and fully focused on advancing the education and well- being of early years children within the local community.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The preschool relies signifcantly on the dedication of volunteers. The charity is governed by a voluntary management committee who donate their time to oversee the strategic and fnancial running of the setting. Additionally, we are incredibly grateful for the parents and community members who volunteer their time to assist with fundraising events, gardening, and DIY projects, all of which directly enrich the environment for the children
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

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	Our achievements for the year is contnuing to be a locally run, small early years setng that provides early years educaton to local children in a safe and stmulatng environment. We contnue to develop and improve on our provision whilst ensuring high standards of care and enrichment are provided to our local community.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The preschool successfully achieved its core objectives this year by maintaining stable staf-to-child ratios, supporting children through their early years foundation milestones, and continuing to provide an inclusive learning environment for local families.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We held small community fundraising initiatives throughout the year. The funds raised were directly reinvested into expanding our outdoor learning provisions and upgrading indoor play resources for the children.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our reserves Policy is to ensure we have enough in our reserves account to allow for redundancies and notices on the premises we rent for the contracted period in the even of immediate and unexpected closure.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our principal source of funding is local authority early years educational funding for eligible 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds. This is supplemented by top-up fees from parents for additional hours, alongside minor community fundraising activities.
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	The principal risks facing the preschool include fuctuations in local childcare demand, rising operational and property costs, and the ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining qualifed early years staf. The committee closely monitors cash fow and maintains a robust reserves policy to mitigate these risks.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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	Trust
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	Elected at Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees undergo an induction process which includes an introduction to the preschool’s operational structure, a review of the charity’s constitution, and an explanation of their legal responsibilities under Charity Commission guidance. All committee members undergo mandatory DBS checks and are provided access to safeguarding and early years governance training.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The preschool is governed by a voluntary management committee (the trustees) who oversee strategic management and fnancial compliance. Day-to-day operational management and educational delivery are delegated to our employed Preschool Manager and their staf team. The preschool operates out of the Townhill Park Community Centre.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The charity operates independently but works closely with Southampton City Council early years teams for funding and quality regulatory support, as well as local primary schools to support a smooth transition for children moving on to reception.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name

Squirrels Corner Preschool

Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	10257858
Charity’s principal address	Townhill Park Community Centre Meggeson Avenue Southampton SO182FH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Kirstie Martin	Chairperson
	Arfa Ali	Treasurer
	Christine Bond	Secretary
	Magdalena Czarneka	Committee member
	Carol Hatter	Committee member
	Robert Charlton	Committee member
	Genette Spooner	Committee member

– 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)

Simone Lewis

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

Signature(s) Full name(s) Kirstie Martin Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 23/06/2026

SectionBStatementofassetsand	SectionBStatementofassetsand	liabilitiesattheendoftheperiod Unrestricted Restricted	liabilitiesattheendoftheperiod Unrestricted Restricted	liabilitiesattheendoftheperiod Unrestricted Restricted	Endowment
Categories B1Cashfunds	Details Bank.buildingsocetybaances funds tonearost 74,785		funds tonearest		funds onearest
	Cashinhaod	50
		Totalcashfunds 74835
	(ageebalanceswtheceiptsandpaynerts
		accourtis) Unrestricted	Restricted		Endowment
		funds	funds		funds
	Details	tonearest£	tonearest		tonearest£
B2Othermonetaryassets
	Detalls	Fundtowhich assetbelongs	Cost(optional)		Currentvalue (optional)
B3Investmentassets
	Details	Fundtowhich assetbelongs	Cost(optional)		Currentvalue (optional)
B4Assetsretainedforthe
charity'sownuse
		Fundtowhich	Amountdue		When due
B5Liabilities	Details Accountancy	labilityrelates Unrestricted	(optional) 1,098		(optional)
	HARCPAYE	Unrestncted		510
	NESTPension	Unrestriced		2337
Signedbyoneortbwotrusteesonbealfof thetrustoes		Signature Print	Name		Dateof approval
CCXXR2accounts(SS)		2			11/03:2026

Squlrrels Comer Pre Sthool Accounts 31 December 2025

8qulir•l• Pf• 8th001 Approv•1 •t•t•m•rt 11 2020

Squlrr•l• Corn•r Pr• School Ind•p•nd•nt Eumln•r• r•port on th• uMudlt•d Kcounl• 10 Squlfr•l• Corn•r Pr• School I report on tho fInaT￿ $18tomwlJ ol Iho Chprlty tlw y •thd 31 Decombor 2025. •r• •gf oul on pasps 4 10 7. RMp•Gilv• r••pon•lblllll•• ol tru•lw• 4nd •xnln•r The iruJi••s (who afe aloo th• dirrKWS ol Ihe COrn￿ny lof Iho Purpo￿ ol company lawl ar• reSp￿S1t￿• lry IINI W•p8r8tK￿ ol Ihe 4ccoJnts. Tho dwrty's tru6le6s con5N Ihal an hudrt is rwji requk•J for this sKtbn 144 ot Ilw Chwlllos ki 2011 Ilha ChNthS Adl and 11 Is my ralp￿￿IlIty lo.. • ox•mln• Ihe account• und•r s•cUon 145 cl ch￿.1￿9 kt, • lo lthw yocthJLW•$ la1 th)wn in tr• geMr DirKlbM glwn by the Charlly Comml8•WI lundw s•clbn 145ISMbl of iho Chwllki kt. and • lo slats p8nuL8r h•v• o)m io my att¢ntkn. Bul• ol Ind•p•nd•nt •xamlnrf• •tst•m•nt My exaMIna￿}n w88 c•rf8d In 8cwdwJ wth oow•l Dk•¢I￿n8 gryon by Iho Chwlty Ci>mmiB8ion. An examinatK>n a Te¥w ol the Jcwnling records k•pt by lh• d￿rity 8nd 8 coM￿rISon d th• Jccwnls I1￿ rwdB. li ￿80 irKlud•s con8idw•t 018ny Unusu￿ blem$ or dtydosurtj in Ihè xcounii. MgkiNJ •lt4anaii￿S Irom Ihe tru$w cCrfKeM￿9 any su¢h m8tterd Th• wrtodurgl uThJortJkgn do not yovi(l• &1 Ine ev3¢￿e Ihat YJukl bo requKed in an aud￿. and cons•qwiUy no oplnion Is gMn as lo Ihef accounts syesenl b'lrue and law. vitrw 8nd t1￿ repom ts limllEJ lo matters Ml oul In slaiem•nt t41￿.

Squlrr•l• Cwr*r Pr• Sthool to Squlrr•l• Corn•r Pr• Sdwx wrfh ch￿ SORP IFRS1021, N8me'. An¢trw O CPFK MAAT Ch•iwtyl Fin•rKe P£oM T D i>•oyy 237 Fm Ro•d Hampsh SO18 1NY

Swlfr•l• Cwn•r Pi• klN>ol Prnrtl and Lo•• A¢¢ounl . ft•c•lpl• •hd Pa￿￿￿• lor th• y••i •nd•d 31 D•¢•mb•i 2025 2035 2024 266 525 Coli 16 401 252 124 Yd6 67J 210349 19.2Y 1573 R¢ni ral•s rKyar ¥¥J Insurar￿• ¢<J '. 43) 3 1 234.fX+l 225 JXI 17.323 J13n Profil

8quirrol• Corn•r Pr• sca￿01 BalarK• Shoel •s at 31 D•￿mb•r 2025 2025 2024 Curmnt •M•t• 74.785 54.615 C8sh in har¥J 74,835 54.685 Curmt Il•bllltl•• Tfade cr•Qrt(n 3.945 70,8 53.567 70.8W) 53.567 C•pltsl xcounl Bala￿ ai ol Nèi prafil 53,567 17.323 22,244 31.323 53.567

Squlrr•l• Corn•r Pr• S¢h¢x Not•¥ to Ilw AcGounl• for th• y•ar ond•d 31 D•c•mb•r 2025 1 Aeeountsn9 bull The &co4mi$ Iwe cL¥nplod b￿lty tw Onabth prolit$ lo btr &￿C￿5?10d tn tordanco ￿lfi UK Gewally Accwod Acwinllng Pr•cko aryj th1 prcNKles ouffKionl 8rKI fel8v￿1 inI￿na￿On lo onoble lh¢ ol a lax return 2 Pr•fft •nd lou •c¢ouni ￿•1y•ll 2020 2024 trK¢)m• 201.815 5.033 1,657 253,803 12,326 Fundr8l•irvJ Other 24 287.819 268,525 ol •BI•• C¢n¥um•bl•s 8cok8. Top & Eoulwn•nl Olhw co$1$ 2,776 8.527 S.09 16.401 2.317 7.1(Kl 1.729 W•g••. •￿￿1•• oth•r •tff M•t• 184, 174 5.073 18,074 S,028 210.349 187.8T8 4.420 .173 3,814 205.285 P•nsw• Emth•¢• Nl St•ff irninlng R•nl. r•tw. pw•r •nd In•urww co• Rent 17,191 T•l•plion•. l•L •llon•ry •nd oth•r Telephorw and fax s￿lI0ft￿￿ and winl 14d 1,429 1.s73 1.289 1.433 8•nk, er•dlt Gwd •nd olh•r f$nne• ch4ry Bank chAl+aos 114 Ae¢ounlWlCy. I•0￿ rfh•r pwof•B•loNI I••• Accwntanll 1895 CMh•r bulln￿% •xpw)M• Subscnplions 358