## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year **From** 01 09 2024 **To** 31 08 2025 ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Carleton Rode Playgroup **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1026583 Charity's principal address** Jubilee Hall Mill Road Carleton Rode, Norwich **Postcode NR16 1NQ** Carleton Rode Playgroup ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Dan Humphrey|Chair||Any trustees can nominate
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the AGM.| ||Natalie Goddard|Treasurer||| ||Victoria Humphrey|Secretary||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** |**Name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**| |---|---| |Linzi Haistead|| |Liz Kerridge|| |Allison Ward|| March **2012** **TAR** 1 |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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**Address**| |---|---|---| |||| |||| |||| |||| |**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**||| |||| ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Committee members are nominated at the pre-school AGM, they can also Trustee selection methods be appointed by. (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** Carleton Rode Playgroup is registered with OFSTED (URN 254007) You **may choose** to include additional information, where The pre-school has a childcare protection policy in place which includes relevant, about: carrying out Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and Barring checks for • policies and procedures trustees and any new or existing members of staff. adopted for the induction and All Trustees and staff sign and agree to confidentiality and code of training of trustees; conduct and statements. • the charity’s organisational structure and any wider All staff and trustees are familiar with the settings safeguarding policy and network with which the charity the current EYFS guidelines. works; - relationship with any related We pay Leo Bookkeeping to do our accounts and payroll. parties; - The pre-school has close links with Carleton Rode Primary School. The - • trustees’ consideration of preschool provides breakfast and afterschool club for the primary school major risks and the system and offers transport to and from school. and procedures to manage them. There are trips made from Pre-school to Carleton Rode Primary School to make the transition to school smooth, including trips to watch the primary school Nativity. The Deputy Head Teacher also comes into preschool to spend time with the children in the summer term before the children start school. March **2012** **TAR** 2 **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The aim of the Association shall be to advance the education of children below compulsory school age in Carleton Rode and its surrounding villages by; - (a) providing safe and satisfying group play, in which parents have the right to take part - (b) encouraging other charitable activities through which parents may help the children. Carleton Rode Playgroup is a small, friendly committee managed preschool providing a varied, interesting and informative Early Years education and childcare for children between the age of two to five years from Carleton Rode and the surrounding villages. We offer 15 and 30 hours free government funding per week for children aged 3- 4 years, additional hours are also available. We also have children who meet the criteria for 2 year old funding. The pre-school employs 7 members of staff (Pre-school Manager, 2x Deputy Managers and Early Years Practitioners) during the year to **Summary of the main** provide daily morning sessions (9am to 12pm), afternoon sessions **activities undertaken for the** (12pm-3pm) or full day (9am – 3pm) Monday to Friday. **public benefit in relation to** 2 members of staff qualified at the end of the year. Preschool children **these objects (include within** can also attend Breakfast Club and After School Club if parents require **this section the statutory** this. **declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance** We provide Breakfast Club and After School clubs (with varying collection **issued by the Charity** times) and transport to and from the village school, Carleton Rode **Commission on public** Primary School. **benefit)** We welcome all children within the age range regardless of personal circumstance, SEND, gender, faith, cultural background and lingual ability. The Preschool is located in the village adjacent to the village social club/play park/field, providing an excellent location for outdoor activities and involvement in community events. ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 3 Section D Achievements and performance |**Summary of the main**
**achievements of the charity**
**during the year**|We welcomed a large number of children to preschool at the beginning of
this academic year due to a local preschool closure.
As pupil numbers increase the pre-school increases staff hours to ensure
ratios are maintained. All sessions are covered by a minimum of 2
qualified members of staff plus 1 additional staff member as ratios
require. All staff are fully qualified. 2 members of staff qualified at the end
of the year (July & August 2025)
Throughout the year parents have been invited into pre-school for a
meeting with their child’s key worker, 3 story cafes (The
Gruffalo, the Tiger who came to tea and the Kitchen Disco) and the
Leaver’s Assembly. The preschool has a special bear ‘Ted the Bear’ who
goes home with each child at least once in the year, providing further
links between home and preschool.
Parents and children have also been invited to Easter and Summer craft
mornings which take place during the holidays to help with fundraising for
the preschool.
The Preschool follows the EYFS statutory framework and has covered
many topics within sessions. Some of the topics covered this year were:
‘All about me’, ‘My family’ and ‘Who lives in my house’
Autumn
Winter animals/hibernation
Day and night
Christmas
Weather
Chinese New Year
The Big Garden birdwatch
Lifecycles
Holidays and travel
Getting school ready!
The children have also enjoyed some wonderful special days over
the course of the Preschool year including a Christmas Party and a
summer trip to the Playbarn!
The children also had visits from:
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The tractors
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The police/police car
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Sally and her silent disco
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The Road safety bears.
We continue to follow in the moment planning so activities are planned
based on children’s interests.
A number of fundraising events have taken place throughout the year
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2 activity mornings that have been organised and run by the staff
during school holidays.
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3 Bag2School collections
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A family bingo night
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Children’s bingo
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Tesco blue token scheme.
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£400 donated for the Preschool at a gift shopping fundraising
event.| |---|---| March **2012** **TAR** 4 ## **Section E Financial review** **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** We should aim to maintain reserves equivalent to three months’ running costs (approximately £22,386.94) to ensure the nursery’s stability in the event of funding delays or unexpected expenses. As of 19 October 2025, our reserves stand at £19,024.23, and we will continue to build towards our target level. ## **Details of any funds materially** **in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** Principle sources of funds are funding payments from Norfolk County You **may choose** to include Council for eligible 2 year olds and 3 and 4 year olds who receive their 15 additional information, where or 30 hours of funding. relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); We also receive fees from parents who pay for additional hours or 2/3/4 year olds not eligible for funding. We have received funds from fundraising outlined in section D. - how expenditure has supported the key objectives We received a large donation from a local preschool closure. - of the charity; - investment policy and The expenditure has supported the key objectives by providing resources objectives including any and staffing for the preschool to ensure all children have access to the ethical investment policy EYFS standards. adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** Future Plans for the Pre-School… - To invest further in the staff development and training. - To create greater awareness of the pre-school in the local community. - To continue to improve resources and our outside area. - Continue to develop relationships with Carleton Rode Primary School to ensure smooth transition for preschool leavers. ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** NGoddard **Full name(s)** NATALIE GODDARD **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Treasurer **etc)** **Date** 29.06.2026 March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **Profit and Loss** ## **Carleton Rode Preschool** ## **For the year ended 31 August 2025** |**Profit and Loss**
**Carleton Rode Preschool**
**For the year ended 31 August 2025**|| |---|---| ||**2025**| |**Turnover**|| |Fundraising Event Income|1,931.90| |Interest Income|223.00| |Other Revenue|17,514.65| |Preschool trip contributions|105.00| |Sales - Government Funding|56,564.28| |Sales - Private Fees|26,007.29| |The Nursery Milk Scheme|194.60| |**Total Turnover**|**102,540.72**| |**Cost of Sales**|| |40th Celebration Costs|55.52| |Direct Expenses|75.13| |Equipment for children|754.96| |Food for children|1,693.73| |Fundraising Event Costs|82.70| |Leavers Gifts|38.49| |Preschool Trip Costs|573.75| |Staff Uniform|136.02| |**Total Cost of Sales**|**3,410.30**| |**Gross Profit**|**99,130.42**| |**Administrative Costs**|| |Audit & Accountancy fees|330.00| |Bank Fees|60.00| |Computer Equipment Exp|850.00| |Employers National Insurance|4,392.21| |Insurance|460.69| |IT Software and Consumables|792.84| |Legal Expenses|143.00| |Motor Vehicle Expenses|2,677.09| |Pensions Costs|784.96| |Rent|6,480.00| |Salaries|70,970.42| |Staff Training|616.80| |Telephone & Internet|10.00| |**Total Administrative Costs**|**88,568.01**| |**Operating Profit**|**10,562.41**| |**Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation**|**10,562.41**| |**Profit after Taxation**|**10,562.41**| Profit and Loss Carleton Rode Preschool 12 Nov 2025 Page 1 of 1 ## **Balance Sheet** ## **Carleton Rode Preschool** ## **As at 31 August 2025** |**Balance Sheet**
**Carleton Rode Preschool**
**As at 31 August 2025**|**Balance Sheet**
**Carleton Rode Preschool**
**As at 31 August 2025**| |---|---| |**31 AUG 2025**|| |**Current Assets**|| ||**Cash at bank and in hand**| ||CARLE RODE P
8,229.85| ||CARLETON ROD
18,999.70| ||**Total Cash at bank and in hand**
**27,229.55**| |**Total Current Assets**
**27,229.55**
**Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year**|| |PAYE Payable
2,096.34|| |Pensions Payable
(5.90)|| |**Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
**2,090.44**|| |**Net Current Assets (Liabilities)**
**25,139.11**|| |**Total Assets less Current Liabilities**
**25,139.11**|| |**Net Assets**
**25,139.11**
**Capital and Reserves**|| |Current Year Earnings
10,562.41|| |Retained Earnings
14,576.70|| |**Total Capital and Reserves**
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