2024-12-31-accounts - Jumpstart Pre-School

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Period start date

Day 01 Month01 Year 24

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Period end date Day 31 Month 12 Year 24

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Jumpstart Pre-School

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~	Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~	Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~	Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~	Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~	Registered charity number (if any) 1026786 Charity's principal address 5 Wadesmill Lane Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Postcode MK7 7ED ~~ee~~
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year		Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
1	Mark Mackrill
2	Bilkis Allan
3	AmyMcNally
4	Sophie Whitmore
5	Tomas Plaskoicis
6	Shabana Bhukari		Left Sep-24
7	Shabana Mehmood		Joined Apr-24
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	Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)			Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
	Name		Dates acted if not for whole year

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of adviser Name Address
Accountant Michaela Hippey 13 Swanwick Walk, Broughton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LJ
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Ann Mackrill - Manager

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charity How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by Parent Trustee selection methods

(eg. trust, association, company)

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age 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
Furthering the aims of the Preschool Learning Alliance

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The provision of appropriate play, education and care facilities within a sessional care setting

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

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.

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Section D Achievements and performance

During 2024, Jumpstart Pre-School continued to provide high-quality Summary of the main early years education and care to local families in Walnut Tree and the achievements of the charity surrounding areas. The preschool remained well-attended for most of the during the year year, with positive feedback from parents and a stable, experienced staff team. Trustees oversaw a smooth transition following changes to the board, welcoming several new parent trustees who have strengthened the governance of the charity. The team continued to uphold the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards and maintained a warm, inclusive environment for children to learn and play. Looking ahead, the trustees are aware that child numbers have reduced during 2025, reflecting wider challenges faced by early years settings. Work is ongoing to promote the setting locally and to review sessional structures to ensure long-term sustainability.

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Section E Financial review

The year-end reserves of £37,413 provide a strong financial base, representing around four months of typical running costs. The trustees consider this level to be appropriate to manage cash-flow fluctuations and provide a contingency against reduced enrolment or unexpected expenses.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves expenses. Details of any funds materially No funds were in deficit at year end. in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Total income for the year ended 31 December 2024 was £94,165, with You may choose to include expenditure of £94,022, resulting in a small surplus of £143. The main additional information, where source of income continues to be sessional fees, supported by local relevant about: council funding of £90,484 and a small amount of fundraising and the charity’s principal donations.

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
Expenditure primarily relates to staff wages and premises costs,
how expenditure has reflecting the operational nature of the setting. The trustees are satisfied that costs were in line with expectations and that resources were used
supported the key objectives effectively to support the preschool’s charitable aims.
of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

The trustees remain committed to ensuring Jumpstart Pre-School continues to serve families within the community. Priorities for the coming year include maintaining financial resilience amid lower pupil numbers, developing new engagement initiatives, and supporting staff development to retain a high-quality team.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

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Jumpstart Preschool Accounts Charity Reg. 1026786

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TO

31st December 2024

TRUSTEES

Mark Mackrill Bilkis Allan Amy McNally Sophie Whitmore - Joined Sep-23 Tomas Plaskoicis - Joined Oct-23 Shabana Bhukari - Left Jul-25

Shabana Mehmood - Joined Apr-24

BANK:

Barclays Bank Plc 20-57-40 Milton Keynes

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:

Michaela Hippey FMAAT Hippey Accountancy Services 45 Farringdon Street Monkston Park Milton Keynes MK10 9PS

Jumpstart Preschool Accounts

Section A Statement of financial activities

Recommended categories by activity Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Grant Income Incoming resources from charitable activities Other incoming resources Resources expended Costs of Generating Funds Costs of generating voluntary income Fundraising trading costs Investment management costs Charitable activities Governance costs Other resources expended Total funds brought forward *Total funds carried forward* *Net movement in funds* *Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before* *transfers* *Total resources expended* *Total incoming resources*	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F04 F05 93,803 - 93,803 85,983 - - - - - - - - - - - - 362 - 362 237
	94,165 - 94,165 86,220
	92,622 - 92,622 82,435 - - - - - - - - 1,400 - 1,400 1,457 - - - -
	94,022 - 94,022 83,893 143 - 143 2,327
	143 - 143 2,327
	37,270 - 37,270 34,943
	37,413 - 37,413 37,270
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Section B Balance sheet

Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments *Total fixed assets* Current assets Stock Debtors Deposit Account (5768) Current Account (3233) Petty Cash *Total current assets* Creditors: amounts falling due within one year *Net current assets/(liabilities)* *Total assets less current liabilities* *Net assets* Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted funds *Total funds* Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ - - - - - - - - - - - -
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	- - - - 19,250 19,250 21,923 19,999 19,999 20,143 12 12 197
	39,260 - 39,260 42,262
	1,847 - 1,847 4,992
	37,413 - 37,413 37,270

	37,413 - 37,413 37,270

	37,413 - 37,413 37,270
	37,413 - 37,413 37,270 - - - -
	37,413 - 37,413 37,270
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of JUMPSTART PRE-SCHOOL ~~a PO~~ On accounts for the year 31[st] DECEMBER 2024 Charity no 1026786 ended (if any) ~~ee~~ Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ~~po~~ Respective responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The of trustees and examiner charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than statement that disclosed below *)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
- have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn 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:

Date: 28/10/2025

Name: MICHAELA HIPPEY

Relevant professional FMAAT qualification(s) or body (if any): ~~a~~

Address: 13 SWANWICK WALK BROUGHTON MILTON KEYNES, MK10 9LJ

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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