MOSTERTON PRESCHOOL Registered Charity Number: 1027102
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity Name: Mosterton Preschool
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Charity Registration Number: 1027102
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Address: Mosterton Preschool, Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Dorset, DT8 3JQ
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Names of Trustees:
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Carley Pearson - Chairperson
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Esme Wardle
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Claire Wills
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Hayley Christy
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Zoe Rutland
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Principal Contact: Stephanie Pinkett
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Bankers: Lloyds Bank
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Mosterton Preschool is a registered charity governed by its constitution. The charity is managed by a committee of trustees who are elected. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Preschool Manager.
Trustees are recruited from parents, carers, and members of the local community, with an emphasis on relevant skills and a commitment to early years education. New trustees receive an induction pack and ongoing support.
3. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objective is to advance the education and development of children under statutory school age by providing safe and stimulating preschool activities.
In pursuit of this goal, the preschool:
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Provides a structured and supportive learning environment
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Follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
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Engages with parents and the community to support child development
4. Achievements and Performance
During the reporting year:
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We supported up to 41 children aged 2-4 from the local area.
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Maintained a high standard of care and education.
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Expanded resources and activities, including outdoor learning, SEN support, etc.
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Fundraised successfully for equipment, child entertainment and building upgrades and children’s events raising £1,954.
Challenges included funding pressures and staffing, but we continued to meet our core objectives.
5. Financial Review
Income: The charity’s income for the year was £176,034. This came from local authority funding, parent fees, fundraising and donations.
Expenditure: Total spending was £168,378. 88% of spending were staffing costs. Also spending on insurance, resources, and utilities.
The charity ended the year with a profit of £7,656 and reserves of about £9,600.
Reserves Policy: The trustees aim to hold reserves sufficient to cover at least one months' core operating costs, approximately £10,000.
6. Plans for the Future
In the coming year, we plan to:
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Enhance our outdoor learning with trips and new outside equipment
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Increase staff training and development
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Improve SEN support and continue with SEN training for all staff
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Continue to seek funding and community partnerships
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Continue to apply for grants
7. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
Approved by the Trustees on 28 June 2026 and signed on their behalf by: Zoe Rutland - Administrator
Mosterton Pre School
Profit and Loss Report
01 September, 2024 - 31 August, 2025
| Sales | ||
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| 4010 - Sales - Services | 28,126.39 | |
| 4201 - Bank Interest Received | 8.86 | |
| 4500 - Parental Donations | 13.00 | |
| 4510 - Funding | 142,547.43 | |
| 4511 - SEND Funding | 2,954.17 | |
| 4520 - Outside Donations | 429.60 | |
| 4530 - Fundraising Events | 1,954.08 | |
| Total Sales | £176,033.53 | |
| Direct Expenses | ||
| 5500 - Fundraising Costs | 42.00 | |
| 5700 - Preschool Stationery & Materials | 4,125.15 | |
| 5701 - Children Events | 302.00 | |
| 5703 - Food and Snacks | 858.87 | |
| Total Direct Expenses | £5,328.02 | |
| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | £170,705.51 | |
| Overheads | ||
| 7000 - Employee Wages and Salaries | 138,220.82 | |
| 7020 - Employers NI | 9,898.89 | |
| 7021 - Employment Allowance | -7,941.23 | |
| 7030 - Employer's Pension | 3,631.24 | |
| 7110 - Water Rates | 422.43 | |
| 7140 - Property and Maintenance Expenses | 2,121.40 | |
| 7210 - Gas & Oil | 1,339.12 | |
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| 7500 - Printing 2,421.91 |
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| 7520 - Office Stationery 689.43 |
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| 7530 - Telephone 972.67 |
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| 7550 - Computer & Software 1,960.81 |
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| 7620 - Consultancy & Professional Fees 583.20 |
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| 7630 - Business Insurance 2,641.17 |
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| 7640 - Equipment Hire 97.48 |
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| 7800 - Repairs and Renewals 334.02 |
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| 7810 - Cleaning 2,150.33 |
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| 7900 - Bank Charges and Interest 25.50 |
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| 8200 - General Expenses 735.67 |
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| 8210 - Subscriptions 531.90 |
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| 8220 - Clothing Costs 221.00 |
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| 8230 - Staff and Training Costs 1,992.66 |
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| Total Overheads | £163,050.42 |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | £7,655.09 |
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mosterton Preschool I report to the trustees on my exan]ination of the accounts of Mosterton Preschool for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢¢ordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section145 of the 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 Examiner's Statement Since the charitvs gross in¢ome did not exceed £250.000. l arn qualified to undertake the examination by being a person who is independent of the charity. I h&ve completed rny examination. I confirni that no material rnatters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. OT the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fonn 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. Signed: Name: Mrs Lucille Williams Relevant Professional Qualification (if appllcable): Chartered Accountant FCCA Address: 4 Laurel Close, BRtDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5RQ Date: