Southwater Village Hall
Pre.School
Southwater Willage Hall Pre-school
Report & Accounts
Forthe Year Ended 31" August 2024
Curve Accountancy
65 Gales Drive
Crawley
RH101QA
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Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Contents
Year Ended 31" August 2024
PAGE
Index
General Information
Report of the Trustees
Treasurer's Report
Chairperson's Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Staternent of Assets and Liabilities
Accounting Policles
10
Notes to the Accounts

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
General Information
Year Ended 31" August 2024
Trustees
Hannah Scholefield
Chair
ELizabeth Stacey
Jackjennings
Gemma Tidy
Phil Stenning
Lizzie Crawford
Mark Scholefield
Sarah Read
Zed Annan
Secretary
Treasurer
Nominated Person
Committee Person
Committee Person
Committee Person
Committee Person
Committee Person
Address
Church Lane
Southwater
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 9BT
Charity Number
1027293
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PIC
47 Carfax
Horsham
West Sussex
RH121YZ
Independent Examiner
Cutve Accountancy
65 Gales Drive
Crawley
West Sussex
RH101QA

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Report of the Trustees
Year Ended 31" August 2024
The tiustees submit their report and accounts for the yearended 31"August 2024
Constitution
The charity is governed by its constitution which follows the format recommended by
the Earlyyears ALliance.
Objects
The charity is established to enhance the development and education of children under
statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of
their children through community groups.
Organlsatlon
Southwater Village Hall Pre-SchooL was established in 1974 with the purpose of
providing pre-school education to those below the statutory school age. The pre-school
is run on a day-to-day basis by a manager who is supported by several staff.
With the support of the trustees, they are committed to a funded programme of
continuing professionaLdevelopment and work very hard to achieve this. In addition,
the manager and trustees regularly review policies to ensure that the charity is working
in line with current good practice and changing legislation.
The trustees, including officers. are elected or appointed on an 8nnual basis. The
trustees met periodically during the year under review. Between meetings, the officers
of the charity conduct its affairs and report theiractions ai the next meeting of the
trustees.
Trustees
The names of the current trustees (committee members) are stated on page 2 and are
parents of children attending the pre-schooL. ALI trusteeslcommittee members have to
complete DBS checks before thelrelection can be confirmed.
Reserves Pollcy
In line with the recommendations of the Ch8rityCommission, the pre-school has a
reseNe equivalent to approximately four months, expenses.
Publlc Benefit
Thetrustees confirm they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefitwhen reviewingthe charity's aims, objectives and services, and consider
howthe current and any proposed services and facilities willcontribute to them.
R8view of the Year
Duringthe last 12 months, the pre-school has enjoyed another active yearas described
in the treasurer's and chairperson's reports on the following pages.

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Treasurer's Report
Year Ended 31" August 2024
2023134 is looking to have been a very successful year financially for the preschool with
an expected profit of approximately £46,000. This represerbts a full recoup of the large
loss from the previous year and a little extra. Although the accounts have not yet been
independentlyexamined, we do not anticipate any large deviations from the existing
figures.
Our staffing cost have risen significantly over last year, this is partlydue to the minimum
wage increase in April and our revamp of the pay Structure, however this was a
necessary change to benefit staff welfare and retention. To offset this, the amount
received in government funding has also increased significantly, due in part to the
increased nurrber of children. This is projected to increase further movingforward as
we now have permission to accept more children.
Next yearwill present a challenge 8S the rent forthe village hall is rising 8nd there is a
significant rise in minimum wage from April. At this time, we do not knowwhat the
increase in funding per child will be, so it hasn't been possible to complete an accurate
forecast.
On a positive note, sessions from January are full so we are in the best positlon we can
be now. I know that Emma has a plan to carryon our recent success with fundraisingto
help with some ofthe consumable expenses.

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Chairperson's Report
Year Ended 31" August 2024
Having reflected on the past 12 months, it is genuinely amazing how far the pre-school
has come and what a journeywe have been on.
As with all charities, there have been plenty of challenges. Most notably a turbulent
relationship with the accountants, staff retention and parent support.
However, there have been so many positives. The staff smashed Ofsted, which is a
huge testament to their hard work and passion for the pre-school. We have had a huge
focus on fundraising with success achieving grants and hosting a Summer fete, where
we also unveiled our dinosaur rebrand, which I thinkwe can all agree has been a huge
hit. The waiting list has never looked so healthy and we have employed a book keeper,
who has transformed our relationship with the financ8s and future proofing the pre-
school moving forward.
On a more personal note, l am so proud of the committeeand whatwe have achieved.
The running of the pre-school is completely reliant on a parent led committee 8nd this
is no easyfeat. especially with such little supportfrom the large majority of parents.
Thankyou to this wonderful bunch and those who could not be here, for continuingto
show up, offer your time and expertise and ensure we have a laugh (well most of the
time!), whilst doing it.
Andto continue the tradition of poetry at the AGM,..
Emma and Georgia are the perfect dream team.
Leading the pre-school like no one's ever seen.
Full of passion, ideas and a love forthe school,
Always working hard to keep things on track at the hall.
Mark is Nr organised and keeps us on track,
And the creator of the new logo - we've never Looked back,
Gemma is our resident expert- thankgoodness she's here,
She is full of knowledge and suggestions when we have no idea!
Jack is the numbers man, who forecasts our fate.
He always gets things acr,oss the Line, even if it's a little late!
Luckily he introduced us to Georgia, who has been an absolute star,
She has supported us enormously and really raised the bar.
Liz is our lovely secretarywho likes to bring some order.
She is full of useful knowledge, some of which comes from the border!
Phil is our longest standing member, who never misses a meeting.
He's our IT guy, checking inboxes to make sure we're receiving.

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
A big shout out to Sarah, the fundraisingwizard.
A phenomenal effort this year- that fete wouLd have happened even in a blizzard!
Lizzie is now firmly part of the gang, she is here largely down to me.
Sadly she couldn't be here tonight, but we'll let her off as she's just had a baby.
Zed is our newest recruit and we were very pleased to see him.
A secondaryschool teacher and safeguarding Lead with knowledge full to the brim!
Thankyou to each and every one ofyou for all that you have done and do,
Thisyearwould not have been half the success if it wasn'tfor all ofyou.
Signed
Date
Hannah Scholefield
Chairperson

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Independent Examiner's Report
Year Ended 31" August 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the
period 1" September 2023 to 31" August 2024, which are set out on pages 8-11.
RaspéetiV8 r8sponsibilitles of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees considerthat an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) ofthe
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilityto:
examine the accounts undersection 145 of the 2011 Act,.
tofoLlow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given bythe Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independant examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items ordisclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning anysuch matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide aLI the evidence that would be required in an
audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true
and fairvi8w' and the report is limited to th088 matters set out in the statement below,
Indapendent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to myattention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that inany material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
complywith the accounting requirements ofthe 2011 Act have not been
{2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Narne: Chris Irving
Relevant professional qualification or body: FMAAT
Address". Curve Accountancy, 65 Gales Drive, Three Bridges. Crawley RH10 1 QA
Date: 30th May 2025

Southwater Village Hall Pre-school
Statement of Financial Activities
Year Ended 31°, August 2024
2023
Income:.
Donation5
Fundraising events and activities
Fees - Free entitlement
Fees- Non-funded
M ilk refunds
U niform sal8S
Lunch Link
Membershlp & lolning fees
Grants received
Other income
Bank deposit Interesi
100
1173
165161
41103
37
73
67415
21099
271
277
1815
12541
2690
500
320
79
Total Income
225403
89251
Exp8n888:.
Salaries i ncluding social s8curity Costs
Staff trai ning and welfare
Renl of village hall
Purchase of uniforms
Equipment
Consumables
Event8
Outdoor 8rea donatlon
Milk
Books
Insurance
Office equipment
Stalionery
Administratlon
Professional Foes
Memberships and subscriptions
8ank charges
Sundry expenses
Marketing & Advertising
Familyfees
DBS costs
Cleaning
Depreciation
155327
2800
7953
1200
375
4259
135
104777
56
7953
694
1144
2238
5000
101
959
796
379
915
5359
5261
2619
230
612
19
-4768
254
668
150
929
51
415
504
Total expenses
178825
130552
SurpluslDeficil for the year
46578
-41301

Southwater Village Hall Pre-SchooL
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Year Ended 31" August 2024
2023
Flxed Assats
Tangible assets
1889
2304
Current Assets
Debtors
C85h at bankand in hand
2411
153727
156138
507
117545
118052
Current Llabllities
Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
28399
37306
Netcurrent Assets
127739
80746
Total assets less liabilltles
129628
83050
Represenled by:
Funds brought forward
SurpluslDef icit for the year
Funds Carried forward
83050
46578
129628
124351
-41301
83050
The financial statements on pages 8 to 11 were epproved by the trustees on
were 8pprov8d by the Trustees by..
and
Name:
Chairperson
Name:
Treasurer