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## Trustees[u ] Annual Report for the p-d 

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Period end date 

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I **Charity name** I St Augustine's Nursery ~~ae~~ **' Oi:her names charity is known by** ~~——————~~ **Registered charity number (if any)** ._I 1_0_2_ _37_0 _______ __. ~~awe~~ SC~S~S~*d 

**Charity's principal address** Subud House 

'14 Culverden Down Tunbridge Wells, Kent **Postcode TN4 9SA j** 

## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

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|Alastair Watts|Chair|**year**|Committee and Ofsted|
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|Toni Pierce|Co-Manager||Committee and Ofsted|
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**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

**T ype o a v1ser f d . Name Address Accountant Claire Holly 22 Bramley Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6BD** ~~———~~ **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) -** Toni Pierce (Co Manager),Jennifer Ashbrook Co-Manager) I 

**Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts** Type of governing document Pre-School Learning Alliance Constitution 2011 ity is c[2 Senior Staff Members ] - 1G1 ;{ ·011 1 3 Committee Members _. Committee Members are appointed annually at the Annual General Trustee s _(:_ G. J Meeting ·'.-H r,,r·.1([l] **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** The nursery is governed by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, KCC, You **may choose** to include Ofsted and the Charity Commission. We follow the policies and guidelines additional information, where set out by these governing bodies. relevant, about: • policies and procedures The nursery has Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in place, adopted for the induction and including following all EYFS guidelines. Our Safeguarding policies cover training of trustees; amongst other things, disciplinary issues, parental complaints, e-safety and use of photography and mobile phones. All staff have training in • the charity's organisational Safeguarding, first aid and health and safety, which are kept up-to-date. structure and any wider Risk assessment is carried out daily and in case of unforeseen network with which the charity circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions. works; o relationship with any related DBS checks are carried out on all staff and Committee Members. New parties; staff have a 3 month probationary period, which can be extended if staff need further training. e trustees' consideration of major risks and the system The nursery is managed by the Committee Chair, Treasurer and two Coand procedures to manage 5, plus 2 apprentices them. Managers. The current staff number is ~~i~~ **',Section C Objectives and activities** 2 



St Augustine's Nursery is a pre-school nursery, providing daily term time sessional care for children aged 2-5. We meet all standards set out by the Pre-School Learning Alliance, KCC and Ofsted. **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** ~~aE~~ Provide childcare according to current EYFS standards for children between the ages of 2-5. Our early years education provides well­ rounded care in a bright, spacious, happy and safe environment. 

We offer 15 hours funded childcare and additional up to 31.5 hours early years education for all 3 year olds through KCC funding. 

Working parents of 3 year olds receive up to 30 hours funded childcare per week and parents of 2 year olds receive up to 15 hours funded childcare per week. 

**Summary of the main activities undertaken for the** We offer the Free for 2 scheme, funded by KCC, providing 15 hours **public benefit in relation to** free childcare for 2 year olds from low income families. **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)** 

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Our volunteers contribute enormously to our nursery in many different ways, through volunteering with supporting the daily running of the nursery, and volunteering on the committee. 

You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: 

   - (1) Committee Members ensure the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring all policies are up-to-date and statutory requirements are met. They also manage staffing issues and arrange fundraising activities. 

      - Some parents help out at fundraising events. 

- c policy on grantmaking; 

- qi policy programme related investment; 

- **e** contribution made by volunteers. 

## **. Section D** 

- Committee Members provide their services on a voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration. 

- Parents and carers are encouraged to be involved in all matters involving the nursery and their child's care and education . 

## **Achievements and performance** 

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Achievements and performance · 

"Section D **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** a 

Terms 1 and 2: 

Fundraising from Christmas Nativity, Raffle Hamper, Christmas Photos, Take and Make and Cake Stall 

Focus on settling in and routines and boundaries 

Terms 3 and 4: 

Fundraising from an Easter raffle 

Fundraising from a sponsored bounce 

. Focus on healthy eating and oral hygiene 

Terms 5 and 6: 

Fundraising from a sponsored grand prix and sale of graduation photos. 

Focus on school readiness and seasons 

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' **, Section E Financial review** 

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The committee regularly checks the nursery's finances, maintains **Brief statement of the** expenditure and ensures there is a surplus available for unforeseen **charity's policy on reserves** circumstances. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** — **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include Nursery funds come from KCC fees, fundraising, donations additional information, where and sale of nursery book bags and uniform. 

**Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: 

- 3 the charity's principal s__ources of funds (including any fundraising); 

Expenditure is salaries, rent and rates, insurance, governing body fees, bookkeeping costs ,stationery, equipment, events and training. 

- <!I how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; 

Any unanticipated spending is approved by the committee. 

- s investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. 

# **;·-section F** aR **. Other optional information , , ·.** SER Se a a alana Due to increasing rent costs, we are considering a move to a local school site. 

## **Declaration** 

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**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees** 

**Signature(s)** Alastair Watts **Full name(s)** Alastair Watts **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Chair **etc)** ——— **Date** 19/05/2025 

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## **ST AUGUSTINE’S NURSERY** 

## **FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS** 

## **FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD FROM** 

**1[st] SEPTEMBER 2023** 

**UNTIL 31[st] AUGUST 2024** 



## **St Augustine’s Nursery** 

Company Information For the Period Ended 31[st] August 2024 

|Business:|Committee run children’s nursery|
|---|---|
|Registered office address:|Subud House|
||14 Culverden Down|
||Tunbridge Wells|
||Kent|
||TN4 9SA|
|Accounts prepared by:|Claire Holly FMAAT|
||CH Bookkeeping Services Limited|
||22 Bramley Gardens|
||Paddock Wood|
||Kent|
||TN12 6BD|





## **St Augustine’s Nursery** 

Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] August 2024 

## Report of the accountant to St Augustine’s Nursery 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31[st] August 2024. 

I have prepared these financial statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you.   I do not express any opinion on the financial statements. 

You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting year. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited. 

The financial statements are provided exclusively to the committee for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and I shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance. 

Claire Holly FMAAT CH Bookkeeping Services Limited 22 Bramley Gardens Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BD 

Date: 15/11/2024 



## **St Augustine’s Nursery** 

## **Income & Expenditure Account for the period from 1[st] September 2023 to 31[st] August 2024** 

|**Income**<br>KCC<br>Fees<br>Fundraising<br>Donations<br>T Shirts<br>Other<br>Interest<br>Grant Income<br>**Expenses**<br>Staff Costs<br>Rent & Rates<br>Insurance & PLA Membership<br>Telephone<br>Ofsted Charges<br>ICO Charges<br>Staff Training<br>Bank Charges<br>Bookkeeping<br>Stationery / Office Costs<br>License Fees<br>Advertising / Marketing<br>Fundraising<br>Equipment / Activities<br>Snacks<br>Uniforms<br>Legal Fees<br>Grant Spending<br>Other<br>**Net Income – Profit (Loss) for the year**|**2023 / 2024**<br>**2022 / 2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>£80,551.88<br>£66,619.16<br>£15,597.15<br>£18,811.14<br>£300.10<br>£1,044.34<br>£0.00<br>£173.00<br>£20.00<br>£76.50<br>£721.74<br>£253.00<br>£80.92<br>£55.64<br>£4,537.31<br>£1,303.00|
|---|---|
||**£101,809.10**<br>**£88,335.78**<br>£78,244.55<br>£68,895.45<br>£11,567.05<br>£10,335.73<br>£860.80<br>£821.53<br>£118.80<br>£118.80<br>£50.00<br>£50.00<br>£35.00<br>£35.00<br>£1,180.00<br>£253.00<br>£60.00<br>£60.00<br>£1,325.00<br>£1,260.00<br>£1,841.49<br>£1,300.60<br>£130.82<br>£251.50<br>£0.00<br>£0.00<br>£282.27<br>£20.00<br>£1,517.47<br>£1,390.19<br>£322.87<br>£247.06<br>£203.50<br>£184.50<br>£102.10<br>£270.00<br>£3,299.83<br>£658.81<br>£632.38<br>£602.74|
||**£101,773.93**<br>**£86,754.91**|
||<br>**£35.17**<br>**£1,580.87**|





## **St Augustine’s Nursery** 

## **Balance Sheet as at 31[st] August 2024** 

|**Current Assets**<br>Bank<br>Petty Cash<br> <br>**Less Current Liabilities**<br> <br>**Net Current Assets**<br> <br>Consisting of:<br>Retained Surplus from prior year<br>Current year profit (loss)|**2023 / 2024**<br>**2022 / 2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>£29,489.35<br>£29,444.07<br>£15.33<br>£25.44|
|---|---|
||**£29,504.68**<br>**£29,469.51**<br>£0.00<br>£0.00|
||**£0.00**<br>**£0.00**<br>**£29,504.68**<br>**£29,469.51**<br>£29,469.51<br>£27,888.64<br>**£35.17**<br>**£1,580.87**|
||**£29,504.68**<br>**£29,469.51**|





Vikki Vellacott AATQB 

5 Blackberry Way Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BP 

21 May 2025 

Toni Pierce 

St Augustine’s Nursery 

Subud House, 14 Culverden Down 

Tunbridge Wells 

Kent TN4 9SA 

**Accounts: 1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024** 

To Toni, 

Further to my meeting with Claire Holly to review your accounts, I can verify that these are a true reflection of the accounts dated 1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024. 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

With thanks 

Vikki Vellacott AATQB