2025-08-31-accounts - Explorers

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025 Period end date

Charity name: Explorers Pre-School

Charity registration number: 1027807

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	The aims of the pre-school are to enhance the development and educaton of children primarily under statutory school age, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	a) ofering appropriate play, educaton and care facilites, family learning and extended hour groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the actvites of such groups, ensuring that such groups ofer opportunites for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means of ability. b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promotng public interest in and recogniton of such needs in the local areas. c) instgatng and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-School LearningAlliance.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The trustees of Explorers Pre-School confrm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public beneft when exercising their powers and dutes. The trustees have considered how the actvites and objectves of the pre-school contribute to the charity's aims and provide beneft to the public, partcularly through the provision of accessible early years educaton and development opportunites for children within the local community.

Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document

The aims of the pre-school are to enhance the development and
educaton of children primarily under statutory school age, by
encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of
their children through community groups.

Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.

a) ofering appropriate play, educaton and care facilites, family
learning and extended hour groups, together with the right of
parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the
actvites of such groups, ensuring that such groups ofer
opportunites for all children whatever their race, culture, religion,
means of ability.
b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their
families and promotng public interest in and recogniton of such
needs in the local areas.
c) instgatng and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects
of the Pre-School LearningAlliance.

Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

The trustees of Explorers Pre-School confrm that they have had
due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public beneft
when exercising their powers and dutes. The trustees have
considered how the actvites and objectves of the pre-school
contribute to the charity's aims and provide beneft to the public,
partcularly through the provision of accessible early years
educaton and development opportunites for children within the
local community.

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.

During the year, Explorers Pre-School, Henstridge has contnued to
provide high-quality early years educaton and care for local
children and families. A key achievement has been the increasing
number of families choosing to send their children to the pre-
school, demonstratng the confdence that the local community
places in the setng and the services it provides.
The charity has successfully established a strong and efectve new
staf team, creatng a positve and nurturing environment that
supports children's learning, development and wellbeing. This
stable and dedicated team has enabled the pre-school to maintain
high standards of care while meetng the needs of a growing
number of children.
As a result of increased enrolment and careful fnancial
management, child numbers have risen throughout the year and
the charity has achieved a small fnancial surplus. This places the
pre-school in a stronger positon to contnue delivering its services
and investng in future improvements.
The work of the charity has made a signifcant diference to its
benefciaries by providing children with opportunites to develop
socially, emotonally and educatonally in a safe and stmulatng
environment. Families have benefted from access to reliable, high-
quality early years provision that supports children's readiness for
school and enables parents and carers to work, train or pursue
other commitments.
The wider beneft to society is refected in the contributon the
pre-school makes to the local community by supportng children's
early development, promotng positve outcomes for future
learning, and providing an accessible and valued service for local
families. The contnued growth and sustainability of the pre-school
demonstrate its importance within the community and its ongoing
positve impact on children and families.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	The charity is in a positve positon with a small surplus.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Explorers Pre-School maintains fnancial reserves to ensure the contnued stability, sustainability, and efectve operaton of the setng. Reserves are held to provide a fnancial safety net that enables the pre-school to meet its ongoing commitments and obligatons during periods of unexpected fnancial pressure or reduced income.
Amount of reserves held	£24,750
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	The charity’s principal source of income is government funding, which provides the majority of funding for Explorers Pre-School.

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure, Governance	and Management
Type ofgoverningdocument	Consttuton
How is the charity constituted?	Unincorporated associaton
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions	Elected by the members at the AGM, with provision for co-opted trustees if required.

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Explorers Pre-School
Registered charitynumber	1027807
Charity’s principal address	C/O St Nicholas Church School Ash Walk Henstridge Templecombe Somerset BA8 0QD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
James Webb	Chairperson	23/06/2025
HayleyVincent	Secretary
BarryHowlet	Treasurer
Sophie Mclean
Victoria Furby
Esme Robins
LucyGilbert		23/06/2025
Hannah Aveta		23/06/2025
Maxine Mewet		23/06/2025
AmyBartell		23/06/2025

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature
Full name	MR JAMES WEBB
Position	Chairperson
Date	06/10/2025

Explorers Pre School			No
			1027807
Receipts andpayments accounts				CC16a
For the period from	1-Sep-24	To	31-Aug-25

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 14,512 85,160 - - - 354 - 3,289 - - 103,315 - - - 103,315 4,100 84,327 3,294 1,217 800 2,581 658 725 1,022 455 697 60 378 100,314 - - - 100,314 3,001 - 21,748 24,749	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 14,512 85,160 - - - 354 - 3,289 - - - 103,315 - - - 103,315 4,100 84,327 3,294 1,217 800 2,581 658 725 1,022 455 697 60 378 100,314 - - - 100,314 3,001 - 21,748 24,749	Last year to the nearest £
Parents Fees	14,512				14,950
Vouchers	85,160				62,976
Grants	-				-
Donations	-				700
Fundraising	-				-
Bank Interest	354				277
	-				-
Fundraising (Lloyds)	3,289				2,772
PettyCash	-				-

	-				-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	103,315				81,675

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
	-				-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					81,675

FundraisingCosts	4,100				-
Salaries	84,327				52,915
Improvements	3,294				-
Otherprenmises costs	1,217				1,900
Cateringcosts	800				-
Consumables & equipment	2,581				717
Office Costs	658				1,389
Insurance	725				551
Trainingcost	1,022				535
Recruitment	455				788
Otherpayments	697				818
Bank charges	60				60
Goods and Toys	378				1,644
*Sub total*	100,314				61,317

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
	-
	-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					61,317

	3,001	-	-	3,001	1,674
	-		-	-	-
	21,748	-	-	21,748	20,074
	24,749	-	-	24,749	21,748

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted funds

Restricted funds

Endowment funds

Categories

Details

to nearest £

B1 Cash funds As at 31st August 2025 - CAF As at 31st August 2025 - Lloyds *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details B2 Other monetary assets Details B3 Investment assets Details Details B5 Liabilities Signature #VALUE! B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	23,208
	1,542
	-
	24,750
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					Receiptsandpaymentsaccounts						CC16a
				Fortheperiod from			01-Sept-23	To	31-Aug-24
SectionAReceiptsand			payrnents
				Unrestricted funds			Restricted funds	Endowment funds	Total	funds	Lastyear
			tothe nearest t				tothenearestt	tothenearest£	tothenearest_t_		tothenearest£
A1Receipts
Parents Fees					14,512					14,512	14.950
Vouchers					85,180					85,180	62,976
Grants Donations Fundraising					---					-- -			- 700 -
Bank Interest					354					354-			'277 -
					-
Fundraising (Uoyds)					3,289					3.289	2,n2
Petty Cash• Subtotal(Gross income for AR)					- - 103,315					--- 103,315	81,875
anvesmensa es,
					-
		Subtotal				I		:11	:11	:11			:I
	Totalreceipts		I	103,315 11				II	11	103,31511	81,676
A3Pavments
Fundraising Costs					4.100					4,100			-
Salaries					84,327					84,327	52,915
Improvements					3,294					3,294			-
otherprenmisescosts					1,217					1,217		1,900
Catering costs					800					800			-
Consumables & equipment					2,581					2,581			717
11:-					658 725					658 725		1,389 551
Training cost					1,022					1,022			535
Recruitment					455					455			788
Otherpayments					697					897			818
Bankcharges					eo					eo			60
GoodsandToys					378					378		1,844
		Subtotal			100,314					100,314	11,317
A4AssetandInvestment
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					--
		Subtotal			-
Totalpayments			I__ 10_0,3_14_ ,II._____ ,I_I_____ I I							100,31•11__ &1,3_1_1__
Netofreceiptal(paymenta)			3,001 1-------'-~							3,001	1,874
ASTransfersbetweenfunds
A6Cashfundslastyearend					21,748					21,7~	20,074
Cashfundsthisyearend			24,749 __,							24,749

SectionB Statementof	SectionB Statementof	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod	assets and liabilitiesatthe endoftheperiod
					Unreatrlcted	Reatrlcted			Endowment
Categones		Details			funds		fund•		funds
					tonearoatt	to noaroatt			tonurntt
B 1Cashfunds	As at 31st August 2025 -		CAF		23,208
	Asat 31st August 2025 -		Uovds		1,542
						.
		Totalcashfunds			24,750
		(ag,Nbelancnwlhrecelptaandpayment. ac:c:ount(a))		'	I III_(If (_	C.,
					Unrestricted	Restricted			Endowment
					funds		funds		funds
	Details				tonearest£	tonearest£			tonearest£
B2Othermonetaryassets
								-
		Details			Fundtowhich assetbelongs	Cost(optional)			Currentvalue (oDtJonal)
B31nvestmentassets
		Details			Fundtowhich assetbelongs	Cost(optional)			Currentvalue (optional)
B4Assetsretainedforthe
.rity'sownuse
					Fundtowhich	Amountdue			Whendue
		Details			llabllltyrelates		(optional)		footk>nal)
B5Liabilities
Signedby oneortwo trusteesonbehall of all the trustees		Signature			Print Name				Dateof annroval
CCXXR2accounts (SS)			2						29/CM/2026