2025-04-02-accounts - St Pauls Second Steps Pre-School

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 03/04/24 Period start date To 02/04/25 Period end date Charity name: St Pauls Second Steps Pre School

Charity registration number:

1028204

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities	Objectives and Activities	Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Safe space for children to play & learn. To follow the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework which is communication & language, physical development, personal social & emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world & expressive arts & design. Supporting of parents & the wider family
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. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Teaching of children between the ages of 2 & 5 in a pre-school setting. Our mission is to cater to each child’s interests & needs in a well-resourced school setting to allow a development in key area’s & give space for mental & physical activities. Most importantly, to give the children the opportunity to play with a diverse range of toys & resources. Our vision is for every child when transitioning to primary school, to have a smooth enrolment to their new education setting
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustee confirms that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims & objectives & in planning current & future activities. The pre school operates in accordance with its charitable objectives to advance the education & development of children in the early years, providing high quality, inclusive early years education that benefits the local community

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SORP reference N/A

Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	The pre school is looking to develop the outside space in conjunction with the Church to help the children thrive during dry periods. This will help the Church promote the school to its Parish
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	N/A
Other

Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
The charity has generated a good profit
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Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
		The charity has generated a good profit
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.	Para 1.20	in the last financial year (24/25 year) with all relevant documents updated including policies. We have acquired good backing & support from the Church & our vision is to grow the school in conjunction with the Church to have a safe & harmonious environment for the children to thrive & grow

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The school is now flourishing under the control of the management and look to go from strength to strength in the coming years. This is shown in the last year of accounts where considerable profit has been made against its outgoings, testimony to how Hannah has developed the school in an organic way but at the same time ensuring a long-lasting ethos that re investment into the school is paramount to ensuring it is here in years to come

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Hannah holds a weekly meeting with
Nathan who is the Vicar who assists with
Performance of fundraising idea’s and support to develop the school
activities against objectives Para 1.41 within the Church setting. The school is
set looking to become Gift Aid affiliated in
this coming year
There has been investment in toys &
outside play equipment plus the School
Investment performance Para 1.41 has donated £1000 towards the
against objectives refurbishment/maintenance of the floor
within the school setting which is a multi
use area when not within the school
setting times. There has also been an
investment of circa £1000 for safe
guarding subscription to catalogue any
safe guarding events that happen within
children, family & staff
Other
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The school has developed a good reserve after Hannah Jones took over the school with a minimal amount of reserves. Since Hannah took over there have been several staff pay rises given the minimum wage increases each year, all of which only shows how well the school is being run, both physically & financially
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The school wants to be able to hold reserves sufficient to cover 6 months of salaries & running costs in the event that there is a down turn in enrolment numbers at the start of each academic year. Currently this is not quite being achieved but we hope that within the next 12 months this objective will be achieved
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£62,403
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The charity is flourishing and we believe will be going from strength to strength. We also hope that the current governments stance on subsidising children in a pre school setting will enhance this belief.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Torbay Council funding for children
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We don’t currently have a policy on this but are hoping that we can tie in with the Church to help with their objectives over time
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Falling birth rates within adults would be the only concern albeit whilst there is a national decline on this, its not fully understood the exact decline at local level
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Trust
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Identified by the manager, interviewed & appointed by the manager & deputy manager

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	We have; *Governance & conduct policy** Conflict of interest policy Safeguarding policy *Financial management policy** Charity trustee welcome pack*
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	This is being developed & we are currently recruiting further trustees & new committee members
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The school has close ties with St Pauls Church
Other

Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name St Pauls Second Steps Pre School
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1028204
Charity’s principal address Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2DQ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Karl Jones 11 [th] April 2024 Hannah Jones
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Karl Jones

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

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
	Karl Jones
	Trustee
	05/05/2025
	05/05/2025

	St Pauls Second Steps Pre-School 1028204 CC16a Receipts and payments accounts For the period from To 3/4/2024 2/4/2025 ===	St Pauls Second Steps Pre-School 1028204 CC16a Receipts and payments accounts For the period from To 3/4/2024 2/4/2025 ===
Section A Receipts and payments
	Restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Endowment funds	Last year
	to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
96,681 - - 96,681 58,603 12,639 - - 12,639 15,701 364 - - 364 6,194 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 109,683 - - 109,683 80,498 Council Funding Direct payments Other income *Sub total* (Gross income for AR) =~~_====~~
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). 109,683 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 109,683 *Sub total* *Total receipts* ~~=~~ ~~———~~		80,498 - -
A3 Payments 57,282 - - 57,282 42,116 2,143 - - 2,143 32 12,045 - - 12,045 11,734 - - - - 678 904 - - 904 324 1,944 - - 1,944 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74,319 - - 74,319 54,884 Wages and salaries Direct running costs Rent Insurance Subscriptions Accountancy *Sub total* —~~=====~~
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) 75,398 - - 54,884 1,079 - - 1,079 - - - - - 1,079 - - 1,079 - 75,398 *Sub total* *Total payments* IT additions ~~SS~~
A6 Cash funds last year end A5 Transfers between funds Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 34,285 - - 34,285 25,614 - - - - 28,118 - - 28,118 2,504 62,403 - - 62,403 28,118 - *Net of receipts/(payments)* *Cash funds this year end* ~~_===~~
	Restricted funds Unrestricted	Endowment
Categories	funds Details	funds
	to nearest £ to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash funds	62,403 - - 62,403 - - - - - - - - Bank account *Total cash funds* ===>
	(agree balances with receipts and payments
	OK OK account(s))	OK
	Unrestricted Restricted funds	Endowment
	funds	funds
	to nearest £ to nearest £ Details	to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ===>

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

28/08/2025

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Details	Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
Computer equipment	Unrestricted	1,526	-
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Signature	Print	Name	Date of approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

28/08/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report	Section A Independent Examiner’s Report	Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees		Charity Name St Pauls Second Steps Pre-School

On accounts for the year		02 April 2025 Charity no	1028204
	ended	(if any)

Set out on pages		1-2
		(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)	(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
		I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
		charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended02 / 04 / 2024.
Responsibilities and		As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report		accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
		(“the Act”).
		I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out
		under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
		have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission	have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
		under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent	I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have	I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement	come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
	disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
	respect:
	• the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
	of the Charities Act; or
	• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or	the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
	• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
	concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
	(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement	(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	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:	Date:21 May 2025 ~~Othe~~ ~~ff~~
Name:	Nicholas Millard

Relevant professional	F.M.A.A.T
qualification(s) or body
(if any):

Address:	13 Hyde Road
	Paignton, TQ4 5BW

Oct 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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

Oct 2018

IER