## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** ## **Charity name: Loxwood Preschool** ## **Charity registration number: 1028253** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The objective of the charity is to advance
the education and development of children
aged between 2 and 4 years within the
village of Loxwood and the surrounding
area, by providing a safe, caring, and
stimulating environment where children can
learn through play.
Our Aims at Loxwood Pre-School are:
· To learn through play, choice and
independence.
· To feel safe, happy and nurtured.
· To follow the EYFS.
· To work together as part of a community.
· To be independent, kind learners who are
ready for transition to school.
· For all staff to know the children well and
plan personalized next steps that are
inclusive
In addition, the preschool promotes the
involvement of parents and carers in their
children’s early learning and fosters strong
connections with the wider community.| |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|Loxwood Preschool’s main activities during
the year were focused on delivering high-
quality early years education and care. The
preschool provided a safe, stimulating, and
inclusive environment for children aged 2 to
5, supporting their learning through a play-
based curriculum aligned with the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
framework. Services included structured
sessions, forest school sessions, SEN
support, and school readiness activities. In
addition to core provision, the preschool
organised events such as a summer sports
day and fair and Christmas nativity and
fundraiser, which contributed to both
community engagement and small-scale| |||fundraising.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees actively maintain the running
of the Pre-School and ensure that it meets
all policies set out within the governing
constitution as well as maintaining close
relationships between the parents and the
Pre-School staff.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||
SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|We remain grateful to the efforts of our staff
and parents in generating fundraising
income, where possible.
During Sports Day event the Committee set
up a brilliant bar and ice cream station
which was open though out and very
popular. Following the sports events the
Committee had organised a bouncy castle
and encouraged families to stay for a
picnic. Parents and staff.
There have been several other successful
fundraising highlights this year supported
by the volunteers on the committee. The
most notable being “The Sponsored Toddle
Week” which raised enough money to buy
and fit an LED Interactive Whiteboard. A
Christmas fair, regular Tuck Shop sales,
and a Halloween bake sale,| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference |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|We were inspected by Ofsted in September
2024 and were delighted to receive Good
in all areas. Ofsted noted:
“Staff warmly greet children into this
nurturing and caring pre-school. They place
a strong focus on children's personal,
social and emotional development from the
start. Staff build strong and trusting
relationships with children, offering them
lots of cuddles and reassurance. This helps
children to feel safe and secure. Children
smile as they see familiar faces. They
delight in playing games with their friends,
showing a sense of belonging.”
During the academic year of 2024-2025 we
have continued to work hard to ensure
there is a wide range of activities and
learning experiences on offer within our
setting. We are committed to ensuring that
these support all children’s development in
line with the EYFS Framework. An Ofsted
inspector commented on our attention to
detail and broad range of opportunities for
Physical Development- from Gross Motor
to Fine Motor.
We have actively been seeking ways to be
a visible part of our community and have
been strengthening links with the North Hall
Committee and the Village Day Committee.
We staffed the Bouncy Castle stand at the
Village Day in June.
Sports Day: In July 2025 we held our
annual Sports Day on the main school field.
This event was very well attended by
families and extended family. It was well
organised and inclusivity was at the heart
of enabling parents to be involved and all
children to take part with the support they
required as a result the children and their
families all took part in a carousel of
activities and subsequent races with
enthusiasm and joy.
Curriculum enrichment provided - Visitors
and Experiences:
Therapy Dog-Kayleigh
Fire Service inc truck
Vet Nurse & small pets
Visit from Rev James
Drumming workshop
Dance workshop
Musical Friends
Year 6 readers visiting from Loxwood
school
Watching the Panto at Loxwood school
Watching the Loxwood school Year 5 & 6|| |---|---|---|---| show ,Aladdin Trip to Little Street, Role Play centre followed by picnic. Throughout the year we regularly got out and about in our local area at least once a week. We walked to the Jubilee Gardens, North Hall, the Woods, Spy Lane Chapel, The Onslow Pub and the Wey & Arun Canal! We love to be out in our village and foster a sense of place and belonging for our children. During the academic year 2024/2025 we have supported our families in a variety of ways to enable inclusivity, opportunities and support. -Pre-School funded 1 hour a week for a looked after child. -Secured £500 grant from a local charity Loxwood Transport Trust to fund a full day per week for a looked after child, including free access to our monthly dance class, for a year. -Stamps bought to enable postage of child’s artwork to a parent. -Sand timer bought for a disadvantaged child with SEND to have at home to support consistency between home and Pre-School. -Free bouncy castle pass given to a disadvantaged child for Sports Day. It has been recognised nationally that there is an increased level of SEND need in Early Years settings and our 2024-2025 cohort would fall in line with that. There is a variety of need within our setting now, all of which require careful consideration to ensure our daily practices are inclusive. We have built relationships with these children and families and there has been a range of receptive engagements from the parents. We have made adaptions to our setting and a developed a personalised approach for these children. Staff have taken on 1:1 supportive roles for focus children and we have provided equipment and resources to best support these children’s needs. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41| |---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |---|---|---| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The preschool ended the 2024-2025
financial year with a surplus of £8.732.
The financial statements report a net
income of £96,706 for the year ending July
2025, an increase of 18% from 2024.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Reserves are held to protect the charity
against unexpected drops in income or
sudden increases in expenditure, such as
emergency maintenance, staffing costs, or
changes in government funding. The
trustees review the reserves level regularly
to ensure it remains appropriate and
proportionate to the preschool’s needs and
future plans.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|The preschool maintains a reserve of
£10,000 in a 30-day notice account to
cover unexpected closures and mandated
redundancy packages.
We also hold £10,500 in an instant access
savings account to cover sudden increases
in expenditure, emergency maintenance
and to support with cash flow during the
Autumn term where income is often lower
than at other points.| |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|At the time of this report, the trustees are
confident that Loxwood Preschool can
continue operating for the foreseeable
future and have a full cohort of children for
the next 2 year. However, like many small
charitable settings, the preschool faces
ongoing financial pressures due to rising
operational costs and potential changes to
government funding for early years
education.
The trustees regularly review the financial
position, maintain close oversight of income
and expenditure, and continue to explore
additional fundraising opportunities to
support long-term sustainability.
While there are no immediate concerns, the
trustees remain vigilant and proactive in
managing any risks that could impact the
charity’s ability to continue its operations.| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Council funding, including the 15 and 30
hours free entitlement, forms the core of
the preschool’s income and supports the
delivery of early years education to eligible
families. Additionally, private fees
contribute, for families not eligible for
funded hours or those attending beyond
funded hours.
In addition, the preschool benefits from
community fundraising activities. This year
we raised £2,245 from fundraising such as
our nativity show and sponsored walk event
These funded help to buy resources, make
improvements to the learning environment
and pay for enrichment activities for the
children.| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Early Years Alliance Model Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Unincorporated| |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|In accordance with the preschool’s
constitution, which follows the Early Years
Alliance model, a committee of trustees
who are elected annually by the members
of the charity at the Annual General
Meeting (AGM). The committee must
consist of at least three but not more than
twelve members, the majority of whom
must be parents of children currently
attending the setting. All trustees serve in a
voluntary capacity.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
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structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Loxwood Preschool| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|1028253| |Charity’s principal address|Badgers Way
Loxwood
West Sussex
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||KimberleyPeschier|Chair|Appointed 30/6/24|| ||Grace Barr|Treasurer|Appointed 6/2/24|| ||Katherine Giannini-
Nye|Secretary|Appointed 11/2/25|| ||Emma Minto||Appointed 23/6/24|| ||Philippa Harder||Appointed 19/6/24|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved ## **Director name** 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 ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Type of**|**Name**|**Address**| |---|---|---| |**adviser**||| ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **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** K.Peschier **Signature(s)** G.Barr Kimberley Peschier **Full name(s)** Grace Barr **Position (eg Secretary,** Treasurer Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 1/6/2026 ## **LOXWOOD PRESCHOOL** ## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** ## **For the Year Ending 31st July 2025** |**Income**|**2025**|**2024**| |---|---|---| |Private Fees|13,003|16,416| |Council Funding|78,881|62,999| |Loxfest|0|0| |Fundraising|1,676|1,041| |Interest|554|265| |Christmas Event|569|989| |Donations|2,023|0| |**Total**|**96,706**|**81,710**| |**Expenditure**|**2025**|**2024**| |Salaries, Recruitment & Payroll Costs|69,861|56,602| |Training & Subscription(DBR)|1,051|1,377| |Christmas Event Expenses|282|316| |Telephone|677|588| |Premises Utilities|1,149|1,876| |Premises Repairs & Replacements|2,389|1,912| |Postage & Stationery|987|802| |Advertising|1,067|0| |Insurances|1,866|2,764| |Consumables|1,757|2,868| |Accountancy & Bookkeeping Fees|1,546|1,459| |Premises (Rent)|1,119|2,217| |Bank Fees|47|74| |Depreciation|3,847|3,387| |Legal Expenses|0|1,662| |IT Software and Consumables|329|215| |**Total**|**87,974**|**78,119**| |**Income over Expenditure**|**8,732**|**3,591**| ## **LOXWOOD PRESCHOOL** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **For the Year Ending 31st July 2025** |**LOXWOOD PRESCHOOL**
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**For the Year Ending 31st July 2025**| |---|---|---| |**Fixed Assets**
**Notes**
Loxfest Equipment and Website
Portacabin and Outside Space
Office Equipment
Technical Equipment
Toys
Shed
Playground and flooring|**2025**
0
7,655
588
888
1,036
16
8,873|**2024**
329
8,506
379
0
1,444
33
10,229| |**Total**|**19,056**|**20,920**| |**Current Assets**
Loxwood CIO 8368
Loxwood Savings 9968
Loxwood 6568
Paypal Account
Loxwood Fundraising 2760
Loxwood Preschool 32 Day
Debtor|**2025**
47
7
24,649
0
14,458
10,624
0|**2024**
47
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23,127
0
14,320
10,207
162| |**Total**|**49,785**|**47,870**| |**Less Current Liabilities**
Creditors
Accruals
Deferred Income|**2025**
0
636
0|**2024**
0
456
8,861| |**Total**|**636**|**9,317**| |||| |**Net Current Assets**|**68,205**|**59,473**| |Represented by
Accumulated Funds
Surplus (Deficit) for the year|**2025**
59,473
8,732
**68,205**|**2024**
55,882
3,591
**59,473**| |||| **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name Loxwood Pre-School **On accounts for the year** 31 July 2025 **Charity no** 1028253 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1 - 2 (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 ended **31/07/2025** . **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 under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to **examiner's statement** undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. _Delete_ [ ] _if not applicable._ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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 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 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Date:** 09/06/2026 **Signed: Name:** Jane Briggs 1 **June 2026** **IER** **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):** FCPA **Address:** Unit 3, The Dairy, Tilehouse Farm Offices, East Shalford Lane, Shalford Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8AE ## **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** None to disclose **any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **June 2026** **IER**