REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
FOR
PENNINGTON NURSERY
PENNINGTON NURSERY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 | to | 13 |
PENNINGTON NURSERY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Aim
The principle purpose of Pennington Nursery is 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 and by:
a) Offering appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children, regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability:
b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local area(s).
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charity and is controlled by its governing document. The charity registration number with the Charity Commission is 1028638.
The Nursery serves the local community but does not apply any form of restriction, geographical or otherwise to allow access to its services. The Nursery's educational operations are regulated by Ofsted and Cumbria County Council. The Nursery is currently rated as 'Good' by Ofsted.
The services offered by the Trustees of the Nursery are deemed to be beneficial by their nature and are available to a large section of the public.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The year ending on August 31st 2024 has marked another successful year for Pennington Nursery in meeting its charitable objects. The trustees and Nursery Managers have focussed resources during the year on enhancing the external environment for the children, with the building of an outdoor classroom area and other general improvements to the external play areas. Demand remains high for nursery places, including the baby room, as well as for the after school and holiday club. The relationship with Pennington School is strong, with many shared activities as well as the continuation of the shared trustee and Link Governor.
The trustees were pleased that the Nursery was able to become a Living Wage Foundation employer from September 2024 and they remain committed to supporting and enhancing the pay and remuneration offered to staff.
The Nursery Manager and Education Manager are responsible for the management and education provision respectively and the trustees wish to thank them and all the staff for their excellent work. The managers have been given full delegated responsibility for operational decision making by the trustees and the trustees meet as a body on a regular basis to receive reports from the Nursery managers.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The financial position of the Nursery remains strong, with income from Nursery fees and grants providing a total revenue of £467,360 and expenditure on charitable activities of £413,755. This has resulted in a net surplus contribution to reserve of £53,605. The Nursery retains sufficient liquid reserves to meet its short and long term liabilities, the cash position remains strong and there are no bad debts. The cash position has reduced from the previous year as a result of cash resources being directed towards capital improvements to the outdoor areas.
The trustees are confident about the ongoing financial strength of the Nursery.
Reserves policy
The charity wishes to accumulate sufficient reserves in order to ensure its future financial security in order to maintain its charitable activities and meet the needs of its key stakeholders.
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Going concern
The purpose of the Nursery's reserves is to provide sufficient protection for the Nursery against changing financial circumstances and to support future business development to enable the Nursery to continue to fulfil its principal purpose. The level of general reserves as reflected in Note 11 to the financial statements is represented by tangible assets and net current assets and is considered sufficient for the Nursery to meet its short to medium term expenditure obligations. The Nursery's cash reserves significantly outweigh its short and long term liabilities.
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Nursery has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
Constitution
The charity is governed by a constitution created in October 1993 and amended in February 2001.
FUTURE PLANS
Following the completion of the new building, the main objective of the trustees for the forth coming period is the consolidation of its position as a recognised quality provider of nursery and early years educational services. The trustees wish to establish the Nursery as the provider of choice for parents and carers as well as an employer of choice people wishing to work in the sector.
The Trustees intend to focus efforts in future years on the development of the outside play areas, including provision of an outdoor classroom to support this aspect of the Early Years' Framework.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
As a charity we are aware of our responsibilities to ensure new trustees are aware of their responsibilities and as such we ensure that when recruited our trustees have read through guidance from the charity commission on 'a charity trustee - what's involved (CC3a). Our trustees are recruited through tapestry, blossom and requests in the school newsletter.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1028638
Principal address
Memorial Hall Grounds Cross - A - Moor Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RT
Trustees
Mrs C Humphreys Mr O Collar Mrs L Collar Mr D White Mr R Greenfield (resigned 16.10.24) Mrs K Newby
Ms H Booth was appointed as a trustee on 1 May 2025.
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner
Mr J F Hornby, FCA J F Hornby & Co Chartered Accountants The Tower Daltongate Business Centre Daltongate Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7AJ
Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc 121-135 Dalton Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1HZ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 12 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs C Humphreys - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PENNINGTON NURSERY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Pennington Nursery
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pennington Nursery (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
Mr J F Hornby, FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
J F Hornby & Co Chartered Accountants The Tower Daltongate Business Centre Daltongate Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7AJ
2 May 2025
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Nursery 462,727 Other trading activities 2 2,927 Investment income 3 1,706 Total 467,360 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Nursery 413,755 NET INCOME 53,605 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 511,631 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 565,236 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - |
31.8.24 Total funds £ 462,727 2,927 1,706 467,360 413,755 53,605 511,631 565,236 |
31.8.23 Total funds £ 422,167 941 416 |
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| 423,524 | |||
| 389,785 | |||
| 33,739 477,892 |
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| 511,631 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 397,745 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 4,749 Cash in hand 185,408 190,157 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (4,872) NET CURRENT ASSETS 185,285 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 583,030 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 10 (17,794) NET ASSETS 565,236 FUNDS 12 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
31.8.24 Total funds £ 397,745 4,749 185,408 190,157 (4,872) 185,285 583,030 (17,794) 565,236 565,236 565,236 |
31.8.23 Total funds £ 351,427 2,683 188,083 190,766 (9,279) 181,487 532,914 (21,283) 511,631 511,631 511,631 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 12 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mrs C Humphreys - Trustee
Mr O Collar - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Long leasehold - 3% on cost Plant and machinery - 20% on cost Computer equipment - 33% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Grants
Grants received are credited to profit and loss account in the financial period in which they are received.
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
3.
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 2,927 | 941 |
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank interest | 1,706 | 416 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
6.
| Nursery Staff Manager No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Nursery 422,167 Other trading activities 941 Investment income 416 Total 423,524 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Nursery 389,785 NET INCOME 33,739 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 477,892 |
31.8.24 20 2 22 Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - |
31.8.23 15 2 17 Total funds £ 422,167 941 416 |
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| 423,524 | ||
| 389,785 | ||
| 33,739 477,892 |
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| 6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 511,631 - 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Long Plant and Computer leasehold machinery equipment £ £ £ COST At 1 September 2023 365,992 13,630 1,058 Additions 61,038 1,134 - At 31 August 2024 427,030 14,764 1,058 DEPRECIATION At 1 September 2023 21,960 6,327 966 Charge for year 12,810 2,952 92 At 31 August 2024 34,770 9,279 1,058 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2024 392,260 5,485 - At 31 August 2023 344,032 7,303 92 8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.24 £ Debtors 4,749 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.24 £ Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 11) 3,677 Taxation and social security 126 Other creditors 1,069 4,872 |
Total funds £ 511,631 Totals £ 380,680 62,172 442,852 29,253 15,854 45,107 397,745 351,427 31.8.23 £ 2,683 31.8.23 £ 3,864 4,328 1,087 9,279 |
Total funds £ |
|---|---|---|
| 511,631 |
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| 10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE | THAN ONE YEAR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Bank loans (see note 11) | 17,794 | 21,283 | ||
| 11. | LOANS | |||
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: | ||||
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year on demand: | ||||
| Bank loans | 3,677 | 3,864 | ||
| Amounts falling between one and two years: | ||||
| Bank loans - 1-2 years | 17,794 | 21,283 | ||
| 12. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.9.23 | in funds | 31.8.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 511,631 | 53,605 | 565,236 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 511,631 | 53,605 | 565,236 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 467,360 | (413,755) | 53,605 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 467,360 | (413,755) | 53,605 | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.9.22 | in funds | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 477,892 | 33,739 | 511,631 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 477,892 | 33,739 | 511,631 |
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 423,524 423,524 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (389,785) 33,739 (389,785) 33,739 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (389,785) 33,739 (389,785) 33,739 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,739 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.9.22 £ 477,892 477,892 |
Net movement in funds £ 87,344 87,344 |
At 31.8.24 £ 565,236 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 565,236 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 890,884 890,884 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (803,540) 87,344 (803,540) 87,344 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (803,540) 87,344 (803,540) 87,344 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87,344 |
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Fundraising events | 2,927 | 941 |
| Investment income | ||
| Bank interest | 1,706 | 416 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Fees | 259,467 | 244,521 |
| Grants | 203,260 | 177,646 |
| 462,727 | 422,167 | |
| Total incoming resources | 467,360 | 423,524 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Wages | 318,452 | 305,099 |
| Social security | 13,867 | 7,975 |
| Pensions | 6,469 | 5,483 |
| Rates | 273 | 396 |
| Insurance | 2,543 | 2,238 |
| Light and heat | 3,988 | 950 |
| Telephone | 2,033 | 1,879 |
| Rent | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Advertising | - | 150 |
| Sundries | 3,386 | 2,915 |
| Water rates | 713 | 500 |
| Postage & stationery | 72 | 1,053 |
| Food & snacks | 8,381 | 7,691 |
| Repairs & maintenance | 9,431 | 3,080 |
| Supplies | 14,577 | 12,928 |
| Uniforms | 230 | 564 |
| Computer expenses | 937 | 864 |
| Training | 975 | 581 |
| Waste removal | 1,164 | 1,105 |
| Temporary staff | 776 | 9,487 |
| Bank interest | 80 | - |
| Bank interest payable | 593 | 705 |
| 391,540 | 368,243 | |
| Finance | ||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 15,855 | 14,055 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 6,360 | 7,487 |
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PENNINGTON NURSERY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| 31.8.24 | 31.8.23 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Total resources expended | 413,755 | 389,785 |
| Net income | 53,605 | 33,739 |
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