Bradworthy Pre-school Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31 August 2024
1. Reference and Administratve Informaton
Charity Name: Bradworthy Pre-school
Charity Number: 1028935
Registered Address: Bradworthy Pre School, Mill Road, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7RT
Correspondence Address: As specified above
Trustees (During the Reporting Period):
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Kirsty Andrew, Chair Person
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Amanda Vanstone, Treasurer
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Louise Dack, Secretary
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Other trustees: 3
Staff:
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Pre-school Manager: Louise Dack
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Deputy Manager: Helen Rice
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Other Early Years Practitioners: 3
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Type of Governing Document – PLA Constitution
How the Charity is Consttuted –Parent Committee
Bradworthy Pre-school is a charitable unincorporated association. The charity is managed by a committee of elected trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction and financial oversight of the setting. New trustees are appointed at the AGM, and all trustees undergo an induction process to understand their roles and responsibilities.
There is a child protection policy in place, criminal record bureau checks are carried out for all new committee and staff members. For existing members these checks are renewed in line with statutory requirements.
Bradworthy Pre School is insured with Zurich and is a member of the Pre School-Learning Alliance.
The Pre School, located on Bradworthy Primary Academy grounds, operates independently but pays service charges to the Academy. Though self-governed and financed, it maintains strong ties with the Academy to support smooth transitions for children moving to primary school.
All Committee members give their time on a voluntary basis.
3. Objectves and Actvites
The aim of Bradworthy Pre-school is to provide high-quality, affordable early years education and care for children aged 2-4 years old in Bradworthy and surrounding areas. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports every child’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Key activities include:
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Daily sessions during term-time offering play-based learning
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Themed activities to support learning goals
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Regular outdoor play and forest school sessions
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Close engagement with parents and carers
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Supporting children’s transition to primary school
Billing for unfunded hours is completed on a monthly basis ensuring good cash flow for the preschool and has also ensured large unpaid amounts do not build up.
There is currently £1,025 in outstanding fees.
4. Achievements and Performance
This year has been one of balanced stability with little variation.
Highlights include:
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Maintaining a high standard of care, with consistently positive feedback from parents and carers
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Successful recruitment of a new NVQ Pre-school assistant who is proving an asset to the setting.
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Introduction of new resources, including an interactive touch table, which promotes joyful learning and inclusive playfulness. Children have been engaged, stimulated and challenged through educational programs and games.
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Strong collaborative relationship with Bradworthy Primary Academy to aid transition
Attendance and enrolment: Currently supporting 30 children.
5. Financial Review
The financial position of the pre-school remains stable. Total income for the year was £67,753 largely from government funding (Early Years Entitlement) and parent fees.
Total expenditure was £65,753, which covered staffing, premises costs, resources, insurance, and operational expenses.
The pre-school holds reserves of £[amount] as of 31.08.24, which provides cover against redundancy costs and ensures continuity of service.
Fundraising efforts include an Online Auction which raised £500 and we received a pleasing donation of £500 from the local ‘Balsdon Trust’.
6. Plans for the Future
In the coming year, our priorities include:
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Continuing professional development for staff
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Ongoing review and enhancement of our curriculum
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Monitoring the impact of changing funding levels on sustainability
7. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilites
The trustees are responsible for ensuring the pre-school complies with its governing document and applicable law, keeps proper accounting records, and prepares financial statements.
Approved by the Trustees on 15[th] October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Amanda Vanstone, Treasurer
Bradworthy Pre School Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
Statement of Income and Expenditure
| Income Funding Fees Grants & Donations Uniform Interest Milk refund Fundraising Other Income Less Expenditure Staff Wages Service Charges Insurance Class Materials & Resources Equipment Maintenance & Improvements Fundraising Christmas Gifts & Trips Snacks Stationery Training Course Fees & Travel Expenses Mobile telephone Subscriptions & DBS Checks Sundries Nappy Unit rental Deficit / Surplus in year |
Note 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 |
2023-2024 £ 55,511 10,326 616 27 485 271 531 - 67,767 55,240 3,000 952 1,319 - - 29 785 1,430 599 372 735 526 766 - 65,753 2,014 |
2022-2023 £ 41,283 10,159 5 55 236 288 61 189 52,276 49,738 2,750 904 1,100 - - - 394 1,096 130 - 674 341 254 - 57,381 5,105 - |
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Bradworthy Pre School Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
Summary of Funds
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Balance at Bank - Current Balance at Bank - Savings Balance at Bank - Redundancy Debtors & Prepayments Cash In Hand Less Current Liabilities Creditors Net Assets Funds Brought Forward Deficit / Surplus in year |
Note 9 |
2023-2024 £ Nil 3,017 35,567 11,050 1,239 9 50,882 347 50,535 48,521 2,014 50,535 |
- | 2022-2023 £ Nil 1,322 30,643 15,989 650 50 48,654 133 48,521 53,626 5,105 48,521 |
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Bradworthy Pre School Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
Notes to Accounts
| Note 1 Grants & Donations Howdens The Balsdon Trust Note 2 Fundraising Income Auction 531 531 Note 3 Class Materials Class Resources & Materials Noodle Now Online Learning Training Provider Learning Journals Note 4 Christmas Gifts & Trips The Milky Way (summer trip) Hills Coaches (summer trip) Christmas Gifts Staff Christmas Meal Note 5 Postage & Stationery Printer Ink Office Stationery Note 6 Training Course Fees & Travel Expenses First Aid Training NVQ 3 Course |
116 500 616 Expenses 29 - 29 1,049 120 150 1,319 190 395 84 116 785 557 42 599 335 37 372 |
Profit/Loss | |
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| 502 502 |
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Bradworthy Pre School Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
Notes to Accounts
| Note 7 Subscriptions and DBS checks Website & Domain Annual Renewal Ofsted Annual Registration McAfee Renewal Early Years Membership DBS Checks Note 8 Sundries Auditing of Accounts Staff Leaving Gifts Small Sundry Items Staff Uniform & Printing Note 9 Debtors & Prepayments Website & Domain Annual Renewal Adjustment Funding Fees Milk Refund |
158 50 50 116 152 526 80 439 64 183 766 158 - 1,025 56 1,239 |
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Bradw. orthy School Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Bradworthy Pre School members of On accounts for the year 31/08/2024 Charity no 1028935 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2023.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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: 24/03/2025
Signed: Name: Mrs Fiona Cooper ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 7 Honey Meadows, Glebe Lane Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6BG
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
October 2018
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