Chairperson Report AGM 2025
Neatishead and Barton Preschool has continued to support the community and provide good quality childcare to the families in their setting for the year September 2024 to August 2025.
Staff have accessed training through the local authority and have kept up to date with safeguarding, first aid and SEND courses continuing to ensure our staff team are well trained and up to date with their knowledge.
Due to the nature of a small setting and therefore small staff team, there has been some struggles with sickness cover this year and lack of bank staff. Despite trying to recruit most of the year to build our bank team, it has not been successful. The staff team are very committed and support each other to cover absences, calling on Committee members if needed.
The Preschool has been very well attended this year, full most days. We have seen an increase in 2 year olds due to the working families funding being implemented in April 2025. We have purchased some new resources to help meet the needs of the younger children and have plans for some improvements needed to further enhance our provision for the younger 2 year olds. We do have some spaces available in the next academic year which we will need to advertise for to help maintain financial sustainability.
A great transition to school for our 12 school leavers this year. A lovely leaving party was put on for the families and children. The Preschool continues to maintain good relationships with the local school, sharing events such as Sports Day, and fundraising at Christmas and Summer Fairs. This partnership is something we are keen to focus on for the coming year.
Fundraising has been successful this year, raising a total of £1411.20. We held a sponsored Toddle around the school playground and a Teddy Tombola at the Summer Fair. Our biggest success was a Scarecrow trail around the village during the school holidays. It was a fantastic event with lots of the local community getting involved.
Recruiting members for the committee continues to be a struggle this year, this is something the committee continues to work for through parents and the local community. We have had discussions with the school and local authority about the future of the Preschool.
I would like to thank the committee and staff team for their continued support and hard work to ensure our Preschool remains successful and a vital service to our village.
Danielle Harrington
Chairperson
September 2025.
NEATISHEAD & BARTON PRESCHOOL
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31AUGUST 2025
The committee presents their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31August 2025 .
Status
Neatishead & Barton Preschool is a registered charity (no. 1029870) established by a constitution document dated 13 January 1993.
The accounts are compliant with current statutory requirements in accordance with the constitution document.
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the trust is that of a preschool. This is achieved by fees paid for attendance together with fund raising, grants and donations.
Review of Development, Activities and Achievements made during the Year
The committee believes the trust's affairs to be satisfactory.
The finance of the trust remains secure with funds being held in bank accounts of £35,924.96.
Reserves Policy
The financial security of the nursery and playgroup is dependent on the number of children moving into the locality and upon the birth rates. We need reserves to keep services running in times of lower children numbers attending. We would like to maintain the current reserve levels which roughly equate to 4 months expenditure.
Danielle Harrington
Chair
Neatishead and Barton Preschool
Financial Activities
September 2024 - August 2025
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 2024 - AUG 2025 | SEP 2023 - AUG 2024 (PY) | ||
| Income | |||
| Charitable activites | 1,411.20 | 2,109.02 | |
| Services | 66,079.29 | 37,543.14 | |
| Uniform Sales | 20.00 | 25.00 | |
| Total Income | £67,510.49 | £39,677.16 | |
| Cost of Sales | |||
| Purchases | 932.61 | 507.31 | |
| Snacks | 96.01 | ||
| Subscriptions | 190.85 | 139.20 | |
| Total Cost of Sales | £1,219.47 | £646.51 | |
| TOTAL | £66,291.02 | £39,030.65 | |
| Expenditures | |||
| Advertising/Promotional | 38.03 | ||
| General Expenses | 1,135.73 | 848.03 | |
| Insurances | 1,113.65 | 1,037.28 | |
| Payroll Expenses | 0.45 | ||
| Staff Training | 95.00 | ||
| Taxes | -390.58 | 390.58 | |
| Wages | 40,669.37 | 34,434.58 | |
| Total Payroll Expenses | 40,373.79 | 34,825.61 | |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 40.50 | 1,016.03 | |
| Professional & legal Services | 832.36 | 873.56 | |
| Raising funds | 480.00 | ||
| Rent & Rates | 1,648.99 | 2,160.99 | |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 1,276.46 | 2,158.73 | |
| Telephone & Computer Costs | 993.32 | 791.55 | |
| Total Expenditures | £47,414.80 | £44,229.81 | |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £18,876.22 | £ -5,199.16 | |
| Other Expenditures | |||
| Depreciation expense | 18.79 | ||
| penalties | 0.00 | ||
| Total Other Expenditures | £18.79 | £0.00 | |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £ -18.79 | £0.00 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £18,857.43 | £ -5,199.16 |
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Accrual Basis Wednesday, 8 July 2026 12:09 pm GMT+01:00
Neatishead and Barton Preschool
Balance Sheet
As of August 31, 2025
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AS OF AUG 31, 2025 | AS OF AUG 31, 2024 (PY) | ||
| Fixed Asset | |||
| Tangible assets | |||
| Office Equipment Cost | 93.95 | ||
| Office Equipment Depreciation | -18.79 | ||
| Total Tangible assets | £75.16 | £0.00 | |
| Total Fixed Asset | £75.16 | £0.00 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |||
| Barclays Current | 35,924.96 | 18,640.13 | |
| Wages Control account | 0.00 | ||
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £35,924.96 | £18,640.13 | |
| Debtors | |||
| Debtors | 104.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total Debtors | £104.00 | £0.00 | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £36,028.96 | £18,640.13 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Trade Creditors | |||
| Creditors | 0.00 | 1,373.66 | |
| Total Trade Creditors | £0.00 | £1,373.66 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Payroll Liabilities | |||
| HMRC | 58.27 | 78.05 | |
| Total Payroll Liabilities | 58.27 | 78.05 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | £58.27 | £78.05 | |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | £58.27 | £1,451.71 | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £35,970.69 | £17,188.42 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 | |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 | |
| Charity funds | |||
| Retained Earnings | 17,188.42 | 22,387.58 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 18,857.43 | -5,199.16 | |
| Total Charity funds | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 |
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Accrual Basis Wednesday, 8 July 2026 12:10 pm GMT+01:00
The accounts for Neatishead & Barton PreSchool were inspected by Sarah Heffer Accountancy Ltd and found to be in order.
Sarah Heffer Accountancy Ltd 2025
NEATISHEAD & BARTON PRESCHOOL
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31AUGUST 2025
The committee presents their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31August 2025 .
Status
Neatishead & Barton Preschool is a registered charity (no. 1029870) established by a constitution document dated 13 January 1993.
The accounts are compliant with current statutory requirements in accordance with the constitution document.
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the trust is that of a preschool. This is achieved by fees paid for attendance together with fund raising, grants and donations.
Review of Development, Activities and Achievements made during the Year
The committee believes the trust's affairs to be satisfactory.
The finance of the trust remains secure with funds being held in bank accounts of £35,924.96.
Reserves Policy
The financial security of the nursery and playgroup is dependent on the number of children moving into the locality and upon the birth rates. We need reserves to keep services running in times of lower children numbers attending. We would like to maintain the current reserve levels which roughly equate to 4 months expenditure.
Danielle Harrington
Chair
Neatishead and Barton Preschool
Financial Activities
September 2024 - August 2025
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 2024 - AUG 2025 | SEP 2023 - AUG 2024 (PY) | ||
| Income | |||
| Charitable activites | 1,411.20 | 2,109.02 | |
| Services | 66,079.29 | 37,543.14 | |
| Uniform Sales | 20.00 | 25.00 | |
| Total Income | £67,510.49 | £39,677.16 | |
| Cost of Sales | |||
| Purchases | 932.61 | 507.31 | |
| Snacks | 96.01 | ||
| Subscriptions | 190.85 | 139.20 | |
| Total Cost of Sales | £1,219.47 | £646.51 | |
| TOTAL | £66,291.02 | £39,030.65 | |
| Expenditures | |||
| Advertising/Promotional | 38.03 | ||
| General Expenses | 1,135.73 | 848.03 | |
| Insurances | 1,113.65 | 1,037.28 | |
| Payroll Expenses | 0.45 | ||
| Staff Training | 95.00 | ||
| Taxes | -390.58 | 390.58 | |
| Wages | 40,669.37 | 34,434.58 | |
| Total Payroll Expenses | 40,373.79 | 34,825.61 | |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 40.50 | 1,016.03 | |
| Professional & legal Services | 832.36 | 873.56 | |
| Raising funds | 480.00 | ||
| Rent & Rates | 1,648.99 | 2,160.99 | |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 1,276.46 | 2,158.73 | |
| Telephone & Computer Costs | 993.32 | 791.55 | |
| Total Expenditures | £47,414.80 | £44,229.81 | |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £18,876.22 | £ -5,199.16 | |
| Other Expenditures | |||
| Depreciation expense | 18.79 | ||
| penalties | 0.00 | ||
| Total Other Expenditures | £18.79 | £0.00 | |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £ -18.79 | £0.00 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £18,857.43 | £ -5,199.16 |
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Accrual Basis Wednesday, 8 July 2026 12:09 pm GMT+01:00
Neatishead and Barton Preschool
Balance Sheet
As of August 31, 2025
| TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AS OF AUG 31, 2025 | AS OF AUG 31, 2024 (PY) | ||
| Fixed Asset | |||
| Tangible assets | |||
| Office Equipment Cost | 93.95 | ||
| Office Equipment Depreciation | -18.79 | ||
| Total Tangible assets | £75.16 | £0.00 | |
| Total Fixed Asset | £75.16 | £0.00 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |||
| Barclays Current | 35,924.96 | 18,640.13 | |
| Wages Control account | 0.00 | ||
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £35,924.96 | £18,640.13 | |
| Debtors | |||
| Debtors | 104.00 | 0.00 | |
| Total Debtors | £104.00 | £0.00 | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £36,028.96 | £18,640.13 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Trade Creditors | |||
| Creditors | 0.00 | 1,373.66 | |
| Total Trade Creditors | £0.00 | £1,373.66 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Payroll Liabilities | |||
| HMRC | 58.27 | 78.05 | |
| Total Payroll Liabilities | 58.27 | 78.05 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | £58.27 | £78.05 | |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | £58.27 | £1,451.71 | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £35,970.69 | £17,188.42 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 | |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 | |
| Charity funds | |||
| Retained Earnings | 17,188.42 | 22,387.58 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 18,857.43 | -5,199.16 | |
| Total Charity funds | £36,045.85 | £17,188.42 |
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Accrual Basis Wednesday, 8 July 2026 12:10 pm GMT+01:00
The accounts for Neatishead & Barton PreSchool were inspected by Sarah Heffer Accountancy Ltd and found to be in order.
Sarah Heffer Accountancy Ltd 2025