BICKNACRE PRE-SCHOOL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Bicknacre Pre-school
Accounts Approval Statement
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 the Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in 2005
in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Registered Charity Number
1031713
Trustees:
Katie Smith (Chairperson)
Jacqueline Burgess (Secretary)
Rebecca Dawes (Treasurer)
Grace Alice Game
Rebecca Dawes

Bicknacre Pre-school
Accounts Approval Statement
For The Year Ended 31 August 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity forthe year ended 31 August 2024.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner:
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and
that an Independent examination is needed.
It Is my responslblllty to:
examine the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commlssion under
section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and
state whether partlcular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report:
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions glven by the Char5ty
Commission. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concemlng anu such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlnerfs statement:
In connectlon with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention:
1. Whlch gives me reasonable dause to believe that, In any materlal respect, the requlrements:
To keep accounting records In accordan￿ wlth sectlon 130 ofthe 2011 Act; and
To prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requlrements of the 2011 Act
Have not been met; or
2. To which, In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Signed
301(i6i2025
E Thurlow
8 Orford Crescent
Chelmsford
Essex
CM17NY

BICKNACRE PRESCHOOL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Bank Interest
Donatlons/Fundraislng
Fundlng
Fees
678
117
5,015
80,432
12,496
110
2,773
54,806
17,968
186
Mllk Subsidy
Photographs
T-shlrts
35
251
387
280
Total Income
99,152
76382
EXPENDrruRE
Salarles
74,529
629
73,253
767
Training
Rent
250
250
Repalrs
Maintenan
582
222
109
Rates
659
1,068
Utllities
143
Insurance
2,330
229
596
Phone
120
Admln
Bank Chgs
Professlonal Fees
Refreshments
Equipment/toys
Cleanlng
Fundralslng
Photographs
T-shirts
Mllk
1,785
339
275
418
478
208
694
633
1,186
499
720
647
148
70
Mlsc
94
1,342
Creditors
Total costs
84,952
80319
Net Proflt / (Loss)
14,200
-3937

BICKNACRE PRESCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31stAUGUST 2024
Current assets
2024
2023
Bank Current Account
Business Reserve Account
Cash in Hand
20,997
46,553
230
67,780
9,859
52,375
184
62,418
Current Liabilities
Creditors and Accruals
-8,587
53,831
Accumulated Funds
Balance Brought Forward
(Deficit)/Surplus for year
53,831
13,949
57,767
-3,936
Net Profit / (Loss)
67,780
53,831
Approved:......... ..
Rebecca Dawes
Treasurer
Balance Sheet Adjustment Summary 2024
Summary ofchanges:
l. Original Accumulated Funds (2024): £68,060.73
2. Updated Accumulated Funds (2024): £67,779.80
3. Total Assets (2024): £67,779.80
Reason for Adjustment:
The original accumulated funds exceeded total assets by £250.93, which violates the accounting
identity:
Assets = Liabilities + Accumulated Funds
With liabilities reported as £0.00, the accumulated funds were adjusted downward to ensure the
balance sheet is properly reconciled.
Adjustment Date:30/06/2025