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2025-05-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1032436

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

for

Moulton Pre-School

Lanham and Company Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Great Chesterford Court London Road Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1PF

Moulton Pre-School

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14

Moulton Pre-School

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025. 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

Objectives

o To provide a child-friendly environment that is safe, secure, caring, and stimulating.

o To enhance the development and education of children through play, encouraging self-confidence, self-esteem, and a strong sense of individuality.

o To promote children's social, intellectual, and physical development through play and structured activities, ensuring a smooth transition from preschool to school.

o To regularly observe and plan for each child's progress, tailoring activities to support their individual needs.

o To honour parents' trust by providing high-quality care and nurturing their child in a supportive and enriching environment.

o To work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage, following the requirements of regulatory bodies to ensure the highest standards of early education.

o To build strong partnerships with parents and carers, offering flexibility to meet individual needs and fostering a collaborative approach to a child's learning journey.

o To create a welcoming atmosphere where both children and adults feel happy, valued, and comfortable.

o To strengthen the connection between home and school, encouraging learning through play both in the preschool setting and at home, helping children develop a love for exploration and discovery.

Activities

Moulton Preschool provides an affordable and accessible high-quality preschool for children aged two to five in a safe and supportive environment, encouraging the development of each child so that they may become secure and confident outside their home environment.

Public benefit

The trustees have considered the public benefit provided by Moulton Preschool, having regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

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Moulton Pre-School

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Nursery is an inclusive setting, providing care and education for children of varying abilities and backgrounds under the supervision of the SENCo and Nursery Manager. Sessions run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 2:15 PM, with a maximum capacity of 26 children per session.

Throughout the year under review, the Charity continued its core activities, offering high-quality care and education for children aged 2.5 to 5 years at the village hall in Moulton.

A wide range of engaging learning activities was offered to the children each week, complemented by a variety of special events throughout the year. These included Halloween and Christmas parties, walks to the local church, an Easter egg hunt, a "Spring Fling" celebration, a summer sports day, and a graduation ceremony for children transitioning to primary school.

The year was also extremely successful in terms of fundraising, both through generous donations and well-supported events organised by the preschool and its volunteer committee. This success enabled the preschool to continue providing two high-quality wellbeing-focused sessions each week, delivered by specialist external providers. These popular sessions support children's holistic development by enhancing physical health, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and self-expression.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial Position and Reserves Policy

The Charity reported a net surplus in the year of £1,966 (2024: £155). Income reported was £86,397 (2024: £65,978). Total expenditure was £84,431 (2024: £65,823).

At the year end total funds were £38,420 (2024: £36,454) of which restricted funds were £675 (2024: £8,049) as described in note 12 to the financial statements. The balance of reserves of £37,745 (2024: £28,405) is available to support the general purpose of the charity without restriction.

The trustees are of the opinion that the Charity's minimum reserves should be sufficient to cover at least three months' salaries and running costs which would equate to approximately £19,665. The Charity's free reserves at the year end were £37,402 (2024: £27,720).

Principal funding sources

The preschool's main sources of income are government-funded early education hours and fees paid by parents or carers for children who are not eligible for funding or for any additional hours attended beyond the funded entitlement.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Legal Status

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The charity is an unincorporated entity, registered with the Charity Commission on 1 February 1994 and is governed according to its constitution adopted 15 November 1993 as amended 24 September 2009.

The preschool is registered as an Early Years Provider with Ofsted to accommodate children from the ages of 2.5 - 5years.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are elected by a simple vote at the Annual General Meeting or, subsequently, by a majority vote of Trustees in office at the time. The Management Committee endeavor to recruit Trustees who will provide valuable and practical skills to the charity.

Risk Management

The Charity continues to take full responsibility for the well-being of the young children in its care. Special procedures remain in place to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. We carry out regular risk assessments and maintain insurance coverage, which is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing protection and compliance.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1032436

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Moulton Pre-School

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

Principal address

Moulton Village Hall Bridge Street Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SP

Trustees

Ms H Neville-Smith (appointed 23.9.25) Mrs S Mitchell (appointed 23.9.25) Mrs J Denson (appointed 23.9.25) Miss C J Spong (appointed 23.9.25) Miss H Mannell (appointed 23.9.25) Mrs A Vickery Mrs R Johnstone Ms E Williamson (resigned 25.9.24) A Bowers (resigned 25.9.24) Ms S Reynolds (appointed 25.9.24) (resigned 23.9.25) J Melville-Claxton (resigned 25.9.24) Ms S Knox-Brown (appointed 25.9.24) (resigned 23.9.25) Ms E Short (resigned 25.9.24) Ms A Taylor (resigned 23.9.25) Ms A Burch (resigned 25.9.24) Ms K Daviss (resigned 23.9.25) Ms A Harding (resigned 25.9.24) Ms C Jones (appointed 25.9.24) (resigned 23.9.25) Ms L Taylor (appointed 23.9.25) Ms F Taylor (appointed 23.9.25)

Independent Examiner

Lanham and Company Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Great Chesterford Court London Road Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1PF

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).

Under charity law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

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Moulton Pre-School

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES - continued

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and The Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms H Neville-Smith - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Moulton Pre-School

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Moulton Pre-School

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Moulton Pre-School (the Trust) for the year ended 31 May 2025.

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

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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.

Andrew Ireland FCCA

Lanham and Company Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Great Chesterford Court London Road Great Chesterford Essex CB10 1PF

4 March 2026

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Moulton Pre-School

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

31.5.25 31.5.24
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 1,250 2,295 3,545 1,400
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 79,495 - 79,495 59,536
Other trading activities 2 3,088 - 3,088 4,829
Investment income 3 269 - 269 213
Total 84,102 2,295 86,397 65,978
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 100 - 100 -
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 73,042 9,669 82,711 65,823
Support Costs 1,620 - 1,620 -
Total 74,762 9,669 84,431 65,823
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 9,340 (7,374) 1,966 155
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 28,405 8,049 36,454 36,299
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 37,745 675 38,420 36,454

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Moulton Pre-School

Balance Sheet 31 May 2025

31.5.25 31.5.24
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 8 342 - 342 685
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 9 3,139 - 3,139 2,072
Cash at bank 46,078 675 46,753 42,128
49,217 675 49,892 44,200
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (11,814) - (11,814) (8,431)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 37,403 675 38,078 35,769
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 37,745 675 38,420 36,454
NET ASSETS 37,745 675 38,420 36,454
FUNDS 12
Unrestricted funds 37,745 28,405
Restricted funds 675 8,049
TOTAL FUNDS 38,420 36,454

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 March 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

H Neville-Smith - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

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. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

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.

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on cost Office equipment - 33% on cost

Tangible assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost, including any incidental expenses of acquisition.

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.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Trade debtors and creditors are classed as basic financial instruments and are initially measured at transaction price.

Cash and cash equivalents are classified as basic financial instruments and comprise cash in hand and at bank and short-term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less.

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Fundraising events 3,088 4,829
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Deposit account interest 269 213
4. OTHER
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Support costs 1,620 -

Independent Examiner's Remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £390 and fees for the assistance with the accounts preparation of £990.

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2025 nor for the year ended 31 May 2024.

Trustees' expenses

During the year one trustee (2024: two trustees) received reimbursement totalling £40 (2024: £62) for expenses incurred.

6. STAFF COSTS

STAFF COSTS
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Wages and salaries 59,419 49,178
Social security costs - 103
Other pension costs 653 312
60,072 49,593
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.5.25 31.5.24
Preschool staff 6 7

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

Key management personnel of the charity comprises the Committee and the Preschool Manager. The trustees have all given their time and expertise without any kind of remuneration of other benefit in kind (2024: nil). The total employment benefits of key management personnel, including employer pension contributions were £17,894.46 (2024: £17,992).

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 1,400 - 1,400
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 59,536 - 59,536
Other trading activities 4,829 - 4,829
Investment income 213 - 213
Total 65,978 - 65,978
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 65,823 - 65,823
NET INCOME 155 - 155
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 28,250 8,049 36,299
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 28,405 8,049 36,454
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and Office
fittings equipment Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2025 1,712 3,512 5,224
DEPRECIATION
At 1 June 2024 1,027 3,512 4,539
Charge for year 343 - 343
At 31 May 2025 1,370 3,512 4,882
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 May 2025 342 - 342
At 31 May 2024 685 - 685

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Trade debtors 1,941 805
Other debtors - 347
Prepayments and accrued income 1,198 920
3,139 2,072
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Taxation and social security 465 -
Other creditors 11,349 8,431
11,814 8,431
11. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
31.5.25 31.5.24
£ £
Within one year 1,881 -
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.6.24 in funds 31.5.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 28,405 9,340 37,745
Restricted funds
Capital grant 7,774 (7,774) -
Forest Heath District Council 275 (275) -
Tesco Stronger Starts - 675 675
8,049 (7,374) 675
TOTAL FUNDS 36,454 1,966 38,420

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 84,102 (74,762) 9,340
Restricted funds
Capital grant - (7,774) (7,774)
Forest Heath District Council - (275) (275)
Suffolk County Council Locality Grant 1,170 (1,170) -
Tesco Stronger Starts 1,125 (450) 675
2,295 (9,669) (7,374)
TOTAL FUNDS 86,397 (84,431) 1,966

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.6.23 in funds 31.5.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 28,250 155 28,405
Restricted funds
Capital grant 7,774 - 7,774
Forest Heath District Council 275 - 275
8,049 - 8,049
TOTAL FUNDS 36,299 155 36,454
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 65,978 (65,823) 155
TOTAL FUNDS 65,978 (65,823) 155

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.6.23 in funds 31.5.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 28,250 9,495 37,745
Restricted funds
Capital grant 7,774 (7,774) -
Forest Heath District Council 275 (275) -
Tesco Stronger Starts - 675 675
8,049 (7,374) 675
TOTAL FUNDS 36,299 2,121 38,420

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 150,080 (140,585) 9,495
Restricted funds
Capital grant - (7,774) (7,774)
Forest Heath District Council - (275) (275)
Suffolk County Council Locality Grant 1,170 (1,170) -
Tesco Stronger Starts 1,125 (450) 675
2,295 (9,669) (7,374)
TOTAL FUNDS 152,375 (150,254) 2,121

General Fund

The general fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.

Restricted funds:

Forest Health District Council

A grant was received in 2019 for the purchase of electronic equipment for the school. A printer was purchased in 2023. All remaining funds were spent in 2025 on a printer, computer software and accessories, and part towards a laptop.

Capital Grant

A grant was received from Suffolk County Council in the year ended 31 May 2022 to enable moveable equipment to be purchased for use by the children at the Pre-School. All remaining funds were spent during the 2024-2025 financial year, largely on play equipment and toys, as well as a part contribution towards electronic equipment.

Tesco Stronger Starts

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Moulton Pre-School

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2025

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

The first installment of a grant was received in 2025 for music and yoga sessions carried out by external providers. The second installment was received and all remaining funds were spent during the 2025-2026 financial year.

Suffolk County Council Locality Grant

A grant was received from a local councillor's locality budget to cover half of the year's cost for music and yoga sessions. All funds were spent during the 2024-2025 financial year.

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2025.

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