2025-08-31-accounts

Profit and Loss

Long Buckby Pre School For the year ended 31 August 2025

Profit and Loss Long Buckby Pre School For the year ended 31 August 2025
	2025
Turnover
2yr Funding	12,132.70
Council funding payment	29,490.44
Interest Income	1,061.87
Total Turnover	42,685.01
Cost of Sales
Cost of Goods Sold	30.47
Direct Expenses	2,541.44
Physically Active	141.66
Resources	540.91
Total Cost of Sales	3,254.48
Gross Profit	39,430.53
Administrative Costs
Audit & Accountancy fees	106.00
Bank Fees	(14.00)
Cleaning	1,083.37
Employers National Insurance	1,904.98
General Expenses	831.31
IT Software and Consumables	843.65
Pensions Costs	234.96
Printing & Stationery	248.10
Rent	2,107.44
Repairs & Maintenance	159.18
Salaries	50,304.13
Staff Training	(140.74)
Staff uniforms	364.59
Subscriptions	1,162.98
Telephone & Internet	584.07
Travel - National	176.15
Total Administrative Costs	59,956.17
Operating Profit	(20,525.64)

Operating Profit	(20,525.64)
Other Income
Committee fundraising income	190.60
Donations	11.25
Parents Fees and additional costs	10,842.25
Total Other Income	11,044.10

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Profit and Loss

2025

Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation	(9,481.54)
Profit after Taxation	(9,481.54)

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1st September 2024 To 25/06/2025

Charity name: Long Buckby Preschool

Charity registration number: 1033171

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily 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, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, 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 whatever their 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 areas; (c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The charity employs 7 members off staff Renting a room from the local Baptist church, we provide preschool education and childcare for two to five year olds during weekdays and school term-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Our trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.

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SORP reference

Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Trustee Summary – Long Buckby Preschool At Long Buckby Preschool, our mission goes beyond early education — we are committed to nurturing strong community ties and offering meaningful opportunities for children to connect with the world around them. Over the past year, the preschool has continued to strengthen its role within the local community, providing children with valuable opportunities to engage with people and organisations that enrich their learning and understanding of the world around them. We have welcomed a wide range of visitors into the setting, including dentists, florists, beekeepers and police officers. These experiences have helped children learn about different professions, develop confidence in meeting new people, and gain a better understanding of how members of the community contribute to everyday life. One of our most significant achievements has been establishing regular visits to Infinity, a local group for older members of the community who meet weekly for

companionship and social interaction. Our children now visit once a month, creating meaningful intergenerational experiences that benefit both the children and the group's members. These visits help children develop empathy, communication skills and respect for older generations, while also bringing joy and connection to those attending the group. Community remains at the heart of our preschool. By building strong local partnerships and encouraging children to explore their local environment, we are helping them develop a sense of belonging, understand where they live, and appreciate the people, services and opportunities available within their community. These experiences provide a strong foundation for children's personal, social and emotional development, while contributing to a more connected and supportive community for all. During the year, the charity continued to provide practical and emotional support to children and families within the local community, helping to improve their wellbeing and reduce barriers to accessing essential services. One of our key achievements was introducing a community resource swap, alongside our monthly children's clothing swap, enabling families to access goodquality clothing and other essential items free of charge. We also strengthened our links with the local food bank, ensuring families experiencing financial hardship were referred promptly for additional support. These initiatives have helped reduce financial pressures on families while encouraging community engagement and reducing waste. We have seen a significant increase in the number of children with additional needs accessing our setting. In response, we worked closely with the local authority, who have provided guidance and practical strategies to help us better support these children and their families. We are committed to further improving our provision by implementing additional Special Educational Needs (SEN) training for all staff during the coming year.

Safeguarding has remained a key priority. The manager has ensured that all

safeguarding training and procedures are up to date and holds regular staff meetings to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns at the earliest opportunity. Early intervention is central to our approach, and we actively promote Early Help to ensure families receive the support they need before difficulties escalate. We have also continued to support children and families through important transitions. Transition meetings are held for children moving on to school each September, enabling parents, schools and staff to work together to ensure children feel confident and prepared for this important stage of their education. Overall, the charity has made a positive difference to the lives of children and families by providing practical support, strengthening partnerships with other agencies, promoting inclusion, and ensuring children receive the best possible start in life. Our work has also contributed to the wider community by supporting vulnerable families, encouraging collaboration between local services, and helping to improve outcomes for children through early intervention and preventative support

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fundraising has been particularly challenging this year. Despite encouraging families to become more involved, there has been very limited support from parents in organising or leading fundraising events. As a result, the responsibility has largely fallen to staff. Due to increased workloads and staffing pressures, the team has had limited capacity to organise fundraising activities. However, staff still successfully held an ice cream sale and

						organised a fundraising stall at our
						Christmas event, with all items being
						handmade by the team. All proceeds from
						these events were donated directly to the
						pre-school.
						Moving forward, this is an area that
						needs to be led by families and the wider
						pre-school community rather than relying
						solely on staff. Encouraging greater
						parental engagement and establishing a
						small fundraising group would help
						create a more sustainable approach while
						allowing staff to focus on delivering high-
						quality care and education.
		Investment performance		Para 1.41
		against objectives
		Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The position at the end of this period is viable, with sufficient funds to cover operating expenses.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We hold savings to indemnify trustees in the event of the charity acquiring large financial liabilities, as we are unincorporated at this time, and to cover operational costs in the event of a significant reduction in income.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Funding Challenges: The main source of our income is government funding for childcare hours. Unfortunately, the current funding rate is not enough to cover the full cost of running the setting. Sustainability Fee: We introduced a voluntary sustainability fee to help with rising costs. While some families have chosen to contribute (which we really appreciate), the voluntary nature of the fee means this income is unreliable and varies. Potential Risk: If more families choose not to pay the fee, we may see a drop in income, which could affect how we run the setting. Looking Ahead: To manage this risk and remain sustainable, we may need to review the number of funded hours offered in the future.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our funding sources include: collecting fees from parents* receive funding from local government as part of parent’s entitlement to free childcare for 2 and 3 year olds additional funding via the pupil premium for children from lower income households additional funding from local* government for children with special educational needs fundraising activities*

						The charity does not maintain
		Investment policy and objectives including any		Para 1.46		investments, beyond holding its reserves in an instant access savings account.
		social investment policy
		adopted
						Our biggest challenge/risk is not having
		A description of the principal		Para 1.46		enough volunteers to help.
		risks facing the charity
						Filling the main roles of the charity
						structure.
						Having more guidance on committee
						roles.
		Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution, as drafted by the Early Years Alliance
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are elected annually at an Annual General Meeting by members of the charity, or else co-opted by the committee of trustees.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	All EY2 and DBS checks are all up to date, and anyone on the update service we have in place that a check is done once every 6 months
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity has membership of and is advised by the Early Years Alliance.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Long Buckby Pre-school
Other name the charity uses	Long Buckby Preschool
Registered charity number	1033171
Charity’s principal address	Long Buckby Preschool Market Square Long Buckby Northants NN6 7RR

	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity	Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
			Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
		1	David McCabe	Chair	wholeyear
		2	Wendy Morrison		wholeyear
		3	Lucy Macleod	Treasurer (until 22/07/2024) Secretary (from 22/07/2024) General member 2025	whole year
		4	Rhoda Thomas	Treasurer (from 22/07/2024)
		5	Susan Groves	Secretary2025	03/06/2025
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Description of the assets held in this capacity	None
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
	Type of adviser	Name	Address
	Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
	Lucy Macleod

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

Declarations	Declarations	Declarations	Declarations	Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
		Signature(s)
		Full name(s)	David McCabe	Lucy Macleod
	Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)		Chair	Manager
	Date		29/06/2026	29/06/2026

18[th] June 2026

Mr David McCabe Long Buckby Preschool Market Square Long Buckby NN6 7RR

Long Buckby Preschool Independent examiner’s statement

Based on my examination of the accounting records and supporting documentation provided, I confirm that no matters have come to my attention that would lead me to believe that, in any material respect, adequate accounting records have not been maintained in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.

Yours faithfully

David Turner Aims Accountancy

David Turner FCA

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