Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.08.2024 Period start date To 31.07.2025 Period end date
Charity name: OLD STRATFORD PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Charity registration number: 1033454
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To enhance the development and education of children aged 2-4. Providing parents with guidance of what the child may need and encourage development. |
| 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 |
A range of sessions are available to the children and these provide them with learning and education opportunities using the materials and resources available and through activities. Extra activities are offered through our Toddler Time and Forest School activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Throughout the year the committee plan, organise and run events to raise funds that can then be directly used for the preschool towards new resources and equipment to support the children with their learning and development. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | The Preschool offers places to the children in the local community to provide them with an early years education before they move up to primary school. This enables the children to learn through play and activities to prepare them for when they start at the local primary school. The committee has organised and run events during the year for the local community to involve them and to support the preschool. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Accounts have been provided to show the financial position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds are held in a reserve bank account to be used in the event of closure/redundancy. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £45,000 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Main source of income is received from West Northants Council for the funded children. Further income is from fees from non-funded children or additional sessions and from fundraising. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution Document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Charity |
| 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 | An AGM is held annually by the committee giving people the opportunity to join the committee, change roles or step down. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | OLD STRATFORD PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1033454 |
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| Charity’s principal address | OLD STRATFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE DEANSHANGER ROAD OLD STRATFORD MILTON KEYNES MK19 6NL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Reynolds | Chair | 26/03/2023 topresent | ||
| Charlotte D’Mello | Treasurer | 16/11/2023 topresent | ||
| Kate Wootton | Secretary | 26/10/2023 topresent | ||
| Michelle Threlfall | General Member | 26/10/2023 topresent | ||
| Lisa Borrit | General Member | 10/01/2024 topresent | ||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
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)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
|---|---|---|
| Accounta nt |
Denise Balch | Thompson Balch, 15 Towcester Road, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK19 6AN |
| Accounta nt Payroll |
Constantine Makris | Constantine & Co. 9 Vermont Place, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JA |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) ~~NY~~ Full name(s) Michael Reynolds Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 16/04/2026
Old Stratford Pre-School Playgroup
Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2025
Contents Page 1 Independent Examiner's Report Page 2 Income & Expenditure Account Page 3 Balance Sheet
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Old Stratford Pre-School Playgroup Charity Number 1033454
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ending 31st July 2025 ,which are set out on pages 2-3.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Pre-School 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 Pre-School's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Pre-School as required by 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Name: Qualification: Address:
Denise Balch A.C.A. 15 Towcester Rd Old Stratford Milton Keynes MK19 6AN
Date:
4th March 2026
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OLD STRATFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Income and Expenditure Account
For the Year Ended 31 July 2025
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2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income
Fees 33,259 36,678
Grants 122,711 95,218
Welcome packs 380 -
Registration Fees - 420
Drop In Sessions 518 574
Field Trips, Parties & Extra Activities 1,120 1,270
Fundraising 3,911 4,837
Donations 50 774
Uniform 15 -
Commission on photographs - 277
161,964 140,048
Expenditure
Wages & National Insurance 111,047 99,969
Staff Pension 4,940 3,590
Rent 12,513 7,558
Purchase of Equipment 6,165 6,611
Field Trips, Parties & Extra Activities 1,148 1,138
Fundraising Expenses 974 1,523
Uniform 854 993
Garden maintenance 2,933 2,765
Administration 2,527 1,805
Cleaning products 117 185
Snacks 866 583
Staff- Courses & DBS checks 1,520 118
Subscriptions 421 433
Insurance 1,363 1,194
Payroll administration 1,260 1,260
Independent examination 408 480
Website development 150 383
Bank charges 371 29
Sundries 126 271
149,703 130,888
Net Surplus for the Year 12,261 9,160
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OLD STRATFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025
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2025 2024
£ £
Current Assets
Bank Current Account 48,845 36,584
Bank No 2 Account 45,000 45,000
93,845 81,584
Represented By
General Funds
Balance at 1st August 2024 81,584 72,424
Surplus for the year 12,261 9,160
Balance at 31 July 2025 93,845 81,584
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