Charity Registration Number: 1033572
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Members of the Board and Professional Advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 3-7 |
| Independent Examination | 8 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 9-10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 |
- 1 -
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
| Registered Charity Name | St Andrews Methodist Church Pre School Playgroup |
|---|---|
| Charity Number | 1033572 |
| Registered Office | St Andrews Methodist Church |
| Trent Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL2 7QU | |
| Trustees | Linda S. Bowker |
| Victoria Oxley King | |
| Lesley Perry | |
| Richard Frederick Toms | |
| Patricia Ann Toms | |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. |
| Foxfields | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| Lancashire | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Bankers | CAF Bank |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kings Hill | |
| ME19 4JQ |
- 2 -
Trustees' Annual Re ort for the eriod p p
From
Period start date Period end date 1 8 2024 31 7
31 7 2025 To
Section A Reference and administration details Charity name St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Pre-school Playgroup ~~———_~~ St. Andrew’s Pre-school Shaw Other names charity is known by St. Andrew’s Pre-School Playgroup Registered charity number (if any) 1033572 ~~——~~ Charity's principal address St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Trent Road, Shaw Oldham Postcode OL2 7QU ~~a~~
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 Mrs Linda Bowker | Chair | St. Andrew’s Church Council | |
| Mrs Victoria Oxley King |
Pre-school Manager | St. Andrew’s Pre-school Committee |
|
| 3 Mr Richard Toms | St. Andrew’s Church Council | ||
| Mrs Patricia Toms | Community Representative |
St. Andrew’s Pre-school Committee |
|
| 5 Mrs LesleyPerry | St. Andrew’s Church Council |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year None Not applicable ~~———~~ Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
- 3 -
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document
-
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust
-
How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Some trustees are appointed by St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Council and Trustee selection methods some elected by the Pre-school AGM. The Manager is appointed by the (eg. appointed by, elected by) Pre-school Committee.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The charity is managed by the Pre-school Committee which reports to the You may choose to include Church Council of St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. The Pre-school additional information, where Committee is involved in the appointment of staff, formulation of policies and relevant, about: financial administration. The Charity operates under the umbrella of the • policies and procedures Methodist Church and adheres to its Living Wage policy and its Safer adopted for the induction and Recruitment guidelines. training of trustees;
-
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
-
relationship with any related parties;
-
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age in a caring environment with a Christian ethos by: a) offering appropriate play, educational and care facilities for all children regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability
b) supporting all children to develop their potential while following the Early Years curriculum in order to attain nationally approved learning goals and so progress to the national curriculum at the age of five years.
- 4 -
The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and discuss this at our trustees meetings where we plan and make decisions for the carrying out of our activities to which the guidance is relevant. The public benefit is at the heart of St. Andrew’s Pre-school’s object – to provide excellent early years education and development for local children between two and five years. Our main activities are driven by the early learning areas – namely Communication and Language Development, Physical development, Personal, Social and Emotional development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World and Expression in Art and Design. Children may attend on three days a week (Mon,Wed, Fri). Each day consists of a morning and an afternoon session. Admissions are accepted Summary of the main from the age of 24 months. activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to The modes of learning include one-to-one, pair work, group activities, role- these objects (include within play, outdoor play, circle time, phonics. In The Moment Planning. this section the statutory Observation and assessment are key components of the Pre-school declaration that trustees have Practitioners’ role. The Tapestry tablet-based system for assessment and had regard to the guidance recording of children’s progress is now in place. A keyworker system is in issued by the Charity place. There is very close liaison with local authority early years advisers Commission on public and especially with special or additional needs co-ordinators if appropriate benefit) for specific children. Transition reports are prepared for those children moving on to reception classes in schools.
Parents are kept informed via Tapestry Learning Platform as well as through face to face contact and printed matter. Parents are invited to elect a representative to join the Pre-school Committee on an annual basis.
The trustees meet regularly each term and more often if necessary. An AGM is held each autumn to which all parents are invited. Up to two trustees are appointed by this meeting as community representatives. This is one way in which the trustees can maintain their regard for the public benefit purpose which underlies all that Pre-school undertakes.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
With the exceptions of the Pre-school Manager, all the trustees are volunteers and this has been the case since the charity began in 1968. Since that time these voluntary trustees have made an outstanding contribution to the Pre-school’s enduring success.
-
policy on grantmaking;
-
policy programme related investment;
-
contribution made by volunteers.
-
5 -
Section D Achievements and performance
The charity continued to provide a high quality of care, education and Summary of the main development opportunity for up to 40 children between the ages of 24 achievements of the charity months and five years. The pre-school adheres to the early years during the year foundation stage statutory framework, is Ofsted registered and a member of the Early Years Alliance. Staffing and Committee Management have been stable throughout the year.
Tapestry continues to be the online learning journal for recording children’s development and continues to be well embedded into preschool practice. 1 child now has an EHCP Staff training continues to be ongoing, and all staff have full and relevant qualifications at NVQ Level 3 or above or working towards and all have Paediatric First Aid training and certificates, Safeguarding Level 2, Food Hygiene Level 2, Food Allergy Awareness, and Manual Lifting and Handling certificates. The manager now has a BA Honours degree in Education and has Early Years Teacher Status. Another member of staff has completed Role of the SENDco training. 2 more staff employed for this academic year due to increase in numbers and funding attached to the EHCP. The setting received GOOD in all areas in their most recent OFSTED inspection on 6/9/2024. New lunch time dinner tables x 3 structure – Allergies, 2-3years and 3-4 years tables. Ring camera doorbell and cameras fitted to hall and outside area.
Section E Financial review
The charity has a policy to hold a minimum of 3 months running costs in Brief statement of the our free reserves (unrestricted funds). charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
The main expenditures are staff wages (the Pre-school is a Living Wage You may choose to include employer), a contribution to St. Andrew’s Methodist Church towards the additional information, where building overheads and upkeep, and the costs of replacing outworn relevant about: resources and acquiring new resources. This expenditure is key to • the charity’s principal enabling the charity to fulfil its objectives. sources of funds (including any fundraising). The principal source of funds is the Early Years grant for 3-year-olds and • how expenditure has qualifying 2-year-olds, with lesser contributions of fees from non-grantsupported the key objectives aided service users. of the charity. • investment policy and objectives
- 6 -
~~ee~~ Section F Other optional information ~~Ld~~ None Section G Declaration ~~ee~~ The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Linda S. Bowker Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair of Committee / Trustee etc) Date 10th October 2025 ~~———~~
- 7 -
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 set out on pages 4 to 6.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
-
~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
-
~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Directions given by the Charity commission. An examination 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 July 2025.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
-
~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
13[th] October 2025
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
- 8 -
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2025 RECEIPTS Notes £ £ Grants: Funding (2 & 3 year olds) 77,749 - SEN Funding 6,365 - EYITT Funding 5 - 7,000 Session Fees 4,954 - HMRC (Maternity Pay Reimbursement) - - NMRU Milk - - Fundraising & Donations 344 - Photograph Commission 62 - Uniform 271 - Interest Received 344 - Other Income 3,390 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 5 93,479 7,000 PAYMENTS Salaries Costs 64,547 6,393 Temporary Staff Cover 30 - Payroll & Accounts Costs 1,107 - Training & Courses 369 607 Pre-School & Nursery Supplies 293 - Nursery Equipment - - Office and Computer Supplies & Equipment - - Computer Repairs - - Food, Fruit & Snacks 52 - Milk 49 - Uniform & Clothing 493 - Photographs - - Broadband & Telephone 948 - Website, Publications & Software 211 - Printer Lease 720 - Copier Costs 115 - Rent & Overheads Contribution 5,700 - Premises (Gardens, Repairs & Maintenance) 220 - Waste & Rubbish Removal 287 - Cleaning Costs 20 - DBS Checks 97 - Subscriptions 259 - Fundraising & Donations - - Bank Charges 60 - Other Expenditure 147 - TOTAL PAYMENTS 5 75,724 7,000 Net Receipts/(Payments) 17,755 - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 77,749 6,365 7,000 4,954 - - 344 62 271 344 3,390 100,479 70,940 30 1,107 976 293 - - - 52 49 493 - 948 211 720 115 5,700 220 287 20 97 259 - 60 147 82,724 17,755 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 41,540 3,000 - 9,692 5,275 17 293 - 244 84 2,860 63,005 53,481 48 1,020 380 408 - - - 47 64 461 - 692 163 720 215 5,700 200 287 30 62 452 - 60 72 64,562 (1,557) |
|---|---|---|
- 9 -
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Cash Funds brought forward at 1 August 2024 | 49,190 | 50,747 |
| Cash Funds as at 31 July 2025 | 66,945 | 49,190 |
| REPRESENTED BY: | ||
| BANK | 66,696 | 49,145 |
| CASH | 249 | 45 |
| 66,945 | 49,190 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on the 10[th] of October 2025 and signed on their behalf:
LINDA S BOWKER Trustee
- 10 -
ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. Receipts and payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Incoming Resources
Grants (Funding) are credited on a receivable basis, and all income is allocated to appropriate funds based on the income, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Restricted funding is used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria’s is identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs. Unrestricted funds are incoming resources received or generated for charitable purposes.
3. Resources Expanded
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 settlement will be required, and the amount for the obligation can be measured reliably.
4. Trustees & Staff Costs
During the financial year 1 trustee received remuneration as an employee.
No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or above (2024: none).
| 5. | Funds Analysis | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as | Incoming | Resources | Balance as | |||
| at | 1 August | Resources | Expended | at 31 July | ||
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | 49,190 | 93,479 | (75,724) | 66,945 | ||
| Restricted Funds | ||||||
| Department of Education (Early Years)* | - | 7,000 | (7,000) | - | ||
| Total Funds | 49,190 | 100,479 | (82,724) | 66,945 |
*Funding of £7,000 was provided by the Department of Education (DofE) for the Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) course with Best Practice Network.
- 11 -