CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From August 2023 August 2024 Charity name: Helmdon Acorns Pre-school Charity registration number: 1035898 Objectives and Activities 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 under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children throu h communi rou Creating an environment that is safe, nurturing and empowering for the children, enabling them to learn through play. Preparing pre-school children for their transition to primary school. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 aThJ 1.19 Parn 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission Additlonal Infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP referen Parn 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investrnent including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Information Classification - Non-business
Other Achievements and Perfonnance SORP referer Successfully preparing another cohort of children for their transition to primary school. Creating an inclusive. warm and caring environment for children to learn and play in. developing an interest in the outside through Forest School. flower and vegetable beds and general outside play. 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. Parn 1.20 Additional information (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where revant about" Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Information Classification - Non-business
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 PPA Playgruop Constitution 1992 How is the charity constituted? Pard 1.25 Unincorporated j& y Liili14knUI por3ted assuciation. CIO 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 Elected for a period of 12 months at the annual general meeting. Retiring Members are eligible for re- election. Co-opted members may join at any time on the invitation of the committee Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Parn 1.51 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 Chari name Other name the chari uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Helmdon Acorns Pre-school 1035898 Hinton's Close, Helmdon, NN13 5QP Information Classification - Non-business
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the riod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Parn 1.21 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 PaTa 1.22 Para 1.24 Parn 1.23 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Parn 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Parn146 A description of the prinapal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Information Classification - Non-business
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Date5 acted rf not for whole ear Trustee name Office (rf any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa int trustee ifan Simon Allott Chair Anna Saunders Treasurer Jess Baseley Rachel Hurcombe Karla Meaton 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole ear Information Classification - Non-bu5iness
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 Detsils of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional informafton (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Nam• Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senlor stsff members (Optional infomiatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Information Classification - Non-busine55
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustees Signature(s} Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) Date 10 Information Classification - Nortr*business
HELMDON ACORNS PRE.SCHOOL Accounts for the Year ended 31st August 2024 CONTENTS Independent Examiner's Reportto the Trustees Receipts and Payments Account Slatement of Assets Notes to the Accounts
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Helmdon Acorns Pre-school Charity Number 1035898 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the pre-school for the year ending 31st August 2024 ,which are set out on pages 2-3. Responsibilities and basis of report A5 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 examlner'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 Pre-school as required by section 130 of the Act. 2. 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: Denise Balch Qualification: A.C.A. Address: 15 Towcester Rd Old Stratford Milton Keynes MK19 6AN 21st May 2025 Date: Page 1
HELMDON ACORNS PRE.SCHOOL Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 August 2024 2024 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds Receipts Parent Fees West Northant5 Council Grants Registration Donations Fundraising Feed in tariff Uniform Snacks and cooking EYPP Bank interest received 17,933 75,244 210 1,237 1,292 24,728 67,173 360 555 2,330 341 343 720 197 19 237 I,iio 85 Total Re¢elpts 97.348 96,766 Payments Rent Wages & National Insurance Pension contributions Staff IGraduate Tralningcosts Payroll costs Building and Grounds Maintenance Replacement Items (Heating System 20231 Electricity & Water Resources Office Costs Toys & Equipment Food & Consumables Uniform Insurance Miscellaneous Telephone & Internet Sub5CliPtions Independent Examination of Accounts HR costs Bad debts written off 2,812 70,240 2,257 689 1.481 2,092 974 1,144 1,609 768 391 1,196 347 3,090 209 767 460 564 300 2,250 65,063 1,866 245 870 4,111 4,671 2,692 1,468 713 460 1,167 305 2,848 221 868 332 240 342 Total Payments 91,390 90,740 Surplus l (Deficit) for the Year 5,958 6,026 Bank Balances 1st September 2023 10,072 4,046 Bank Balances 31st August 2024 16,030 10,072 Page 2
HELMDON ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL Statement of Assets as at 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Current Assets DepositAccount CurrentAccount 6.131 9,899 9,254 818 16.030 10.072 Re resented b Total Funds 16,030 10,072 Movement in Funds Balance Incomlng Outgolng Balance 01.09.23 resources resources 31.08.24 General Fund 10,072 97,348 191,3901 16,030 Total Funds 10,072 97,348 191,3901 16,030 Notes to the Accounts Assets Retained for the Charit 's own use The Charityoccupies a newpurpose builtbuildingwhich has been funded by restricted donations.The total costs incurred at 31 August 2D16 were £194,098. roval l approve the Receipts and Payments Account set out on Page 2 and the above Statement of Assets, and confirm that all relevant records and information have been made available for their preparalion. Anna Saunders Treasurer On Behalf of Helmdon Acorns Pre-school Date.. 2110512025 Page 3
HELMDON ACORNS PRE.SCHOOL Accounts for the Year ended 31st August 2024 CONTENTS Independent Examiner's Reportto the Trustees Receipts and Payments Account Slatement of Assets Notes to the Accounts
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Helmdon Acorns Pre-school Charity Number 1035898 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the pre-school for the year ending 31st August 2024 ,which are set out on pages 2-3. Responsibilities and basis of report A5 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 examlner'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 Pre-school as required by section 130 of the Act. 2. 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: Denise Balch Qualification: A.C.A. Address: 15 Towcester Rd Old Stratford Milton Keynes MK19 6AN 21st May 2025 Date: Page 1
HELMDON ACORNS PRE.SCHOOL Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 August 2024 2024 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds Receipts Parent Fees West Northant5 Council Grants Registration Donations Fundraising Feed in tariff Uniform Snacks and cooking EYPP Bank interest received 17,933 75,244 210 1,237 1,292 24,728 67,173 360 555 2,330 341 343 720 197 19 237 I,iio 85 Total Re¢elpts 97.348 96,766 Payments Rent Wages & National Insurance Pension contributions Staff IGraduate Tralningcosts Payroll costs Building and Grounds Maintenance Replacement Items (Heating System 20231 Electricity & Water Resources Office Costs Toys & Equipment Food & Consumables Uniform Insurance Miscellaneous Telephone & Internet Sub5CliPtions Independent Examination of Accounts HR costs Bad debts written off 2,812 70,240 2,257 689 1.481 2,092 974 1,144 1,609 768 391 1,196 347 3,090 209 767 460 564 300 2,250 65,063 1,866 245 870 4,111 4,671 2,692 1,468 713 460 1,167 305 2,848 221 868 332 240 342 Total Payments 91,390 90,740 Surplus l (Deficit) for the Year 5,958 6,026 Bank Balances 1st September 2023 10,072 4,046 Bank Balances 31st August 2024 16,030 10,072 Page 2
HELMDON ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL Statement of Assets as at 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Current Assets DepositAccount CurrentAccount 6.131 9,899 9,254 818 16.030 10.072 Re resented b Total Funds 16,030 10,072 Movement in Funds Balance Incomlng Outgolng Balance 01.09.23 resources resources 31.08.24 General Fund 10,072 97,348 191,3901 16,030 Total Funds 10,072 97,348 191,3901 16,030 Notes to the Accounts Assets Retained for the Charit 's own use The Charityoccupies a newpurpose builtbuildingwhich has been funded by restricted donations.The total costs incurred at 31 August 2D16 were £194,098. roval l approve the Receipts and Payments Account set out on Page 2 and the above Statement of Assets, and confirm that all relevant records and information have been made available for their preparalion. Anna Saunders Treasurer On Behalf of Helmdon Acorns Pre-school Date.. 2110512025 Page 3