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)
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choose to include further statements where re￿vant 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)
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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
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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
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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
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