Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] August 24 to 31[st] July 25
Charity name: Marldon Preschool
Charity registration number: 1035916
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Preschool for children aged between 2 and 4 years. |
| 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 |
To follow the Early Years Statutory Framework for the learning, development and care of children and to prepare 2-4 year olds for school. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 1.2 | Marldon Preschool has continued to provide a high standard of care to children age 2-4 years. It has also upheld it’s Ofsted rating of Good. Marldon Preschool has continued enjoy good relationships with other village organisations and the wider community to enhance the experience of children within the setting. |
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 | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Shown on attached financial breakdown |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves held in the event of staff redundancies. The amount of reserves is regularly checked to ensure a suitable amount is held. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Shown on financial breakdown |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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 | |
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| 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 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Organisational Trustees |
| 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 | Election to Post by Committee of Trustees |
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 | Marldon Preschool Playgroup |
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| Other name the charity uses | Marldon Preschool |
| Registered charitynumber | 1035916 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Village Hall (Post Box) Village Road Marldon TQ3 1SJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| JentyFlynn | Chair | Committee | ||
| AmyFrancis | Secretary | Committee | ||
| LesleyWard | Committee Member | Committee | ||
| Keith Balkwill | Treasurer | Committee | ||
| Isla Taylor | Administration Manager |
Committee | ||
– 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 Name Address adviser
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) Jenty Flynn Full name(s) JENTY Flynn Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 13th May 2025
PROFIT AND LOSS - MARLDON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
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Current Account Fundraising Account Reserve Account Bank Account Balances: Start Finish Difference
1st August 23 to 31st July 24 1st August 22 to 31st July 23 1st August 22 to 31st July 23 Current Account - Main £35,720.62 £53,748.55 £18,027.93
Current Account - Fundraising £1,667.76 £1,626.94 -£40.82
INCOME INCOME INCOME Reserve Account £18,740.60 £18,981.36 £240.76
Funding £74,301.62 Fundraising £1,597.31 Interest £240.76
Fees £24,075.23
Fundraising £0.00
Other £0.00 MARLDON PRESCHOOL TOTALS:
TOTAL INCOME £98,376.85 TOTAL INCOME £1,597.31 TOTAL INCOME: £240.76 TOTAL INCOME: £100,214.92
TOTAL OUTGOING: £81,987.05
OUTGOINGS: OUTGOINGS: OUTGOINGS:
TOTAL PROFIT: £18,227.87
Wages £67,926.55 Consumables £504.00 None £0.00
Rent £6,075.85 Equipment £634.13
Telephone £65.00 Other £500.00
Software £157.90
Consumables £1,895.15
Early Years Alliance -
Membership/Payroll £1,647.80
Equipment £0.00
Bank fees £68.80
Training £1,428.00
Other £1,083.87
TOTAL OUTGOINGS: £80,348.92 TOTAL OUTGOINGS: £1,638.13 TOTAL OUTGOINGS:
Difference £18,027.93 Difference -£40.82 Difference £240.76
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Marldon Pre-school members of
On accounts for the year 31[st] July 2025 Charity no 1035916 ended (if any)
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Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [named body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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 or 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Nicola Hooper
Date: 02/05/2026
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Name: NICOLA HOOPER
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
FMAAT
Address: 21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE EXETER DEVON EX4 5AT
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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