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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 09 2024 31 08 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Mylor Pre-School Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1036158 Charity's principal address The Schoolroom, Comfort Road Mylor Bridge Cornwall Postcode TR11 5SE

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)
	Amy Berryman	Treasurer		Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Melissa Pererra	Chairperson		Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Emma Bordoli	Secretary		Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Emily Lent			Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Emmie Van Biervliet			Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Elizabeth Scholes			Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Tessa Fathing			Pre-school family and affiliate membership
	Jennie Foxell			Pre-school family and affiliate membership

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Bank	HSBC	Falmouth Temporary banking hub – Falmouth Town Council Offices, The Old Post Office, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3QA
Auditor	Perfect Sums	Unit 5, Tolvaddon Energy Park, Wheal Ager, Tolvaddon, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 0HX

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Pre-School Leader – Simone Miche

Deputy – Emily Lent

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) Model Constitution 2011 Type of governing document

• (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Unincorporated Charity

• (eg. trust, association, company)

Election at Annual General Meeting plus co-option at subsequent Trustee selection methods Committee meetings.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Mylor Pre-school is a member of the Early Years Alliance which provides helpful advice and guidance as the national membership body for preschools.

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBC) checks are carried out prior to adopted for the induction and commencement of employment or on appointment as a trustee. training of trustees;

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefit.

• 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.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The aims of the pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: - Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups give opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability. - Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in local areas. - Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Early Years Alliance.

The pre-school team of qualified and experienced childcare professionals provide care between the hours of 9am and 3pm, and wrap around care between 8.30 – 9am to children aged from 2 – 4 years throughout the week during term time. All children within this age range are eligible to register with the pre-school. Activities within the sessions are designed to give children of Mylor Bridge community and surrounding area the opportunity to join together in learning and play in a safe and caring environment. Within the group, all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace and by means of developmentally appropriate play activities and a high level of adult support. We offer a curriculum which leads to nationally approved learning outcomes and prepares children to progress with confidence to the National Curriculum at the age of 5 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, set by the Department of Education, which sets out 7 areas of learning for children. These are divided into two areas, the ‘Prime Areas’ and the ‘Specific Areas’. The Prime Areas are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Physical Development – Communication and Language. The Specific Areas are: Literacy – Mathematics – Understanding the World – Expressive Arts and Design. We encourage all children to be involved by having a go, to have their own ideas and to play and explore. In planning the pre-school provision, we can confirm that the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Autumn term 2024 started well with 19 children confirmed on the register. The number of children attending the pre-school rose steadily through the year, to 25 children on the register by the end of the school year in July 2025.

The pre-school supported 11 children with their transition to primary school education. The majority moving onto Mylor Bridge C.P. School.

Fundraising

The committee welcomed new members at the A.G.M during November 2024. Both old and new members joined together throughout the year to organise various fundraising events including:

• Christmas auction

• Christmas photo shoot

• Summer garden party.

These events were all well supported and attended by the staff and families that use the pre-school but also the wider community from the surrounding areas.

Grants and Donations

Members of the committee have alos given their time to secure grants and onations for the pre-school.

The pre-school received a donation from Helford Passage Car Park Trust of £150.00.

The pre-school received a grant from Mylor Parish Council of £500.00. Monies from these grants and donations have enabled the pre-school to replace broken equipment and toys. And buy full sets of waterproofs for the children to use for outdoor play and learning.

Community

The pre-school and committee recognise the importance of including the community in their events and activities.

During December 2024 a Christmas sing-along was organised by the play leader and committee and held at The Mylor Methodist Church. Parents and family friends were invited to join in singing with the children and a member of the church accompanied on the piano.

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Section E Financial review

• Two months operating expenditure (approximately £7500) will continue to

• Brief statement of the be kept in reserve (Deposit account as shown on Accounts 2024-2025) to charity’s policy on reserves cover notice period and redundancy costs. £100 a month is being paid into this account to increase this reserve. An additional £5000 is also kept in reserve (Interest reserve account as shown on Accounts 2024-2025) to ensure any unexpected costs, e.g. wage / NI / tax increases. The fundraising account (approximately £6000) will be used towards fitting a PIV – positive input ventilation system into the building – costing approx.. £1500 – to reduce moisture thus in turn stopping mould spores and enhancing the health of children and staff. And resurfacing the –

• garden (approx. £3500) which was not carried out in this period. The operating (loss)/profit for September 2024 – July 2025 shows a loss of -£12,893.The reasoning for this is: - As stated in the previous TAR, building repairs and redecoration needed to be done costing approx. £5000.

• • As stated in the previous TAR, garden maintenance was carried out costing approx.. £1200
• • Extra-curricular activities and materials and stationary cost approx.. £3000

• Details of any funds materially - We also saw increased costs across the board for staff wages

• in deficit due to increased national living wages, NI increases, and also increases in our general supplies due to inflation.

The pre-school is still financially viable with £21,000 in reserves. September 2025 – July 2026 spending is required for maintenance of the building, except for PIV system and resurfacing the outside area. But the forecast for the number of children is extremely positive.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Amy Berryman Full name(s) Amy Berryman Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer & Nominated Person etc) Date 15/06/2026

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MYLOR PRESCHOOL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st August 2025

2025			2024
INCOME			INCOME
Funding	53,303.71		Funding	67669
Fees	14,989.61		Fees	20563
Fundraising	2,595.03		Fundraising	2019
Donations	150.00		Donations	1206
Fruit	1,239.71		Fruit	157
Grants	500.00		Grants	600
Easy fundraising	0.00		Easy fundraising	199
Wrap around	0.00		Wrap around	15
Interest	326.10		Interest	209
National Savings	610.00		National Savings	452
Total Income		£73,714	Total Income		£93,089
Expenditure			Expenditure
Wages	64,162.18		Wages	55222
Rent	6,396.00		Rent	6090
NEST	916.00		NEST	1535
Milk/Food/cleaning	1,573.00		Milk/Food/cleaning	987
Materials/stationary	2,405.49		Materials/stationary	2232
Equipment	929.07		Equipment	605
Accounts/Payroll	1,097.70		Accounts/Payroll	804
Telephone	666.24		Telephone	1179
Subscriptions	0.00		Subscriptions	0
Insurance	782.05		Insurance	790
OFSTED/Disclosure fees	280.17		OFSTED/Disclosure fees	174
Training	290.00		Training	305
Postage	104.56		Postage	10
Garden Maintenance	1,220.00		Garden Maintenance	560
Repairs and maintenance	4,859.63		Repairs and maintenance	150
Bank fees	60.12		Bank fees	68
Website/Advertising	104.75		Website/Advertising	155
Fee Refund	0.00		Fee Refund	110
Fund raising costs	0.00		Fund raising costs	273
New Oven	0.00		New Oven	420
Zumbini Fees	760.00
		£86,607			£71,699
Operating (loss)/profit		-£12,893	Operating (loss)/profit		£21,390
Carried forward 31/08/2024		£33,944	Carried forward 31/08/2023		£12,554
Total Reserves		£21,051	Total Reserves		£33,944
Represented by:			Represented by:
Bank Account		£1,424	Bank Account		£21,532

Deposit Account	£7,459	Deposit Account	£3,631
Interest Reserve Account	£5,822	Interest Reserve Account	£3,275
Fundraising Account	£6,208	Fundraising Account	£5,300
Petty Cash	£138	Petty Cash	£206
	£21,051		£33,944

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MYLOR PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31st August 2025, which are set out on the attached pages.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner

The Charities trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charities trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) if the Charities Act 2011 (the2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

• To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the charity commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act;

• To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiners report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General 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 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as 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 and ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiners statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

3. To prepare account which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.

Have not been met; or

1. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts reached.

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Claire Martin – MAAT Date: 07.10.25