ANNUAL CHARITY REPORT
St. Peter’s Pre School (Droitwich) Charity St. Peter’s Pre School Church Lane Droitwich WR9 7AN
Charity Number 1037397
Report and Accounts
Contents
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(1) Charity Information – Page 1
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(2) Report of the Trustees – Page 2
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(3) Statement of Financial Activities – Page 3
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(4) Balance Sheet – Page 4
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(5) Examiners Report – Page 5
St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich – Charity 1037397
Charity Information
Report of the Trustees for the period September 2024 to August 2025.
Members of the Trustees Board at 31 August 2025
Chair – Harriet Brown Treasurer - Lauren Oliver
Independent Examiner
Mr Frank Walker CIPFA 14 Elgar Crescent Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 7SP
Bankers
Lloyds Bank Plc PO Box 1000 Andover BX1 1LT
Registered O�ice
Church Lane Droitwich WR9 7AN
Registered Charity Number
1037397
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St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich – Charity 1037397
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees Board present its report for the period ended 31[st] August 2025
About:
St Peters Preschool was established over 25 years ago. And is located in the church vestry adjacent to Saint Peters Church in Droitwich. The sta� and committee successively manage the preschool together.
Objectives:
To provide a fun and loving preschool to children aged from 2 years and 9 months to school age, that is safe, secure and caring. We also work within the guidelines of Ofsted and then Early Years Foundation. To provide a safe environment preparing the children socially, intellectually and physically for school. Enhance the development of children through play.
Achievements:
Over the past review period, the setting has continued to grow and develop, implementing a number of positive changes. Key achievements include the strategic recruitment of an additional sta� member to strengthen workforce capacity and enhance practitioner-to-child ratios. Professional development has been further supported through the implementation of the Noodle Now online training platform, facilitating continuous workforce upskilling and compliance with statutory training requirements. Investment in both indoor and outdoor learning environments has been prioritised through the acquisition of additional educational resources, promoting enriched, child-centred learning opportunities across all areas of development. The setting has also experienced a notable increase in registered children, reflecting the positive impact of new management arrangements and the successful implementation of service improvement initiatives. Furthermore, the introduction of new digital technologies, including laptops and tablets, has enhanced the e�iciency of assessment, observation, and record-keeping processes, enabling more e�ective monitoring, documentation, and sharing of children's developmental progress and achievements with families.
Future Plans:
Moving forward, the setting aims to maintain high standards of care and education while strengthening partnerships with existing families and fostering positive relationships with new families joining the provision. Ongoing investment in inclusive learning resources and educational technology will support children's development and individual needs. The setting will continue to promote its services within the local community to increase occupancy and raise awareness of the provision. Sta� will remain committed to continuous professional development through EYFS-focused training to ensure compliance with current best practice and legislative updates. Recruitment of a new manager will also be prioritised to provide strong leadership and support the setting's continued growth and sustainability
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St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich – Charity 1037397
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st August 2025
| Income Fees and Grants Other Income Fund Raising and Donations Sale of Uniforms Outings Total Distributed as Follows Employee Costs including Pensions Provisions For Children Maintenance Outings and Entertainment Play Equipment All Uniform Costs Staff Training Rent Payable Insurance Printing, Postage and Stationery Telephone and Fax Accountancy and Payroll Costs Petty Cash Subscriptions Total Expenditure Net Movement in Funds |
£ £ 2025 2024 69,460.31 52,428.06 4,417.25 666.62 99.98 475.00 704.50 387.00 38.00 0.00 231.00 0.00 |
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| 74,951.04 53,956.68 | |
| 62,394.18 49,093.69 1,756.06 0.00 463.61 0.00 566.80 1,123.98 0.00 1,247.44 327.87 552.60 230.88 87.60 6,900.00 8,700.00 786.91 678.05 645.74 277.11 630.71 606.77 446.40 270.00 0.00 400.00 356.60 555.02 |
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| 75,505.76 63,592.26 | |
| -554.72 -9,635.58 |
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities
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St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich – Charity 1037397
Balance Sheet For The Year Ending 31[st] August 2025
| Current Assets: Stocks and Work in Progress Debtors Bank Balance Petty Cash Current Liabilities: Other Creditors Net Current Assets: Capital and Reserves Bank Balance Brought Forward (Deficit) / Surplus for the year Bank Balance Carried Forward |
£ £ 2025 2024 322.72 186.50 0.00 0.00 38,225.98 38,914.38 0.00 2.54 0.00 0.00 |
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| 38,548.70 39,103.42 | |
| 39,103.42 48,739.00 -554.72 -9,635.58 |
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| 38,548.70 39,103.42 |
The Trustees consider that the charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under section 144 of the charities act 2011 and that members have not required the charity to obtain an audit.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf
Harriet Brown – Chair
10[th] June 2026
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St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich – Charity 1037397
Independent Examiner's Report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Peter’s Pre School Droitwich for the 12 months ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 4.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees 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 Charity'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 examiner's statement
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or
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(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Mr Frank Walker CIPFA FH Walker Accounts Ltd
Date: 10/06/2026
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