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Breachwood Green Pre-school
Registered Charity number 1038926
Accounts and reports
For the year ended 31 December 2024

Breachwood Green Pre-school
Registered charity number 1038926
Contents
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page
Addresses
Trustees Report
Independent examiners report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet

Breachwood Green Pre-school
Registered charity number 1038926
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Registered Address:
Egmont
Pasture Lane
Breachwood Green
Hitchin
SG4 8NR
Activity Address:
Village Hall
Chapel Road
Breachwood Green
Hitchin
SG4 8NX
Independent examiners=
Godfrey Laws & Co Ltd
65 Knowl Piece
Wilbury Way
Hitchin
SG4 OTY
Bankers:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
Wesl Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
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8reachwood Green Pre-school
Village Hall, Chapel Road, Breachwood Green
Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8NX
Tel.. 01438 831099
Ernail.. breachwood
Website.. www.bw
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reschool
reschool.co.uk
mail.com
Registered Charity Nutnber.. 1038926
Ofsted Registration Number". 146743
Trustees Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity was established in 1978 and became a registered charity on 23rd June 1994, and is governed by the Constitution adopted
in January 2015. Breachwood Green Pre-school is a body in membership of the Pr&school Learning Alliance.
Policies and Procedures for Trustees
We provide an induction for all staff, volunteers and managers in order to fully brief them about the setting, the families we serve,
our policies and procedures, curriculum and daily practise in accordance with our Policies and Procedures manual.
In addition to following our policies and procedures, trustees are also required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check and an EY3 Form,
and submit a copy of their identification.
TRUSTEES
The Trustees who served during the year were=
Mrs Sally Fearon - Chair- resigned 17th June 2025
Replaced by- Mr Jodan Chaston - Chair- appointed 20th August 2025
Ms Louise French - TreaSU￿r- resigned 25th June 2025
Replaced bv-
Ms Leah Stares- Treasurer - appointed 20th August 2025
Mrs Jessica Cowap - Treasurer - appointed 20th August 2025
Mrs Lydia Chaston
Mrs Amanda King
Staff Member5
Mrs Tracey Holden- Administrator
Mrs Sonia Silney- Manager Imaternity leave Apr 24- Mar 251
Mrs Beth Tacon Merry- Deputy Manager
Mrs Ellie Wood - Early Years Practitioner
Mrs Deborah Strares- Early Years Practitioner Part-time Iful time from Apr 241
Mrs Alison Hull- Eady Years Practitioner Part Time- Joined May24 and left in Dec 24
Ms Natalie Smith- Early Years Practitioner- Joined Apr24 to Aug24 (change in contract to zero hours in Jun 241
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Our pre-school offers care and education for thildren aged two years to rising five, and we are registered to care for 19
children per session.
With a team of experienced and qualified staff, we provide a fun, engaging. and nurturing environment where children learn
through plav.
Our aim is to:
Create a happy and caring environment
Build children's self-confidence
Support children in developing effective communication with peers and adullts
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage IEYFSI and plan activities based on the children's interests, helping to support
their individual learning and development. This planning is regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure we offer a wide range
of activities that provide a strong foundation for future school life.
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8rea¢hw¢)od Green Prtrschool
Village Hall, Chapel Road, Breachwood Green
Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 5fj4 8NX
Tel.. 01438 831099
Email." b￿a¢hwood
Website.. wvM.b
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resch￿l.¢XY.uk
mail.com
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Registered Chèrity Number.. 1038926
Of5ted Regi5tr3tion Numbpr.. 146743
Trustees Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
CONTINUED...
Public benefit
The trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commrssion's published guidance on thè operation of the public benefit requirement.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
An Annual General Meeting was held on 16th December 2024. During this meeting. it was confirmed that the organisation has seen a
consistent increase in profit each month, driven by high child numbers. The pre-school is thriving and continues to attrart familie5 from outside
the area. including Luton and surrounding villages. thanks to effective advertising and word of mouth.
Our strong reputation continues to grow within the community. SUPPOrted by effective leadership and positive feedback from families engaged
with the setting. This year, we welcomed a high percentage of children with Special Educational Needs and Children in Need. Our inclusive and
supportive environment has made earlv years education accessible to all. a commitment that has been recognised by both families and
professional agencies.
The pre-school's vision to expand its provision through the development of a Forest School has been warmly received and is set to begin in
2025.
ACHIEVEMENT5 AND PERFORMANCE
In 2024, Breachwood Green Pre-school was recognised for its support of a high percentage of children with Speci31 Educational Needs and
Children in Need. This included our SENCO working tirelessly to secure an Education. Health and Care Plan IEHCPI for one child, while also
collaborating with external agencies to obtain additional support for others presenting with additional needs.
Supplementary specialist funding was awarded to help support thesè children through the provision of additional equipment, resources, staff
training, and support Staff. Improvements were also made to the pre-school garden, including new surfacing and equipment, while furniture
and resources inside the classroom were updated to enhance the overall learning environment.
The pre-school continued to raise its profile within the community through fundraising events and advertising. Tow3rd the end of the year, an
apprentice was succe55fully recruited to begin in the new year, supporting the settin&s continued growth.
TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 3IDe￿Mber 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income for the year amounted to £110.768 and there was a net surplus for the year of £21.563. A number of successful fundraising
event5 took place throughout the year, the total amount raised wa5 £3,418.
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Breachwood Green Pre-school
Village Hall, Chapel Road, Breachwood Green
Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG4 8NX
Tel- 01438 831099
Ernail= breachwood
Website.. www.bw
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reschool
reschool.co.uk
mail.com
Registered Charity Number.. 1038926
Ofsted Registration Number.. 146743
Trustees Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
CONTINUED...
Reserves Policy
SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE
The Management Committee has reviewed Pre-school's need for reserves in line with guidance issued by
The Pre-school needs reserves in order to:
l. meet redundancy liabilities should the Pre-school have to close-
2. ensure there are sufficient cash reserves in the current account to cover day to day running costs;
ensure continuity of service provision by:
a. meeting unexpected costs such as cover for illness or maternity leave. etc.:
b. covering running costs during periods of lower income {e.g. while adjusting
to school policy changes or following falls in fundraising)
replace equipment as it wears out and carry out necessary building maintenance-
5. relocate the Pre-school from its current locationlpremises if necessary
In calculating these amounts. the Pre-school assumes the following:
Leader and Deputy Leader 12 weeks. notice14 weeks. notice for all remaining roles
No redundancy payments for staff members with less than 2 years of service.
POLICY AIMS
In light of the scope. definitions and purpose. the Pre-school aims to maintsin reserves consisting of:
i. reserves to meet redundancy liabilities;
ii. general contingency reserves equal to one term's (i.e. one-third of annuall total expenditure, excluding
maintenance and depreciation
The Committee believes that this level of reserves is prudent and necessary to ensure that the Pre-school
can run efficiently and meet future needs.
'All groups are recommended to have at least three month's expenditure in reserve and a sum which
covers the calculated redundancy liabilit)K {Managing a Charitably Constituted Setting, PSLA}.
'As a guide, many groups choose one term's reserves as a suitable level. (Finance in Early Years settings,
PSLA}.
The Committee will monitor the actual level of reserves and compare with the target level no less than
once a year lat the financial year-endl. The Pre-school has no restricted funds, and therefore essentially all
cash balances can be considered to be part of reserves.
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Breachwood Green Prtrschool
Village Hall, Chapel Road, Breachwood Green
Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG4 8NX
Tel: 01438 831099
Email: breachwood
Website.. wsyw.bw
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reschool
reschool.co.uk
mail.com
Registered Charity Number- 1038926
Ofsted Registration Number.. 146743
Trustees Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
CONTINUED...
In the event of reserves falling significantly below the target level, the Pre-school will aim to restore the
reserves as soon as possible by postponing salary increases and bonuses, fundraising, increasing earned
income by increasing child numbers, or reducing expenditure.
Similarly, if reserves are significantly above the target level, the Committee will put in place a plan as soon
as possible, aiming to eliminate the excess within two years by spending money to enhance the quality of
Pre-school provision, or otherwise further the aims of the Pre-school, or by reducing fundraising.
The Committee will not, however, take any steps that might call into question the ability of the Pre-school
to continue as a financially viable operation in the long term. In particular, it will not plan to use excess
reserves to cover essential running costs.
POLICY REVIEW
This policy will be reviewed and approved annually by the Pre-school Management Committee.
Review date:August 2025
Policies and Procedures for Trustees
We provide an induction for all staff, volunteers and managers in order to fully brief them about the setting, the families
we seNe, our policies and procedures, curriculum and daily practise in accordance with our Policies and Procedures
manual.
In addition to following our policies and procedures, trustees are also required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check
and an EY2 Form, and submit a copy of their identification.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
MrJordan Chaston
Chair
Date: 24110125
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Br8achwo(xl Gr88n Pr8.School
Regislered charity number 1038926
Independent examlnorfs report to th• trust••s of Br••¢hwood Gr•en Pre School
For the year erKled 31 December 2024
I rewrt on tho accwnts of C¥wn Prn Schc#S t￿ the year ￿MI•d 31 Oocen*)w 2024, whK* set
l on pages 110 8.
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an audit is required lor lh￿ y8af ￿￿10( s•clhJn 144121 ol Iho Chantss Act 2011 (th8 2011 Acll arKJ Ihal
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Shjned:
Godlrey Laws & Co Ltd
Chartered & RW•d Alxlitorn
65 Kntrth P￿8
Wilbury Way
HitC￿n
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Breachwood Green Pre-school
Registered charity number 1038926
Statement of financial activities
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2023
Total
Punds
nds
FurKI8
INCOMING FROM..
Fees- FurKled
Fees- Private
Sal8 ol unrform
FurKlraisir¥J ir￿0￿&
Inleresl irrome
Giants
Total Incomkng
11.797
11.797
19.294
135
3,418
673
3,418
673
152
110.76B
110.768
81.79B
EXPENDITURE ON:
Consumatdes
Fur￿raIsiffj eyperkses
Wages ar￿ ppnsions
A￿rt & knwntawy lees (Ir￿￿l￿a payrc41 fee51
Bank Fees
C￿an1
Unrform expenses
Equiwenl & Toy5
Aciiviiies
Athertisiro ￿ matheiir#J
Insurance
Light. Power, Healiry
IT sofiware & consumat4&s
Prlniiro & stat￿nery
Rent
Repair5 aTKI mwnlenarre
Slaft Traini
subscript￿n8
Te￿p1K1￿ & Irrferr￿I
SundrYe5
Depreciaii
Total ExF*t)dlture
SS,715
1.352
273
415
2.136
195
276
276
449
407
407
240
516
5.107
673
470
5.107
6TJ
470
217
132
n.117
Net Inwmdex
diwr8
21,563
10,681
Transfers bth¥een furK15
Net movement in lunds
21.563
10.681
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought loNard
21,481
21,481
10,800
Total funds carried forw*d
43.044 21,481
All of the Charity's activf(ies ￿re acquired during the a￿ve financial pericmj.
The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than those dealt wth in the slalement of financial aclN((ies.
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Breachwood Green Pre-school
Registered charity number 1038926
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024
31 Dec 2024
31 Dec 2023
Assets
Tangible assets
Debtors
189
70
Bank
Cash at Bank
47,656
23,197
Total Assets
Llabllltles
Current Llabllltles
Other creditors
Payroll liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
700
4,101
4,801
700
1,086
1,786
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
The funds of the charity
Net incomelexpendilure
Funds brought forward
Total charit funds
21,563
21.481
10.681
10.800
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