Bare Methodist Playgroup Ua Bare Necessities Pre-school Playgroup, Morecambe Trustees. Report and Accounts 31ST AUGUST 2025 Registered Challty Number 1040512 WATERS & ATKINSON Charteied Accountants The Old Court House Clark Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR
Bare Methodist Playgroup tla Bare Necessities Pre-school Playgroup, Morecambe FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Trustees. Annual Report 3to10 Independent Examiner's Rew)rt Receipts and Payments Accounl 12 Statement of Assets and Liatslthes 13
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From September 2024 Period end date Perlod start date To August 2025 Charity name- Bare Necessities preschool Playgroup Charity registration number: 1040512 Objectives and Activities SORP 18 Pao 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as sel out in its goveming document 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 forthe needs of their children through cornrnunity groups and by: (al Offering appropriate play> education and care facilities. family leaming and extended hours groups, together with the ri9ht of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture. religion, means or ability. {b} Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognltion of such needs in the local area: Ic} Instigating and adhering to and futhering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learnin Alliance. We offer tem]-time only sessional care Monday to Friday. during the following hours: Monday- 8.30-3.30 Tuesday- 8.30- 3.30 Wednesday- 8.30-3.30 Thursday- 8.30-3.30 Friday- 9.00-1.00 We provide play, education and care for up to 30 children per session within the local area. Children can access u 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 srKI 1.19 to 32 hours er
week. The trustees have Tegard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit Statement confirming whether the Iruslees have had regard lo the gLJidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional infomiation {optionall You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant abouL- SORP tererte Pera 1J8 Policy on granl making PaTr 1.38 Policy on s(181 investrnenl including program related investment Our committee members are volunteers and have positions such as Chair, Vice Chair. Treasurer and Secretary. Other parents also volunteer at gvents. Par3 1J8 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP relee During this period, there was a slow start with numbers, which we have had previously at the start of the new academic year. Despite this, consistent efforts were made to advertise our spaces. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying Ihe difference the charity's work has made lo the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The established curriculum was continued and developed further to enhance the quality of sessions. These refinements ensured that activities remained structured, purposeful, and aligned with the overall settings objȢtives. In addition. initiatives such as Beach School. Yoga Buddies, and Reading Fairy were continued. further enriching the curriculum and offering participants a wider variety of learning and development opportunities. A stud wall was also constructed to im rove
safety, reinforcing the commitment to providing a secure environment for all. A significant development was the addition of a new member of staff. a qualified dance teacher. This allowed for the introduction of dance lessons. expanding the range of activities offered and providing children with new opportunities to build skills, confidence, and selfoxpression. All staff updated their first aid trainin9 amongst other training. Community engagement was Strengthened through participation in the I See You project, delivered by Primed for Life. This initiative offered valuable experiences and connections that complemented our settings goals. A new natÉvity was created at Christmas this was a huge success. Aswell as this the Easter Bonnet Parade. litter pieklng> and singing on the Crescent have all proven to be highly successful fundralslng events. bringing the comrnunty together In both spirit and purpose. The litter picking event not only helped improve the local environment but also supported our curriculum. Singing on the Crescent created a warm and uplifting atmosphere, drawing in supporters who enjoyed the perforrnances while generously donating to the charity- Additional information loptionall You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. This report summarises the successful year we have had, building on each area to ensure continual growth and development for our early learners. Achievements against objectives sel Para 1_41 Performance ol fundraising activities against objectives sel Para 1.41 Investment performance ainsl ob-eclives P¥a 1.41
Other Financial Review Review oflhe charity's financial position al the end of the eriod Slalemenl explaining the policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Para 1.21 The Total revenue was £106.758 and total expense was £110.934 9iving a loss of £4,176. We always keep 20.000 plus in reserve and do not intend to reduce this. We ensure we can pay our redundancy in the event we need to close. Bank Balance as at tho 31" Au9USt 2025 was £43,452.60. Parn 1.22 Amount of reserves held Pata 122 Cash balances as at the 31" August 2025 were £300.00 Nol applicable Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties aboul the charity continuing as a going concer Pa."8 1.22 Para 1.24 Not applicable Para 1.23 Not applicable Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo indude further slalements where relevant about." The charity's principal source of funds are privately paid fees and funding frorn Lancashire county council which provided most the income for the year, along with small amounts of fundraising. The charity s principal sources of funds {induding any fundraising) P¥ra 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 | Government funding rates and the minimum wage were not inline which if Continues will be a risk for the charity. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing dcKumenl Pa125 Constitution How is the charity consliluled? Para 125 Unincorporated association Trustee selection methods including details of any conslilulional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled 10 appoint one or more trustees Pa 1.25 The commlttee members are elected at ourAGM for a one year temi. Unless a mernber of the committee has served for four consecutive years they ean be re- elected. If the committee decided, it necessary tt can COpOPt up to three further members after the AGM. Additional inforniation (optional) You rna choose lo include further slalemenls where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of Iruslees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Pa? 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other Reference and Administrative details Charil name Other name the charil use5 islered eharil number Charity's principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Tstee name Dates acted if not for whole ar Office lil any) Name of person ler body) entitled toap oint trustee ifan Susanna Foy Autumn LuptoFJ Holly Tiesleel Anlonette Claverley Tom Huartson Chair Vice Chair Secretsry Leanne Allan Nominated individual with OFSTED io 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of Ihe director5 al the date Ihe re Director name ortwasa roved Name of tnJstees holding title lo property belonging lo the charity Tru$tee namo Dates acted if not foi whtsl¢ ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects ol the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the cuslodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charily s own assels Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlon} Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff Members {Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trusteès, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(sl Full namelsl Position {eg Secretary. Chair. etc} 'orYl Lnated Idiv (ljol. ICfL Julie 202L Date io
Bare Methodist Playgroup Ua Bare Necessities Pre-school Playgroup, Morecambe Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Bare Necessitires Pre-school Playgroup I report lo the charity trustees c>n my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025 which are sel out on pages 12 to 13_ Responsibilties and basis of report As the charity's Iruslees ygu are restK)nsible for the preparatTon of the accounts in accord?n with the requireentS ol the Charities Act 20111.lhe AcYI_ I report in respect of rny examination of the chartvs acVnI$ carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicAble Directions given by the Charity Comrllission under section 14515llbl of the ACL Independent examiner's statement I have cornpleted my examinab'on. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examinab'on giving me Cause to belteve thal in any material respe¢l". accounting records were not kept in iespeia of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not acc£)rd bmth those recor(Fs. I have nD to which the acco cems and have come across no other matters in connectton wth the examination lion should be n in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of D be reach D S J Sissons, FCA Waters & Alkinson Chartered Accountants The Old Court House Clark Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR Dale .
Bare Methodist Playgroup tla Bare Necessities Pre-school Playgroup, Morecambe Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 August 2025 Unrestricted activities 2024125 2023124 Income Lancashire County Council Private Fees Milk Claim Fund raising 94,011 11,709 98 940 96,721 12,996 158 1.752 Total Incoming Resources 106 758 111.627 Expenditure Sa18ries Payroll Taxes Pension Extra-curricular Ofsled + LCC Staff training Rent Telephone Premises Books and equipment Consumables Insurance Payroll prOSsing costs Miscellaneous Professional fees accountancy Professional fees Uniform 74.985 5.299 5.185 5.280 64,836 2,337 3,814 2.310 295 993 8.850 1.159 1,998 8,190 1.523 648 3.600 690 1,048 3,834 1,265 679 522 436 438 183 176 403 924 405 96 Total Expenditure 110.934 Net movement in funds 19.502 12
Bare Methodist Playgroup Ua Bare Necessities Pre-school Playgroup, Morecambe Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 August 2025 Unrestri¢ted funds 2024125 2023124 Current assets Bank Cash Total 43.453 300 43.753 47,929 47.929 Net Assets 43.753 47,929 Reserves 47 Statement of movement in funds Balan ExndItUre as al 31 for the year Aug 2025 Balance as at Incotne for 1 Sep 2024 the year Unrestricted reserves 47,929 106.758 110.934 43.753 Registered Charity Number: 1040512 These accounts were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on the and are signed on their behalf by". Autumn Lupton Trustee