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 ￿1￿8
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 rele￿e
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
P*a125
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
P*a 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
T￿stee 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
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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 require￿entS ol the Charities Act 20111.lhe AcYI_
I report in respect of rny examination of the chartvs ac￿VnI$ 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
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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 prO￿Ssing 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
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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
Ex￿ndItUre 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