CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Stepping Stones Pre-school 1043234 Receipts and payments accounts For the perlod from CC16a 1st Se tember 2024 To 31st August 2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restrlcted funds Endowm ent funds to thé nearest £ Total funds Last year to the nearest £ A1 Recelpts Funding Fees, vouchers & enrolment ilk funding Donations I grants Fundraising Sundry Bank interest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ 92,645 13,884 662 7.018 210 186 141 92,645 13.884 662 7,018 210 186 141 88,170 9.424 496 soo 1,015 254 191 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 114,746 114,746 100,050 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table). Sub total 114,746 114,746 100,050 A3Pa Salaries Fees & services Office costs Lease payments etc Uniform & staff costs Consumables Sundry Fundraising Repairs ments 95,788 2,645 985 2,770 452 1,170 698 457 400 105,365 95,788 2,645 985 2.770 452 1.170 698 457 400 105,365 73,282 1,145 4,941 201 1,140 325 2,943 85,908 Sub total A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see tsble Equipment 5,882 5.882 Sub total 5,882 5,882 7,694 7,694 Total payments 111,247 111,247 93,602 Net of reeeipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 3,499 3,499 6,448 3,499 25,516 31,964 3,499 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 2410612026 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Detslls Unrestrict Restricted funds ed funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Reserve bank account to nearest £ 15,284 Bank current account 16,680 Total cash funds 31,964 {agree balances wlth receipts and payments account(s)) Error OK Unrestrlct Restricted funds ed funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Detsils to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets Details Fund to whlch asset Current value tional B3 Investment assets Cost (optional) Details Fund to which asset Current value tional B4 Assets retalned for the charity's own use Cost (optional) Detsils Fund to whlch Amount due (optlonal) When due tional B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval Sandra Pearce Kirsty Marie Chapman CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 24/1￿/2026 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Ci-li4fity i'4dftie Chacewater Playgroup - Stepping Stones (Chacewater) On accounts for the year ended 31st August 2025 Charity no (if any) 1043234 Set out on pages (reTtieinbÈr to include the page nuYnb8ts of addilional 5h(¥etg) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended JIJ I 1sltr.i / YYY Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Lee Heard Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCCA 1564921 Address: 33 Trevose Close St.A nes IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 Charity name: Chacewater Playgroup- Stepping Stones (Chacewater) Charity registration number: 1043234 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set 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 for the needs of their children throu h communit rou 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: 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 and 1.19 a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hour groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means and ability. b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local area. c) instigation and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learnin Alliance. The Trustees have reviewed the guidan issued by the Charity Commission with regard to public benefit. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Preschool has provided a full Servi￿ this year. We have had a high intake of children and a good amount of government funding with more children able to claim 30 hours and we have had successful fundraising events such as our Christmas Fete and Sponsored bunny hop. Para 1.20 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 Continued funding by the local authority throughout the year ensured the Pre-school remained viable. Reserves held at a level to enable the Pre- school to be a responsible employer while at the same time ensuring that equipment and facilities are updated/refurbished as necessa £ 15,000 Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives induding any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 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 document trust deed, ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Pre-school Learning Alliance model pre- school constitution. Unincorporated association Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Elected by parents at AGM Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Chacewater Pla rou Ste in Stones Pre-school 1043234 Parish Rooms Falmouth Road Chacewater TRURO TR4 8LP