The management committee of St Nicholas and St Faith (SSNF) Pre-school present their annual report and audited accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Introduction
SSNF preschool provides nursery education for children aged 2years to 4years and operates as a charitable trust (registered in England and Wales No. 1043456) and is governed by a management committee operating to the Preschool Learning Alliance Model Constitution 2011 adopted at an EGM held on 16[th] March 2015.
Our Aims
SSNF Preschool aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment within which children are able to learn and develop as an individual. We achieve this by maintaining a balance of free choice and adult led experiences, and embracing “learning through play”.
Our Values
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Respect for each other
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Variety and choice for each child to support their learning experiences within the EYFS Framework
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Positive relationships with parents, whose involvement shapes the success of the Preschool
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The continued development of our experienced and qualified staff
Annual Review to 31[st] August 2025
The committee met three times during the period 1[st] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025, at which the committee considered the following reports:
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Financial Report – Presentation of in period accounts by the treasurer
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Leaders Report – Presentation of the main achievements and any issues arising
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Fundraising Report – Presentation of the fundraising achievements and plans to support the preschool
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Any other Business – all matters arising requiring the Management Committee attention
Staff
The preschool staff during the period 1[st] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025 consisted of:
Mrs Tracey Pritchard – Leader Mrs Sadie Way – Deputy Leader Mrs Karen Goulty – Deputy Leader Miss Charlie Barber – Assistant Miss Rebecca Boroczky – Assistant Mrs Rebecca Calero – Assistant
Committee Members
The preschool committee during the period 1[st] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025 consisted of:
Katie Clough – Chair Emily Grose – Secretary Paul Melling – Treasurer
Tracey Pritchard Hayley Weaver Rebecca Seaden
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St Nicholas & St Faith Pre-school - Charity Commisson Register No. 1043456
INCOME and EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For year ending 31st August 2025
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Year ending 31st August 2025 |
Year ending 31st August 2024 |
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| RECEIPTS | £ | |||||||
| Funding (Cornwall Council) | 105034.32 | 143752.31 | ||||||
| Fees (Parents) | 3610.47 | 14795,30 | ||||||
| Fees (Bkfasts &Lunches) | 5166.91 | 6916.80 | ||||||
| Registrations (IncludesT Shirt) | 210.00 | 195,00 | ||||||
| Fundraising Activities and Events | 1 | 1679.83 | 2957.91 | |||||
| Other Receipts | 2 | 720.66 | 991.70 | |||||
| Bank Interest | 588.73 | 759,00 | ||||||
| TOTAL INCOME | 117010.92 | 170368.02 | ||||||
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||
| Salaries, PAYE, NI& Pensions | 3 | 114022.64 | 113848.57 | |||||
| Premises Costs (Rent) | 7866,00 | 11322.00 | ||||||
| Fundraising Purchases Activities and Events | 1 | 231.98 | 328.80 | |||||
| Other Payments | 2 | 3955.08 | 4277.06 | |||||
| Support Costs | 4 | 4493.15 | 0 | 4297.31 | ||||
| Consumables | 3049.70 | 1791.54 | ||||||
| Toys & Equipment Purchasesfrom Fundraising | 1903.60 | , | 1010.21 | |||||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 135522.15 | = | 136875.49 | |||||
| DEFICIT/SURPLUS FORYEAR | -18511.23 | - | v | 33492.53 | ||||
| BALANCE SHEET | ||||||||
| BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD | £ | £ | ||||||
| Business Instant Access Account | 67107.38 ~ | 33846.07 | » | |||||
| Treasurers Account | 607.69 “_ | 376,47 | ||||||
| 67715.07 | 3422254 | |||||||
| 49203.84 | aA | 67715.07 | ||||||
| BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | ||||||||
| Business Instant Access Account | 4873043 | 67107.38 | ||||||
| Treasurers Account | 473.41— | 607.69 | ||||||
| 49203.84 | _ | 67715.07 |
I CERTIFY THAT FROM THE BOOKS AND RECORDS EXAMINED THESES ACCOUNTS ARE A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD.
Signed WD ones Date t (a4 fes(ZS . Date
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT For year ending 31st August 2025
1 - Fundraising Activities and Events
| Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August | Year ending 31st August | Year ending 31st August | 2024 | |
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| Receipts | Payments | Net | Receipts | Payments | Net | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Spring Fayre | 786.50 | 231.98 | 554.52 | 999.45 | 328.80 | 670.65 | |
| Easy Fundraising& Photo Commission | 18.79 | 0.00 | 18.79 | 60.51 | 0.00 | 60.51 | |
| Bridge Toddle | 638.10 | 0.00 | 638.10 | 1116.00 | 0.00 | 1116.00 | |
| Bag To School | 108.00 | 0.00 | 108.00 | 155.00 | 0.00 | 155.00 | |
| Disco | 81.40 | 0.00 | 81.40 | 109.00 | 0.00 | 109.00 | |
| Photo Commission | 47.04 | 0.00 | 47.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Refunds on Fundraising Purchases | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 517.95 | 0.00 | 517.95 | |
| TOTAL | 1679.83 | 231.98 | 1447.85 | 2957.91 | 328.80 | 2629.11 |
2 - Other Receipts and Payments
| Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August 2025 | Year ending 31st August 2024 | Year ending 31st August 2024 | Year ending 31st August 2024 | |
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| Receipts | Payments | Net | Receipts | Payments | Net | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Nursery Milk Scheme | 640.66 | 641.60 | -0.94 | 811.20 | 811.20 | 0.00 |
| T/Sweat Shirts | 30.00 | 193.17 | -163.17 | 64.00 | 90.40 | -26.40 |
| Toys & Equipment | 0.00 | 2291.16 | -2291.16 | 0.00 | 2790.96 | -2790.96 |
| Misc | 0.00 | 829.15 | -829.15 | 116.50 | 584.50 | -468.00 |
| Donations | 50.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 720.66 | 3955.08 | -3234.42 | 991.70 | 4277.06 | -3285.36 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT For year ending 31st August 2025
3 - Salaries
| Year | ending 31st August | Year | ending 31st August | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Salaries&Pay | S | 93,913.70 | £ | 97,247.63 | |
| PAYE. NI&Pensions | £ | 20,108.94 | £ | 16,600.94 | |
| TOTAL | £ | 114,022.64 | £ | 113,848.57 | |
| 4 - Support Costs | |||||
| Year | ending 31st August | Year | ending 31st August | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Payroll Costs | £ | 616.56 | £ | 676.15 | |
| PettyCash | £ | 770.00 | £€ | 920.00 | |
| Course Fees | pe | 278.05 | £ | 344.29 | |
| Telephone, Broadband &Website | £ | 1178.60 | £ | 1,140.61 | |
| Terence | pa | 815.79 | £ | 723.65 | |
| Ofsted Registraction | £ | 50.00 | £ | 90,00 | |
| borers | ily | 784.15 | £ | — 442.61 | |
| TOTAL | £ | 449315 | £ | 4297.31 | . |
4 - Support Costs
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ St Nicholas and Faith Pre-school members of On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2025 Charity no 1043456 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Nicola Hooper
Date: 14th september 2025
Name: NICOLA HOOPER
Relevant professional FMAAT qualification(s) or body
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Address: 21 CHERRY TREE CLOSE EXETER DEVON EX4 5AT
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| Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records | |
| have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply | |
| with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any | |
| material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any | |
| failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; | |
| and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.) |
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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