CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 01109124 Period Start date
To 31108125 Perlod end date
Charity name: Staunton-on-lwe Playgroup
Charity registratlon numb•r: 1044996
Objectives and Activities
SORP referenca
Para1.17
Summary ofthe purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Enhance the development and education of
children primarily under statutory school
age. By offering appropriate play,
education and care faciliti8s, family
learning and extended hours groups and
ensuring that opportunities are offered for
all children regardless of race, culture,
religion, means or ability.
Encourage the study of th8 needs of such
children and their families and promoting
public interest in and recognition of such
needs in the local areas.
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.
Slalement confirming
whether the truste6s have
had regard to the guidan
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.17 8n(S
1.19
Provision of Education for children aged 9
months to 5 years from 8.00 am, 5 days a
week during term time. Parents are able to
use gov8rnment Early Education Funding
for 15 or 30 free hours per week. We add
extra charges for ￿lce daily snacks.
Para 1.18
Trusteès have been given Charty
Commission guidanc8 on public benefrt
and have had regard to this in all decisions
mad8.

Achievements and Performance
SORP raference
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.
Para 1.20
Summary of Main Achievements
and Impact
The preschool has continued to provide
high-quality early years education and care
in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating envi-
ronment. Our aim is to give every child the
best possible start in life, supporting th¢ir
learning, wellbeing, and social development
through play-based, handS￿n experiences.
Main A¢hievements
A key feature of our curriculum this year
has been the enrichment of children's learn-
ing ihrough a range of educational trips.
visitors to the setting and experiences de-
signed to inspire curiosity and deepen un-
derstanding of the world around them.
Forest School: Children explored
woodlands. engaging in natUTe-
based l¢arning that encouraged en-
vironmental awareness, sensory ex-
ploration, and teamwork.
Dan-yr-ogof Caves: This visit in-
troduced children to geology and
natural history, inspiring awe and
stimulating rich discussion and vo-
cabulary development.
Ralph Court Gardens: The themed
gardens provid¢d opportunities for
Amaginative play, creativity, and
early science and design under-
standing.
Theatre Visits and Cultural Expe-
riences: Trips to local theatre per-
formances supported children's lan-
guage, lisfrning, and emotional lit-
eracy, while also developing confi-
dence and a love for storytelling.
These experiences have complemented our
core curriculum, making learning active,
memorable, and meaningful.
Diff¢r¢nee Made to Benefieiari¢$
Children:
Children have shown clear progress
across all areas of develo
ent.

Through these activities. they have
become more confident, curious,
and independent learners. The trips
help¢d develop their communication
and social skills, while also
strengthening their understanding of
the wider world.
Families: The expertences provided
by the preschool have helped build
stronger relationships between staff,
parents. and the local cornn]unity.
Staff and Voluntccrs:
Staff have continued to develop
their professional practice through
planning and delivering experiential
learning opportunities. This has en-
hanced the quality of teaching and
leaming throughout the setting.
Wider Benefits to Society
The charity's work conlinues to make a
measurable difference not only to the chil-
dren and families il serves but also to the
wider community.
By promoting school readiness, the
preschool supports smoother transi-
tions into primary education and
contributes to long-tern] educational
success.
By fostering environmental and cul-
tural awareness, it helps nurture re-
spollsible, caring future citizens.
By providing affordable, high-quai-
ity early years education, the pre-
school reduce5 social inequality and
supports local families, wellbeing
and employability.
Financial Review
Review of the charty's
financial position at the end
of the period
Pafa 1.21
At the end of the financial period, the
charity achieved a small surplus, despite
increased expenditure on educational
resour¢es and enrichment activities. This
investment has directly benefited the
qualty of provision and the leaming
experiences offered to the children.
While the overall financial position remains
stable, trustees recognise that rising costs
and increased resource spending will
re
uire careful financial mana
ement in the

year ahead. Finances will be closely
monitored to ensure that the charity
continues to operate sustainably and aims
to break even by the end of the nexi
financial period.
The trustees remain committed to
maintaining prudent resetves while
continuing to prioritise spending that
directly supports the charity's educational
aims and the wellbeing of its beneficiaries.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding rèserv8S
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
The truslees have established a Reserves
Policy to ensure that the charity maintains
sufficient funds to meet its obligations and
to safeguard its ability to continue operating
effectively in the future.
Reserves are held for the following
purposes-.
1. Contingency.. To provide for
unexpected expenditure in the
event of an emergency, such as
urgent repairs or unforeseen
operational costs.
2. Cash Flow: To cover short-term
cash flow issues, for example when
a bill must be paid before the
corresponding income has been
received.
3. Commitment.. To meet occasional,
significant items of expenditure that
cannot be funded from the annual
operating income.
4. Conservation: To protect the
charity's resources and ensur8 that
funds are used necessarily,
reasonably, and incidentally in
fulfilment of the charity's objectives,
in line with trustees, legal
responsibilities.
5. Closure.. To provide sufficient funds
to meet any financial obligations if
the charity were to become
unsustainable and required to be
wound up responsibly.
The tnjstees review the level of reserves
annually to ensure they remain appropriate
for the charity's size, scope, and future
plans.
The charity is considered a going concern,
with the trustees confident that sufficient
resources are in place to continue
operations for the foreseeable future.
Ongoing financial monitoring and prudent
management will ensure that the charity
continues to meet its commitments while
delivering high-quality provision for its
beneficiaries.
Explanation of any
Un￿rtaIntieS about the
Para 1.23
Government Early Education Funding not
overin
the cost of delive

charity continuing as a going
concem
Additional inforn)ation (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about..
Policies and procedures
Para 1.51
All trustees require an Enhan￿d DBS and
adopted for the induction
EY2.
and training of trustees
They must also complete relevant
safe
uardin
trainin
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the Gharit
uses
Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
Staunton-on-
Staunton-on-
1044996
Staunton-on-wye Pre-school,
Staunton-on-wyè,
Herefordshire,
HR4 7LT.
ePla
rou
e Pre-school
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Datas act•d If not forwholè
ear
Trustee name
Offiee lif any)
Name of person (or bodyl
entitled to a
int trustee
Stephen Grist
Claudia Merrett
Chair
Alan Kerr
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20

Declarations
The trustees declare that they havè approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signatur8(s)
(i&
Full namels}
2TErf4-l&O Js L'È ILf
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
C4c(If
Date

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGIAND AND WALES
Staunton on Wyo pr8sch¢)ol
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the pertod
from
To
01m912024
31108r2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestrlctod
tund$
tothg ng•fO•t
Restricted
fundB
Endowment
funds
Totsl fund$
Last y•ar
toth? nearostf
to tho ne&rest£
totha n￿reAt £
to the nvrgst e
A1 Recelpts
fees and NEF
fi1ndrai￿ng and donations
grants and Indu￿￿
bank interest
sU￿ry
n(5raised foroth•
231,822
123
231.822
123
189,429
924
670
670
568
772
727
Sub total(Gmss income for
AR)
233,180
233.fBO
187,W8
A2 A3￿t and Inv•stm•nt $al•8.
(see tabl•).
Sub lotal
233.180
233,180
187,908
mènts
¥Ydge eA)5ts
other rJnniw Costs
newequipmentarvj events
furvjs raised torothers and paKI
189.019
27,663
16,049
189.019
27.￿¥
16.049
135,860
24,288
8,285
56
Sub total
232.732
232,732
168,459
A4 A8s&t and ￿n￿stM•nt
ur¢ha8•8,
tsble
Sub total
232.732
232,732
t68.459
Net ofrKeIp￿(PaYMents)
AS Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year and
Cjsh funds thls year end
448
19A49
150,216
150.664
150.216
150,664
130,767
150,216
CCXX Rl a¢¢¢unts ISSI

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
fund¥
to neareyt£
Restrlcted
fund
to ngawtf
Endowment
fund¥
to noawt£
Categories
Details
81 Cash fundB
,357
reserve M 1
20,010
reserve no 2
34.297
Total cash funds
ISO,664
))umis}I
Unrestrlctgd
funds
to noarw¢£
Restrfct•d
funds
to nurost£
Endowment
funds
to no•r•st £
Details
Fund tot*hlch
aM•t bolon
Details
Cost (Optio￿1)
Cumtrtvalu•
83 Investment assets
. zgaa
Fund to whlch
a88ot b8lon
Details
Ctyst 1opfjr￿alI
Currontvalu•
Ilonal
84 A880ts retaln•d ft>r th•
charity's own use
Fund trj whtch
Amount d
onal
Whèn du&
tlonal
Details
B5 Liabilitios
$1gned by one or trusts85 on
bghaifof all th8 trustee5
Dat¢ of
roval
Slgnature
Print Name
g. D. &ri>L
CCIX R2 a¢o)unts ISSI
oedow2026

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to tho trusteesl
members of
Staunton on Wye pre-schc
On accounts for the year
ended
31 August 2025
Charity no
(If any)
1044996
Sot out on pagos
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity {'the Trusf) for the year ended
Responslblllties and As the charity trustees of the Tnjst, you are responsible for the preparation
basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 1.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Ca￿led OLrt
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 sects'on 145{5llb) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come lo my attention (other than Ihal disclosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material
res￿t.
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examinerfs statement
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection
wrf(h 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 rf they do rn)t apply.
2 January 2026
Slgned:
Name:
Julian Henry James Parker
Relevanl professional
qualification(s) or body
(If any):
Retired Chartered Accountant {Instilute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales)
Address:
The Whtte House, 2 Grimsby Road
Louth. Llncolnshire, LN11 ODX
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 brlef detalls of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018