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STANGROUND ST JOHNS PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Charity Commission Registered No: 1045382

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

For the period ending

31[st] March 2025

Stanground St John’s Preschool Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

The trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.

Reference and Administrative Details:

Registered Name:	Stanground St	John’s Playgroup
Charity No:	1045382
Operational Address:	Stanground Children’s Centre
	Stanground St	John’s Primary School
	Stanground
	Peterborough
	PE2 8JG
Trustees at date of Report:	Chair	Amanda Hunnybun
	Treasurer	Holli Wright
	Others	Michelle Catt
		Maryam Coy
		Crina Gavriliuc
		Jade Hill
		Natalie Skutella
Other Trustees who served in the year	Johanna Gretton-Corney
and left 11thNovember 2025	Victoria Robinson
	Lauren Broughton
	Katrina Hicks
	Elizabeth Killick
	Jodie Smith
	Emma Walklate
Bankers:	TSB Bank Plc
Independent Examiner:	Mark Bedford
	11 Belton Road
	Stanground
	Peterborough
	PE2 8UU

Structure Governance and Management

The pre-school is a membership organisation governed by the 2011 model constitution issued by the Pre-school Learning Alliance, which was adopted at the Annual General Meeting on 7[th] October 2011. Members can be parents or guardians of all children who attend playgroup or other interested individuals approved by the Committee. Members appoint/confirm committee members at the AGM.

Stanground St John’s Preschool Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Objects and Activities

The aims are 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:

• (a) Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right 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 the children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas.

• (c) Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

Public benefit

In setting objectives and planning the activities of the Pre-school the Committee and employees have carefully considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

We began the new academic year at full capacity, and remain so, with a waiting list already in place for September 2026. We continue to be an extremely popular setting offering high quality care and education to children in the local community. We offer an enticing learning environment in which our children thrive. We also support many of our families as well as their children. Below is an overview of some of our achievements over the last academic year.

Christmas Visit to Tudors Care Home

The Pre-school children thoroughly enjoyed visiting Tudors Care Home, where they took part in a mini carol service for the residents. The children had great fun learning the carols and sang them proudly and enthusiastically, encouraging the residents to join in. This wonderful intergenerational experience had a positive impact on both the children and the elderly residents, fostering shared joy, connection, and community spirit.

SENDCo Training and Development

In March, two employees successfully completed their Level 3 SENDCo qualification. Following this achievement, they have developed new procedures and documentation to support staff in identifying individual children’s needs more effectively, structuring targeted support plans, and communicating these plans clearly with parents and carers. These improvements have strengthened our overall approach to inclusion and early intervention within the setting.

REAL Programme (Raising Early Attainment in Literacy)

Two employees successfully completed the REAL programme, which focuses on strengthening early literacy skills through family engagement. As part of the programme, they carried out initial home visits with three key children, promoting the benefits of shared reading and supporting families to create positive reading experiences at home. Each child and their family received a story sack, which included a story book, storytelling resources, and a dialogic book reading sheet to encourage interactive and meaningful reading together.

Stanground St John’s Preschool Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Mini Library Initiative

To further promote a love of reading, we developed a mini library where children can borrow books to read at home. A reward system was introduced — children receive a stamp each time they borrow a book, and after collecting ten stamps, they are rewarded with a free book to keep. This initiative has successfully encouraged reading within the home environment and strengthened the home–school literacy partnership.

Pre-school Celebrations

Throughout the year, we held a number of exciting celebrations for the children. At Christmas, we enjoyed a festive party complete with a visit from Santa, a buffet, and presents for all the children. To mark the end of the academic year, we held a “Treat Week”, filled with fun activities and special surprises for the children to enjoy. We also celebrated our school leavers with a Leavers’ Disco, featuring special guests Elsa, Anna, and the dinosaurs — an event that was enjoyed by all of our children leaving us to go to Primary school.

Fundraising

The pre-school raised £60.00 from the Soft Toy Tombola stall and £226.00 from the Christmas Chocolate Tombola stall at the Christmas Fayre held at St. John’s CofE Primary

Celebrating Diversity

Stanground St. John’s Pre-school will continue to be an inclusive and welcoming setting for all children. We are delighted to have children attending our pre-school from a range of cultures and countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Romania, Lithuania, Pakistan, Portugal and Kuwait. Our diverse community helps children learn about the world around them and fosters respect, understanding, and friendship among everyone.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Stanground St John’s Pre-school will continue to be reflective and strive for continuous development to provide an outstanding learning environment for all children. We remain dedicated to offering a high standard of care and education that is also affordable and accessible to families within our local community.

Reserves policy

Reserves act as a cushion for any loss of income and unforeseen situations. Throughout the year the balances have remained over the reserves level of £69,432. Reserves have been calculated using the full amount needed to settle any redundancy/termination payments. The sum of £2,500 has also been set aside for any repairs needed under the terms of the lease.

Financial Review

The Trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial position. They are also responsible for protecting the Charity’s assets and taking appropriate steps to prevent and detect fraud or other irregularities.

As a small charity, the accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, reflecting actual transactions through our bank accounts. For the year ending 31st March 2025, the accounts show a surplus of £16,590, compared to a surplus of £28,348 in the previous year.

Stanground St John’s Preschool Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Income Overview

Total income for the year was £188,483, reflecting an increase of £9,629 compared to the previous year. The main sources of income were:

• NEF Funding: £162,372 (up from £131,850)

• Fees: £20,332 (down from £26,666)

• Other Funding: £4,222 — primarily SEND funding (down from £12,164)

Additional income included:

• Bank Interest: £554

• Other Income: £324

• Fundraising: £304

• Tesco Grant: Final instalment of £375

While fee income and SEND funding decreased, the overall increase in NEF funding contributed positively to the year’s financial outcome.

Expenditure Overview

Total expenditure for the year was £171,893, an increase of £21,387 compared to the previous year. The largest cost areas were:

• Staff Wages: £144,213 (up from £120,284), reflecting the impact of the National Living Wage increase.

• Resources: £7,937

• Premises: £3,742

• Training: £1,802

• Professional Fees: £7,725

Other costs including consumables, administration, governance, and bank charges remained stable.

The total amount of cash funds at the end of the accounting period was £201,532, up from £184,942 the previous year. The increase in NEF funding and careful cost management have helped maintain healthy reserves despite rising wage costs.

The Trustees are focused on managing the Charity’s resources responsibly to ensure ongoing support for our families and children.

This Report has been approved by the Trustees and has been signed on their behalf by:

Signature: ………………………………………………… Full Name: ………………………………………….… Awa oVaHolt, Wright Date: ………………………………………………… iWloil LOVE

ANGROUND HNS PRE SCHO PLAYGROUP Registered Charity No: 1045382 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDING 315r MAROI 2025 UNREsTricfED FUNDS REsTricfED FUNDS TOTALFUN05 Yearr￿1￿8 3V03125 TOTAL FUNDS Yeèr4ndln8 31103124 Yearndln8 31103125 Year-endln8 31103125 RECEIPTS NEF Fundin8 Other Fundln8 Fees Bank Interest Other Income Donatlons and Grants Fund Ralslng 162.372 4,222 20,332 554 324 162.372 4,222 20,332 554 324 375 304 131,850 12,164 26,666 422 2,390 5,146 216 375 TOTAL RECEIPTS 188,108 375 I78￿54 PAYMEN Wages Inc Inland Revenue payments Tralnln8 Total Other Staff Costs Resources Premlses Consumables Other Costs Bank Charges Professlonal Fees Admlnlstratlon Costs Governance Costs Fundralslng (144,213) 11,8021 (195) 17,937) 13.742) 12,4791 (1,7691 (631 17,725) 11,820) 1148) (144,2131 {1.802} {195) 17,937) (3,7421 {2,4791 {1,7691 (63} 17,725) 11,820) 11481 {120,2841 {7421 1925) 19,403) 15,0641 {2,3281 {1,68SI {65) 17,083) 12,7631 11641 TOTAL PAYMEPITS 171,893 171,893 150,506 Net of Receipts/lPayments) 8alance bl￿d 16,215 184,854 375 16,590 184,942 28.348 156,594 Balance clfwd 46

ANGROUND STJOHNS PRE Re8istered Charity No: 1045382 LP YGROUP 5TATEMENfoF ASSETS AND UABIUTIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 UNRE5TItICFED FUND53yO¥15 TOTAL FUNDS SIIW25 TOTAL FUNDS 3VQJI24 FUNDS 31103125 CASH FUNDS Lloyds TSB Current Lloyds TSB Deposlt Petty Cash PayPal 163.512 37.537 20 463 163,975 37,537 20 147,903 36.983 56 Total Cash Funds 201,532 184.942 pcc Credlt Notes Note 2 42,664 42,664 30,167 30,167 Independent Examlnatlon PAYEINI Contrlbutlons Penslon Contrlbutlons Other credltors {1251 {125) (1401 {1,0451 13941 13591 (4871 17301 {4871 {7301 1,938 l approve the R￿[pts and Payments Accounts set out on pa8e l and above and conflrm that all relevant records and Infomiation has been made avallable for thelr preparatlon. Sl8ned on behalf of the Trustees: Slgnature Name l. The trustees have not recelved renumeratlon or relmbursements durln8 the accountln8 perlod. 2. Interlm NEF Fund5ng for Surnmer term recelved earlv.

This independent examiners report relates to the accounts of

STANGROUND ST JOHN’S PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

Charity Commission Registered No: 1045382

Accounts are prepared for the year ended 31% March 2025

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• e examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

• e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act;

• e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

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 you as 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.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

• (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act;

• e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met;

Or

• (2) 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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Mark Bedford

MJB Financial Services

11 Belton Road

Stanground Peterborough PE2 8UU