REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1049011 DUNCAN &TOPLIS SWINESHEAD COMMUNIIY PLAYGROUP IWORKING NAME: SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CENTREI REPORT OFTHETRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 duncantoplis.co.uk
SWINE5HEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME: SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CENTREI REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED31JULY 2025 The trustees present their report wlth the financial statement5 of the charity for the year ended 31 july 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting ènd Reporting by Charities: Statemenr of Recommended Prèctice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objective5 and aims of the charity are-. To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups. The objectives and activities of the charity are achieved by.. Offering appropriate play facilities and training cour5e5. together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such group. ensuring that such groups offer oppo¥tunities for 311 children, regardless of race. cultufe. religion or means. EncouragÈng the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public inteiests in and recognition of such rbeed5 in the local areas. Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aim of the Pre-school Learning Allian. Reporting for the public benefft When reviewing the charities objectives and aims. and in planning future activities. the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. All children are welcome to the Pre-school irrespective of ability to pay a5 the charity aims to source funding le.g. from other charities or social carel as necessary to contribute towards the cost of the fees and a free place may be given if the need 3ri5es. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities We had a great Nativity play in the village hall with the whole Setting taking part. We sent 25 Children to 4 loc31 primary schools. We had lots of visits to the library. dutk pond and I¥5. We had a visit from lots of pets.. dogs. cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and goldfish. A good busy year. The leavers had an Alpaca picnic at The Ivws, feeding and grooming them and a great picnic with staff. Graduation was held in the village hall with over l(X) guests. Page I
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP IWORKING NAME.. SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CEpmiEI REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025- tontTrnued ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charltable artlvitiès- ¢ontinued We have continued in line wtth Healthy Childcare and Food for Life to cook hot meals to be available for the children on the premise5. Our Forest School on adjoining land. which further enhances our settin& continues to thrive and is growing up nicely with the sapling trees planted by the children. We have now ama55ed a contingency fund in case of any further disasters. FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial position is as shown in the attached financial ststements. Resee$ policy At 31 July 2025 reserves amounted to £447.123 of whith £206,763 was psented by fixed assets used by the charity. leaving tree reseryes of £240.360. These reserves are held to meei the funding of the ongoing activities including staffing costs. The level of reserves held is corbsidered satisfartory for current needs and will be reviewed on a regular ba515. FUTURE PLANS It is planned to continue to develop the exi5tlnE operations of the charity. The trustees continue to maintain ouroutstsnding statu5 and ensure that they provide quality affordable childcare. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity governing document is a constitution adopted 10 May 1995. On 25 June 2013, the trustees adopted the revised constitution of Pre-school Learning A1143fbce IPLAI 2011. Organisatitsnal Struciure The Swineshead Community Playgroup wa5 registered as a charity on 5 September 1995 (number 10490111. The contact addre55 is 24 Abbey Crescent, Swineshead. Boston. tincoln5hire PE20 3ET. The charity u5e5 the working name Swineshead Pre-school Centre. Risk management The committee have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have ensured that the charity ha5 adequate insurance policy cover and have ensured that all other relevant legislation is cornplied with. The committee will continue to monitor the risks on a regular basis. Management The operation of the charity is overseen by the committee. The membership of the committee is determined by the Constitution 3nd elected at the Annual General Meetings. The committee is required to meet at least three times a year and Is responsible for ensuring that the pre-school complies with its aim5 and is properly managed. The trustee5 are appointed a5 Set out in the constitution and there is a requirement to be no less than two ènd not more than four trustees at any one time. The training and induction provided for new ttUStees will depend on their existing experience, will be tailored specificallyto the individual and will cover charity. legal and financial matters. Page 2
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME: 5WINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CEPE} REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025- continued REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number.. 1049011 Principal address: North End Swineshead 805ton Lincolnshire PE20 3LZ The Trustees of the charity are: Mr5 Carolynn Fletcher Miss Kelly Scrupps The Committee member5 are- Miss Kelly ScnJpp5 (Chairperson) Mr5 Carolynn Fletcher ITrea5urerl Mrs Eunice Hunt Mr5 Helen Porter Iwice Chatrpersonl Mrs Tracey Maplethorpe Day to day runnir5g ol the charity is delegated to- Mrs Carolynn Fletcher- Pre-school manager Independent emaminer: Niall Kinglsey FCA Duncan & Toplis Limited 5 Resolution C105e Endeavour Park 805ton Lincolnshire PE217 Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on and signed on its behalf by: Mi55 Kelly Scrupp5 Trust Mrs Carolynn Fletcher- Tnjstee Page 3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEESOFSWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Swineshead Community Playgroup I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts ol the charity for the yeaf ended 31 July 2025 which a set out on pages 5 to 12. Responsibilities and basis of report the charitV5 trustees you are responsib5e for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of ?he Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charitvs accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying rr.y examination I have followed all applicable Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 145151 Ibl of the Art. kndependent examinerfs statement &"nce your charity's gross income exceeded £250,IXIO your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm £t l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member ol the Institute of Chartered Accountants irb Ewand and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed rny examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with e examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those record- or the accounts do not comply with applicable requirements concerning the forwn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other then any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention skuld be drawn in the report in order to enable a proper underrt3nding of the accounts to be reached. .1 Kinglsey FC4 a,-rn & Toplis Limited 4e5aiJtion Close Jeavour Park -YCLnshire Page 4
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME: SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE) DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITUREACCOUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 Not 2025 2024 General Fund Unreslritted INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies Fundraising Donations and other Charitable artivitie5 Fee5 (incl l..1 fundingl LCC Voucher Scheme Investments Interest Other Government grants 272 547 82,424 241.987 108,113 220.945 526 523 TOTAL 325,209 330,128 EXPENDITURE ON: Runnsng tosts and Maintenan ol pre-school 3.559 967 324 2,329 820 4.349 2,778 95 3,334 2.270 315 Water rates General rate5 Insurances and PLA membership Raising funds Accountancy and bookkeeping Professional fee5 Advert15ing Telephone and internet Postage General expenses Cleaning and waste disposal Premises repair5 and improvements Bad debts written off Bank charges and interest Depreciation leasehold building Depreciation- sensory gardens Depreciation- fvrniture, fittings and equipment 1,964 794 5.347 2,700 3,237 4,550 3.070 15.063 458 4,442 2.103 3.938 61 174 63 174 1,523 107 Teaching and care of thlldren Salaries. employers Nl and pen5Lon Hot food. fruit and veget3ble5 Toys and play equiprnent Book5 and stationery lincluding photocopying) Training 203.482 8.105 5.741 2,104 97 195,882 7,497 1,420 1.926 995 TOTAL 262.983 235,744 SURPLUS IIDEFicm FOR THE YEAR- Unrestricted funds 62.226 94,384 P3ge 13
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME.. SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE) DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31JULY 2025- continued Notes 2025 2024 Buildin Fund Restrirted INCOME FROM: Investments Irbterest TOTAL EXPENDITURE- Depreciation- leasehold building Depreciation- sensory gardens Depreciation- fittings 5.810 5,810 TOTAL 5.810 5,810 DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR- re5trirted funds 15.8101 15,8101 Page 14
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME.. SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CEIfflIE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 JULY 2024 STOCK 2025 2024 5weat5hirt5. polo shirts. cardigans and book bags 529 394 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Debtors Bad debt provision Prepayments and accrued income 458 14581 1,210 494 1,424 1,210 1.918 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Creditors control PAYE/NIC Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 7.801 93 827 8,052 4.553 1.355 5,330 16.773 11.238 11. ANALYSIS OF ASS5 BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Total Funds As at l August 2024 Surplus/lDeficitl for the year 206,208 62.226 184,499 15.8101 390,707 56.416 A5 at 31 July 2025 268,434 178,689 447,123 Fixed assets Stock Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors and accruals 28.074 529 1,210 255,394 116.7731 178.689 206,763 529 1,210 255,394 116,7731 As at 31 Juty 2025 268,434 178,689 447,123 Restricted funds relate to funds in respett of the building, related fixture5 and an element of the Sensory Garden. Page 10
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP IWORKING NAME: SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CEpmiEI NOTES TO THE FINAt4CIAL STATEMEMf5- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31JULY ZO25 12. MOVEMENTIN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At V08124 At 31107125 Unrestrirted fund5 General fund 206.208 62,226 268,434 Restricted funds General fund 184.499 15,8101 178.689 TOTAL FUNDS 390.707 56.416 447.123 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Income Expenditure Movement in fund5 Unrestricted funds General fund 325,209 1262.9831 62.226 Restrlcted funds General fund 15.8101 15,8101 TOTAL FUNDS 325.209 1268,7931 56,416 Page 11
SWINESHEAD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP (WORKING NAME: SWINESHEAD PRE-SCHOOL CENTREI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5-continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31JULY 2025 13. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REMUNERATION The independent examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examinatkon fee of £3,24612024- £2,4661 and other services of £1.69312024- £9311. 14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transattior75 for the year ended 31 Jvly 202512024- none). 15. CONTROLLING PARTY The charity 15 controlled by the Trustees. Page 12