REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1049791 Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Slalemenls for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 Ashton Vale Pre-school Stanley Joseph Limited Charterecf Accountants Suite 1 Liberty House South Liberty Lane Bristol BS3 2ST
Ashton Vale Pre-school Contents of the Financial S atements lor the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 10 Statement of Financial PoSitn Notes lo the Financial Statements 12 to 17 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18 10 19
Ashton Vale Pre-school Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 The Iruslees present their Teport with the financial slalemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims To enhance the development and education of children under slalutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups. Provide day care for children from the age of two to school age within Ashton va community. Operates in accordance with Ofsled and other regulatory offices and Provides a curriculum based or) early years foundation stage. Slgnlflcant actlvltles Staff & Apprentices Ashton Vale Pre-school operates within Ashton Vale Church. Having restructured in 2022, completion in 2023., the Pre-school uses 4 'in5ide zones lincluding the canopy painting areal, for the children, wlh a great outdoor Spa and a quiet staff room. The Pre-school can offer space for up to 54 children a day, across two academic year groups. Each room provides a range of eXperienS and opportunities for the children to participate in, The Pre-SchcM)I started the year with 12 praclilloners working with the children day-to-day. Hayley remains as Head of Setting, Chloe and Summer step into the Deputy Manager role, with support Irom Lisa and Sally as senior leads. The staff team work exceptionally hard and all of the children make excellent progress. As always, a bwJ Ihank you to our parents, and the practitioners for helping Ashton Vale Pre-school, become who we are. Page 1
Ashton Vale Pre-school ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES Events and outlngs for the year October Photographer - Our professional photographers from Jefferson studios Msiled us again and they donated £77.00 from the sales of the photographs purchased by parents. The PMC Also organised a fundraiser al the local community centre inviting all pre-school children and their fafflilies where there were crafts, cake and a scavenger hunt amongst olher things. November Children in Need Practitioners organised fun events during the week alongside the more serious issues of Ihe meaning of Children in Need. Our theme this year was spots and playing lols of Pudsey related games even holding a talent show, and we raised a total of £51.00. December Christmas Productions - This year we performed for the parents. Playgroup were able to perform a lovely Christmas concert in the Church and Nursery perfomied one moming for their parents, All productions were enjoyed by tt)e parents and the children loved showing off their singing and ting skills dTessed in their new nativity costumes. Christmas Party - We were able to provide an in-house Christmas lunch and a 'big Christmas party, for our Nursery children, we cooked a Christmas dirsner and provided entertainment in the Pre-school. We were fortunate to have a visil from Father Christmas and all children were presented with a Christmas wrapped picluie book. February The PMC organised another family fundraiser at the local community ntre, Ihis lime Valentine's themed. March World Book Day - As always, the children enjoyed lols of aolivilies focused on their favourile books and especially the mix up sessions where nursery and playgroup came together lo carry out the aclivilies. The children enjoyed finding out about Comic Relief throughout this month with lols of red nose day activities and a mix up session where all children were invited lo allend and encouraged lo 'dress funny for monel. As a pre-school we raised and donated £8.00 lo Comic Relief. Annual Fundraiser: It worked so well last couple of years we decided lo dD Il all over again. All the children were invited to lake part in our sponsored 30 challenges. The challenges proved very popular, 10 sel by the Pre-school, 10 sel by the key person and 5 to do at home with the family along with 5 set by the PMC. This year we raised a massive £2053.111 We also celebrated Holi week which the PMC kindly donated £68.75 towards so the children could make their own colourful T-shirts lo keep. Page 2
Ashton Vale Pre-schwl Re ort of the Trusleos for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES July The PMC organised another lovely Family Fun Day at the local playing fields on the last day of the term with the support of the staff. Everyone brought a picnic and there were lols of ftjn activities on offer lor the children such as sports games, parachLtle, gliller tattoos, ice-cream and story sacks. There was a cake sale, a couple of mascots for entertainment and a raffle. We We able to lake our nursery children on a fantastic day trip to Bristol Zoo Project again this year. It was a lovely day out. The children enjoyed seeing bears and giraffes and finding out about different habitats around the world, they had a picnic lunch. Parents were invitecl to our leaverfs ceremony which we decided to hold outdoors again, and we were lucky with the weather just holding off long enough. The children performed songs before reiving their final learning journeys, and the much-loved Beat Baby, as well as a 'hug' from their key person, The playgroup children received Iheir learning journeys in their new book bags and a visit from ZooLab as well as a hug. The year was completed with a farewell party, wlh the childien enjoying, pizza and pasta, jelly and I cream and lots of fun. Holiday Clubs throughout the year have continued to be popular. We ran the clubs in October 2023, December 2023, Febwary 2024, Easler 2024, May 2024, and August 2024. Page 3
Ashton Vale Pre-school ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Fundraising activities A total of £3011.25 was raised for the Pre-school this year and £9381.46 stent, bringing the total in the account at £3146.29. A large chunk of the fundraising post was pul towards the new playground flooring that was installed at the end of July. The PMC agreed 75¥0 of the fundraising post al the end of the year would go to support this which amounted to £9027.88. The PMC raised money by hosting 3 social events for the children and their families to enjoy time together al the local community ntre this year, along with the family fun day in July. November 2024 - Autumn Fundraiser raised £138.18. February 2025 Valentine's Fundraiser raised £117.72. May 2025- PMC held a Spring Family Picnic event and raised £21.11. July 2025- The annual PMC Family Fun Day raised £274.30. New equlpment This year the Pre-SchcKJl has purchased new resources lo supw)rt the changes to the garden environment.. Accessory items for outdoor space lo promote risky and physical play. AcsSOry items lo enhance the side canopy area to set up a small mud kitchen New play resources and plants for the small sensory garden Wild Place- Transport The PMC agreed to all the added Tesources & changes and the Pre-school has yet again been Iransformedl The children and practitioners are enjoying using the new areas and having Ihe extra resources lo enhance the childien's learning. Ofsted Inspection . 30.06,2023 The Pre-school received a 'Good' OLttcome when they were inspected by Ofsled in September 2023 and wonderful comments regarding leadership, expectations, praclilioners, and the children, well done to all concerned. We were OVehelmed with the wonderful leslimonials from our parents. Page 4
Ashton Vale Pre-school ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Quallty Assurance The Bristol Slandaid Quality Assurancelreflection plans have tEen put into place during the year and all praclilioners were involved in assessing and monitoring the largels set as well as going forward with the new Outdoor pathway for September 2025, which will include the benefits lo the children of the outdoor space of the Pre.School. We will also look al the 'bilesize' Bristol Standard priority lo focus on one area in greater detail. Partnership Working The Pre-school have continued their exlIent partnership with the community. and especially local schools, with the RePIlO teacher visits going very well. Transitions lo Primary Schools were wonderful, most Primary School Reption teachers took up Ihe offer of visiting al Pre-SchDoI and we continued lo use the school's websites lo deliver informalion and share the child's jOUTney lo reception. Where we could, practitioners supported children in their new schools and provided enhanced Iransilions for those children with SEN. We did yet again wn a very successful transition program for our playgioup children allending our nursery class in Septemkr 2025. We ran 4 morning sessions again so that the children had a great lime meeting their new groups and key person. As previously mentioned, the Church members and the Pre-school have been working logetheT lo look al the future of both organisalions in using the Church buildings. The changes made to the Pre-school have already had a positive effect on the children and staff and the Church membeTS are still enjoying having sole use of their spa. The Pre-school led a project lo install a community defibrillator- having researched and made initial links, bolh Ihe Community Centre and Church were on board for a joint venture. The Pre-school arranged a second Iraining day for the local members of Ashton Vale lo attend to leam how lo use the defibrillator. The Pre-school worked in partnership with a parent to build a sustainable drainage system which we secured a small grant lo help wlh, this has been greauy received by all parents and children, and we even had a food lasting of our first produce. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govemlng document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and Conslilules an unincorporated charity. Page 5
Ashton Vale Pre-school ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 A ust 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by ils governing d(ument, a deed of Irusl, and constilules an unincorporated charity, Note from the PMC - Overall it has been another successful year wilhin all aTeas of Pre-school and il is always so lovely lo hear about all the different changes, modifications and additions which continuously improve the setting and create such a wonderful place for the children to explore, play, smile and thrive as they grow and develop. The parent committee always feel totally included within all decisions and feel valued to share their thoughts and suggestions. Overall, the PMC can tell the Pre-school is in a positive place with a fanlaslK senKir leadership team, praclilioner team, trustworthy relations with parenlslcarers and of course the children. We have enjoyed some kively community events again this year and the highlights for the year include working with the local community centre to hold events lo create social environments for all children and their families, these events have also supported fundraising for the Pr&School. We have held social events in the Autumn, for Valentines and the Spring. These events include a craft and movement ethos, with opportunities for families to meet and socialise. Donations towards the Pre-school are also given at these events, especially lor the bake sale. Olher highlights include a fantastic trip lo Bristol Zoo Project Iwildlife pla), for the nursery class and the fundraising lo go lowaids coach transport for all children and stsff. Within the setting lots of different religious celebrations have been explored and activities for Children in Need, W0d Book Day, Comic Relief and the annual sponsorship challenge week conclude all of the fun and play the children and their families are involved within. Our summer event On again was a super way to finish the Pre-school year and the weather was perfect for all our families, friends and praclilioners lo join in the fun at the local playing fields. It was lovely lo see all the children enjoying the Sports aclivilies, joining in with songs and stories, showing off their glitter laltoos and dancing with the mascots. The smiles continued with the arrival of the ice cream van and the raffle was a big hil. The raffle prizes and lucky dip were a great team effort from the PMC and this shows in the donations received and the funds raised for the pre-school. We could not hold Ihe summer family fun day without the help of Rusty, who opened his part of the Parson Street foolball team bar which allows us lo have a¢$S to toilets and refreshments. The children thanked Rusty with a homemade card which he displays this in the bar for all lo see. Sadly, Rusty passed away in September so we will be asking around for the new contact lo keep the fun of 'Rusly's field, in all of our memories and for future generations. Playgroup and Nursery children have settled brilliantly into the new 202512026 academic year and again this is a reflection of the leadership team, practitioners, selling ethos and suptK)rt from parents. Communication has been highlighted by the use of Kindedy and verbally between all practitioners, senior lead team and parents. Again, this highlights muttjal respect for all, with continued support for all staff and all families and children, helping them lo feel welcomed and sellled. Page 6
Ashton Vale Pre-school Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 37 Au ust 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT At the beginning of the yeaT 2025, we all agreed lo have a new additional role lo the PMC,. which is a the 'fundraising champion,, this iole is now going lo be a joint PMC member contribution. This is because the role has proved that planning events in advanced has supported our social gathering and fundraising. This has worked really well as we now hold infomial meetings to allFact new parenlslcarers and family social events, which also include the local community. The PMC Started a newsletter of Iheir own which highlights the work of the PMC and how lamilies have supFK)rted the events held and what the fundraising money will go towards, this newsletter will conlinue lo be produced and sent out to all parents. Events are already planned for 2026, biinging the families and community together in support of our wonderful Pre-school. Sadly, we will be saying goodbye lo a couple of committee members this year as their children have now moved on lo primary school. As of the AGM we will need lo have 6 parents as part of the PMC, which is 10% of our children in setting. We are hoping from the AGM that we have new committee members to welcome and bring new ideas and skills lo the team. We look foNard lo another great year for the Pre-Sch(K)l. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1049791 Principal address Ashton Vale Church Risdale Road Ashton Vale Bristol BS3 2QY Trusteos L Moore H Branson Z Key (resigned 27.2.251 J Young {resigned 27.2,251 E FanNig-Jones O Djalo Jalo (resigned 27.2.25) CFry Ms N Spamon Trustee lapp)inled 27.2.251 Ms E Hamill Trustee lappoinled 27.2.251 Ms Y T Kuan Trustee lappoinled 27.2.251 Page 7
Ashton Vale Pre-schod ort of the Trustees for the Year En(ied 31 Au ust 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Stanley Joseph Limited Chartered Accounlanls Sulle1 Liberty House South Liberty Lane Bristol 8S3 2ST Approved by order of the board of Iruslee5 on . and styned on ils behalf by.. C Fry- Trustee Page 8
Inde endenl Examinerfs Re Ashton Vale Pre-school ort lo the Truslees of Independent examinerfs rpport to the trustees of Ashton Vale Prfrschool I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ashton Vale Pre-school Ilhe Trusll for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responslbilities and basi$ of report As the chanty Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'lhe Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Twsvs accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's ststement Since YOUT charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examineT musl be a member of a listed body. I can confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I conlirm that no material mattels have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any maleTial respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those fecords,. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiremenls concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any Tequiremenl that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper undeTStanding of the accounts lo be reached. Philip S Helps Stanley Joseph Limited Chartered Accountants Suite 1 Liberty House South Liberty Lane Bristol BS3 2ST Dale.. IS TK•*fft+.............. Page 9
Ashton Vale Pre-school Slalemenl of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 31.8.25 Total funds 31.8.24 Total funds Unrestficled Reslricled fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 321,650 104 321,754 265,740 Other trading activities 8,684 2,907 11,591 17,452 Total 330,334 3,011 333,345 283,192 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 305,718 9,382 315,100 264,637 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE} 24,616 {6,3711 18,245 18,555 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 44,708 9,517 54,225 35,670 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 69,324 3,146 72,470 54,225 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10
Ashton Vale Pre-school Slalemenl of Financial Position 31Au ust 2025 31.8.25 Total funds 31.8.24 Total funds Unrestricted R8Stflcled fund fund Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash al bank and in hand 69,324 3,146 72,470 54,225 NET CURRENT ASSETS 69,324 3,146 72,470 54,225 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 69,324 3,146 72,470 54,225 NET ASSETS 69,324 3,146 72,470 54,225 FUNDS Unreslricled funds Reslricled lunds 69,324 3,146 44,708 9,517 TOTAL FUNDS 72,470 54,225 The financial slalements were approved by the Board of Trustees and altthorised for issue on . and were signed on its behalf by.. E FaNig-Jones- rustee C Fry- Trusle The notes form part of these financial slalemenls Page11
Ashton Vale Pre-school Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 37 Au ust 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financlal statements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been Prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities On the charity has enlillement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslruclive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it IS PTobable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly allribuled lo partular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with Ihe use of resources Taxation The charity is exempt Irom tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Iruslees. Restricted ftjnds Can only be used for particular restiicled purpo*s wlhin the objects of the charity. Reslriclions arise when specified by the dorKJr or when funds are raised lor particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial slalemenls. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Page 12 continued...
Ashton Vale Pre-sehool Notes to the Financial Slalemenls- continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.8.25 31.8.24 Fundraising events Holiday cSub Other income 3,882 7,090 619 5,290 9,702 2,460 11,591 17,452 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and18gacles 31.8.25 31.8.24 Staff costs Premises costs Membership and Insuran Telephone and internel Consumables Fees refunds Support costs 230,871 17,770 5,776 818 10,458 460 39,565 219,969 17,020 3,106 776 7,765 629 14,013 305,718 263,278 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024. Page 13 continued...
Ashton Vale Pre-S¢hool Notes lo the Financial Statements- continued lor the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslricled Restricted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDQWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 265,740 265,740 Other Iraing activities 13,851 3,601 17,452 Total 279,591 3,601 283,192 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 263,278 1,359 264,637 NET INCOME 16,313 2,242 18,555 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 28,395 7,275 35,670 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 44,708 9,517 54,225 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Al 31.8.25 At1.9.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 44,708 24,616 69,324 Restrlcted funds Fundraising 9,517 16,371} 3,146 TOTAL FUNDS 54,225 18,245 72,470 Page 14 continued...
Ashton Vale Pre-school Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 kfjOVEMENT IN FUNDS. contlnued Nel movemenl in funds, included in the above are as fol*ows'. Incoming resources Resources expended Movemenl in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 330,334 1305,718} 24,616 Restricted funds Fundraising 3,011 19,3821 16,371) TOTAL FUNDS 333,345 315,1001 18,245 Comparatives for movement In funds Nel movement in funds Al 31.8.24 Al 1.9.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 28,395 16,313 44,708 Restrlcted funds Fundraising 7,275 2,242 9,517 TOTAL FUNDS 35,670 18,555 54,225 Page15 continued...
Ashton Vale Pre-school Notes lo the Financial Statements- continued lor the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS . conlinued Comparative nel movement in funds, included in the atmjve are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 279,591 (263,278) 16,313 Restricted funds Fundraising 3,601 11,3591 2,242 TOTAL FUNI)S 283,192 264,6371 18,555 A current year12 months and prior year12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds Al 31.8.25 At1.9.23 Unrestrict9d funds General fund 28,395 40,929 69,324 R•strlcted funds Fundraising 7,275 14,1291 3,146 TOTAL FUNDS 35,670 36,800 72,470 Page16 conlinued...
Ashton Vale Pre-school Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 qOVEMENT IN FUNDS . contlnued A cuirent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming reSoUrS Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 609,925 1568,9961 40,929 Restricted funds Fundiaising 6,612 110,741) 14,129) TOTAL FUNDS 616,537 579,7371 36,800 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2025. Page17
Ashton Vale Pre-school Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 31.8.25 31.8.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Fees received from parents EYSFF Funding Unifoim Orders 1,702 32,994 286,468 590 1,408 38,526 225,260 546 321,754 265,740 Other trading activltlos Fundraising events Holiday club Other income 3,882 7,090 619 5,290 9,702 2,460 11,591 17,452 Totsl Incoming resources 333,345 283,192 EXPENDITURE Raislng donatlons and lega¢ies Wages Premises costs Membership and Insurance Telephone and inlernel ConsLtmables Fees refunds 230,871 17,770 5,776 818 10,458 460 219,969 17,020 3,106 776 7,765 629 266,153 249,265 Other trading activities Fundraising costs 9,382 1,359 Support costs Governance costs Other expenditure Carried forward 19,436 19,436 4,314 4,314 This page does not form part of the stalulory financial statements Page 18
Ashton Vale Pre-school Detailed Slalement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2025 31.8.25 31.8.24 Governance costs Brought forward Equipment and resources Pelly cash expenses 19,436 20,115 14 4,314 9,561 138 39,565 14,013 Totel resources expended 315,100 264,637 Net income 18,245 18,555 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 19