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CONTENTS
| Reference and Administrative Information | 1 |
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| Report ofthe Trustees | 2-4 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 5 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6 |
| Statements ofAssets and Liabilities | 7 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatements | 8-11 |
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTARTIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NAME POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
CHARITY NUMBER 1051336
TRUSTEES
R Baker ( Chair) M Weaver ( Treasurer) C Wood (Secretary) C Bowen R John P Mclean H O'Reilly S Warwick
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Methodist Church Hall Enville Road Kinver Stourbridge West Midlands DY7 6AQ
ACCOUNTANTS
SJE Accounting Services Limited Warren Cottage Worcester Road Pattingham Wolverhamption West Midlands WV6 7EG
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc 34 High Street Kinver West Midlands DY7 6HF
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
1. Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
The charity is constituted under the Pre-school Learning Alliances Model Pre-school Constitution, adopted 21 September 1995 ( as amended 22 November 2011) and the charities Act 2011.
Registered with the Charities Commission on 11 December 1995.
Trustee Selection
The minimum number of members shall be 5, up to a maximum of 12, together with 3 co-opted members. The committee shall consist of a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary; and between 2 and 9 other elected members; plus the committee may co-opt 3 further members.
Trustees are appointed and reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting and may serve for a maximum of 10 consecutive years. Co-opted members may be appointed by the committee at any time but shall retire at the next AGM and may serve up to a maximum of 6 consecutive years.
2. Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charitys aims and objectives; and in planning future activities.
- Aims and Objectives
Potters Pre-School Playgroup is committed to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age.
The main activities in order to carry out the aim are:
Encouraging parents to understand and provide needs of their children care for children of pre-school age through community groups.
Offer appropriate play, education and care facililities for all children whatever their race,culture,religion, means or ability.
Encourage the study of the needs of such children and their famililies and promoting public interest in recognition of such needs in the local areas.
instigating and adhering to; and furthering, the aims and objectives of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
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ANNUAL REPORT{ CONTINUED} YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
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It is the policy of the Charity to maintain a fund balance to sustain the Charitys operations for at least three months by having sufficient funds to cover staff salary costs together with rental costs, for a minimum period of three months. Including a contingency reserve of £16,000 is required.
The charity held £85,538 in bank balances and short-term deposits as at 31 July 2025 and in the opinion of the Trustees, the Charity continues to be in a position to pursue its charitable objectives in the foreseeable future.
6. Report of Serious Incidents
The Trustees have no report of any serious incidents that would or could result in a significant loss of funds, or significant risk to the charitys property, work, beneficiaries or reputation.
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
| report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act; - Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charitys Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and - State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of in dependent examiners statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 examiners report
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to our attention:
1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
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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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
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|Receipts:|Notes|Restricted|Unrestricted|Total|Total|
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|Fees|£|£|£|£|
|3|125,184|125,184|108,584|
|Donations and|Funding|3|3,450|50|3,500|6,080|
|Fund|Raising|3|1,759|1,759|3,581|
|Other|Receipts|3|657|657|776|
|Total|Receipts|3eeA,eee3,450|127,650|131,100|119,021YET|
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|Direct|Charitable|Expenditure|4|-|110,103|110,103|92,551|
|Charitable Activities|to|Furtherance|5|4,535|2,613|7,148|10,041|
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|Fundraising and|Publicity|6|-|1,282|1,282|2,102|
|Management & Administration|7|-|5,214|5,214|4,404|
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|Payments|re4,535|EERE119,212|RES123,747AE|109,098109,098|
|Transfer to|Petty cash|-|1,600|1,600|1,600|
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|Surplus funds(losses)|-1,085|6,838|e5,753|8,323|
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|Monetary Assets at 31 July 2025 and 31 July 2024|a85,538|85,538a|79,785En|
|Monetary Assets at 31 July 2025|85,538|85,538|=|
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
YEAR ENDING 33 JULY 2025
2025 2024
CASH FUNDS
Cash at bank:-
Barclays Current Account 60,502 55,104
Barclays Deposit Account 25,036 24,681
Petty Cash = .
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
Accounting Policies:-
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Commissioners publication " Accounting for Smaller Charity (CC54).
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Fund Balances:- 2025 2024
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Unrestricted:-
Brought forward 79,785 71,462
Surplus/(deficit) for the year 5,753 8,323
Transfer to designated reserves -1,868 -
Transfer from designated reserves - -
Total unrestricted funds 83,670 79,785
Restricted:-
Grants Received 3,450.00 -
Less Costs - 4,535.00 -
Transfer from General Fund 1,868 -
Total designated funds 1,868 -
TOTAL FUNDS 85,538 79,785
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( CONTINUED) YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
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| 3) | Analysis of | receipts:- | |||
| Fees:- | |||||
| Fees including vouchers | 13,221 | 19,972 | |||
| S.S.C.C Fees | 111,963 | 88,612 | |||
| 125,184 | 108,584 | ||||
| Donations | and funding:- | ||||
| Donations | 50 | 80 | |||
| Restircted | The Anthony and Gwendoline Wylde | Memorial Charity | 1,750 | 3,000 | |
| Restircted | The Ken Wrigley Memorial Charity | 1,700 | 3,000 | ||
| 3,500 | 6,080 | ||||
| Fund Raising:- | |||||
| Harvest Festival | 128 | 225 | |||
| Fetes and markets | 347 | - | |||
| Christmas Concert/Hampers | - | 888 | |||
| Christmas cards and mugs | 207 | 407 | |||
| Easter concert | 155 | 190 | |||
| Summer trip | 17 | 62 | |||
| Leavers concert | 86 | - | |||
| Eco tea towels and bags | - | 88 | |||
| Christmas trip | 150 | 96 | |||
| Disco | - | 1,102 | |||
| Sports day | - | 18 | |||
| Bags to school | 172 | 259 | |||
| Brindley Fireworks Tombola | - | 200 | |||
| Shed sale | - | 50 | |||
| Quiz | 323 | - | |||
| Miscellaneous | 175 | - | |||
| 1,759 | 3,581 | ||||
| Other Receipts: | |||||
| Interest Received | , | 355 | 332 | ||
| Milk Grant | 302 | 444 | |||
| 657 | 776 | ||||
| TotalReceipts | 131,100 | 119,021 |
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
| YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025ENDING 31 JULY 202531 JULY 20252025 | e) | |||
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| 4) | Direct Charitable Expenditure:- | |||
| Wages and National Insurance | 105,260 | 85,237 | ||
| Rent and Photocopying | 4,519 | 6,907 | ||
| Milk | 324 | 407 | ||
| 110,103 | 92,551 | |||
| 5) | Charitable Activities to Furtherance of | |||
| Charitable Objectives:- | ||||
| Art room refurbishment | 2,364 | - | ||
| Restricted | Outdoor classroom | 1,429 | 10,041 | |
| Restricted | Maths literacy | 1,524 | - | |
| General resources (door bell/art supplies/castors) |
86 | - | ||
| Restricted | Resources funded bythe | grant received | 1,582 | - |
| Hall divider | 163 | - | ||
| 7,148 | 10,041 | |||
| 6) | Fundraisingand Publicity | |||
| Licence Fee raffle tickets | - | 153 | ||
| Craft day | 65 | - | ||
| Christmas cards | - | 325 | ||
| Winter Trip | 804 | 620 | ||
| Summer trip | 220 | 388 | ||
| Christmas Gifts for the Children | 176 | 203 | ||
| Eco bags | - | 260 | ||
| Disco | - | 153 | ||
| Quiz | 17 | |||
| 1,282 | 2,102 |
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POTTERS CROSS PRE-SCHOOL PLAY GROUP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025
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| Analysis ofExpenditure (continued):- | ||
| Management and Administration ofthe Charity:- | ||
| Postage and Stationery | 17 | - |
| Telephone and Wifi | 461 | 152 |
| Repairs fire extinguishers | 123 | - |
| Insurance | 1,129 | 868 |
| Ofsted Fees | 50 | 50 |
| Accountancy Fees | 300 | 285 |
| Stafftraining | - | 134 |
| Software | 520 | 425 |
| 2 Simple software | - | 400 |
| Staff gifts | 525 | 150 |
| PAT Testing | 102 | 98 |
| Tapestry membership fee | 162 | - |
| Sundry | - | 137 |
| Laptop/ipads | 886 | 432 |
| Classroom resources | - | 596 |
| Waterproofwalling for classroom | - | Giz |
| Staff uniforms | 671 | - |
| Equipment | 268 | - |
| 5,214 | 4,404 |
Analysis of Expenditure (continued):-
7) Management and Administration of the Charity:-
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