WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
Charity Commission Registered No". 1053421
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the perlod
I" August 2023 to 31" July 2024

West Town Preschool Playgroup
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31" July 2024
The trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements for the year
ended 31" July 2024.
Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls:
Reglstered Name:
West Town Pre-school Playgroup
Charity No:
1053421
Operational Address:
West Town Primary Academy
Midland Road
West Town
Peterborough
PE3 6DD
Trustees at date of Report:
Chairperson
Vlce Chalr
Members
Izabela Wozniak
Geraldlne Powell
Julanta Ahmed
Munawar Bi
Sally Jacklin
Inna Klochko
Fakhra Kousar
Grazyna Gruchel
Ismat Nawaz
Bankers:
Santander Bank
Independent Examlner:
Mark J Ruffles & Co
4 Baron Court
Werrin8ton
Peterborough
PE4 7ZE
Structure Governance and Management
This is a membership organlsation governed by the model Pre-school Learning Alliance Constitution
th
2011, which was adopted at the Annual General Meeting held on 28 June 2021. Members can be
parents or guardians of all children who attend playgroup or other interested individuals approved by
the Committee. Committee members are appointed / confirmed at the Annual General Meeting. All
Committee members give their time on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration or other
benefits.

West Town Preschool Playgroup
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31° July 2024
Objects and Artlvltles
The aims of the Preschool are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under
statutory school age by encouraglng parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children
through community groups and by:
al offering approprlate play, education and care facilitles, famlly learning and extended hours
groups, together with the rlght of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in
the activities of such groups, ensurin8 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.
cl instigatln8 and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learnin8
Alliance,
Achlevements and Performance
The preschool has secured a new tenancy agreement, effectlve from July 2024 to July 2027. We
maintain a strong relationshlp with the School and work closely with the Safeguardin8 Off icer, SENCO,
and receptlon class teachers.
Our children numbers have grown, and the preschool rooms are fully booked, with staffing levels
meeting the required child-to-staff ratios. We have continued with full-day sessions, which have
proven highly beneflclal for children. Thls structure helps them achieve more throughout the day and
progress better across all areas of development. It also benefits staff, allowing them to build stronger
relationships wlth the children, support their learning and development, and address additional needs.
Currently, three staff members hold Level 2 qualiflcations, with one nearing the completion of her
Level 3 qualification. The rest of the team is qualified at Level 3 or higher. The management team
continue to work closely together to achieve the preschool's goals, SUPPOrting staff, children, and
parents. There have been some staff changes during the year, but these have not impacted the
children and have had a positive effect on the preschool, benefiting both the children and the team.
Staff are up to date with First Aid, Food Hygiene. Safeguardin8 Trainln& and The Prevent Duty.
Additionally, one staff member has completed the SENCO Level 3 qualification, enhancing our ability to
support children with additional needs. We were selected by the Early Years Team to participate in the
Early Years Professional Development Programme, which has had a positive impact on new ideas for
mathematlcs, literacy, and personal, social, and emotional development. Staff are supported in their
professional development through various training courses designed to enhance their knowledge and
understanding of their roles, including an online learning platform available from the Early Years
Alliance.

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For the year ended 31 July 2024
To support staff in both rooms, we have appointed an Early Years Leader with extensive experience
and knowledge. This has resulted in stsff feeling more valued and has improved overall well-being.
We contlnue to work closely wlth Occupatlonal Therapists, Physiotherapists, Health Visitors, Speech
and Language Theraplsts, and Portage who support us with the special educational needs of children
attending our preschool. We have received positive feedback from the SEN Team, Early Years Team,
and other professionals, such as Paediatricians and Portage staff, who are recommending us to families
In the communlty. This is rewarding for our team.
Thls year, we have seen a significant increase in the number of children with special needs across both
rooms with 10 EHCPS being completed to support children throughout their time at preschool and
transition to school. We have also supported children and parents with no En8llsh. We have worked
hard to support children with learning or development delays, helpin8 parents through the referral
process when necessary. These efforts have been praised by the Peterborough Early Years Team and
schoolteachers, as it ensures chlldren have support In place for starting school.
We are in recelpt of SEN funding which enables us to allocate resources and time effectlvely to support
the indlvidual needs of each child. Our stafff s enhanced knowledge from training allow5 US to identify
any chlldren who are not meeting their milestones earller and take appropriate action to support them
and their families.
We are Introducing more parents, Involvement by encouraging particlpatlon In activities such as "Stay
and Play" sessions, where parents can spend time with their children at preschool. We also Invlted
parents to Motherfs and Fatherfs Day and ended the year with a graduation ceremony for school
leavers. Additionally, we hold parent5, consultation days both in person and over the phone.
We continue to work closely wlth the school's reception class teacher, whlch helps children transltlon
more smoothly into reception. This has been particularly beneficial for families of children with
additional needs, allowing parents to share important information which helps the school to prepare
their environment to support each child.
Over the summer, we renovated our preschool with natural resources, including new flooring,
resources and storage unlts. Thls has positively impacted how children settle in and learn. The
transformation has been met with compliments from the school, parents, and professionals. We are
continuing to improve our outdoor area with our grass being changed so far. We now have a small
office which helps with staff well-being and serves as a confidentlal meeting area for parents and
professionals.
During her annual visit. our Early Years Adviser was very impressed with the preschool environment,
noting there were many inviting opportunities for language development. She was pleased to see how
the children engaged in indoor and outdoor activities wlth enthusiasm, and how the preschool
embraces all cultures and nationalities, fostering a sense of well-being.
We thank our Committee and parents for their support throughout the year.

West Town Preschool Playgroup
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31° July 2024
Reserve5 poIIcy
Throughout the year, the Preschool finances remained over the designated reserves level of £125,935.
This reSer￿e includes funds necessary for potential redundancy payments in the event of an unplanned
closure. along with an additional £IOO,000 earmarked for future premises costs If required. The lease
for our current premises has been extended for another three years. so this addltional provision is a
proactive step for long-term planning.
Flnanclal Revlew
The Trustees are responslble for preparing financial ststements that provide a true and falr vlew of the
Charity's financial positlon. In doing so, they must make judgements and estimates that are both
reasonable and prudent. Additionally, the Trustees are tasked with safeguarding the Charity's assets
and taking approprlate measures to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are
committed to applying all received funds towards the charitable objectives.
As the preschool's Income has surpassed the £250,000 threshold, It ha5 transltioned from preparing
Receipts and Payments accounts to accruals accounting. Accruals accounts must adhere to the
Statement of Recommended Practice (Charlties SORPI, offering a much clearer picture of the Charity's
flnances throughout the year. The flnanclal statements for the perlods 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 have
been adjusted to accruals accountlng by ensurlng transactlons are allocated to the correct perlod,
rather than just trackin8 when they appeared In the bank account. Addltlonally, quallfylng assets (over
£250) have been identified and included in the balance sheet,
Total recelpts for the year increased by £45,892 compared to the previous period. Thls rise was
primarily driven by an additional £41,463 in Nursery Education Funding {NEF). The preschool's interest
income also increased to £8,667 from £3,532 in the previous year, due to generally higher interest
rates.
Expenditure for the year Increased by £18,354. totaling £197,077. Thls Increase was mainly due to a
£17,325 rise in staffing costs following a restructure of the pay scale, which also reflected the 9.7%
increase in the National Living Wage.
Overall, the preschool achieved a surplus of £73,668, resulting in a final cash balance of £358,014. The
majority of this surplus has been reinvested to enhance both the indoor and outdoor environments of
the preschool, which has already contributed positively to the learning experience for the children.
This Report has been approved by the Trustees and has been signed on their behalf by:
Slgnature..
/Jayol
Full Name:
Iiokia.......kt.OzrLj
Date:

WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the Perlod 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024
UNRESTRicfED
FUNDS THIS
YEAR
REsfRicfED
FUNDS THIS
YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS
THIS YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS
LAST YEAR
NOTE
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income from:
Donatlons
Charltable actlvltles
Other tradlng actlvltles
Investments
Al
A2
262,078
262,078
216,186
77
3,532
A4
8,667
8,667
Total
270,745
270 745
219,799
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expendlture on:
Ralsing funds
Charltable actlvltles
Bl
82
1197,0771
(197,0771
1178,7231
Total
197 077
197.077
178.723
Net Incomlngloutzolng resources
73.668
73,668
41,076
Transfers between funds
Net movement In funds
73,668
41,076
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brou8ht forward
Total fund$ carrled forward
284,346
358,014
284,346
358.014
243,270
284.346
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WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31STJULY 2024
UNRESTRicfE
D FUNDS THIS
YEAR
RESTRicfED
FUNDS THIS
YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS
THIS YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS
LAST YEAR
NOTE
FIXED ASSErs
Tanglble Flxed Assets
3,118
3,118
309
Totsl Flxed Assets
3,118
309
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at 8ank and In Hand
68
357,067
68
357,067
io
285,824
Total Current As$ets
357 135
357.135
CREDITORS
Amount Falllng Due Wlthln One Year
li
12,239}
12,2391
11,7871
TOT
358 014
284 346
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restrlrted Income funds
Unrestrlcted funds
358.014
358.014
284,346
TOTAL IUND
358.014
358.014
284,346
The notes on pages 3- 8 form part of these financlal statements.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Slgnature
Name
ate
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WESTTOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the Period 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024
NOTE I- BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and comply
with SORP FRS102 and with the Charitles Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entlty as defined by FRS 102.
There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditlons that cast doubt on the charitvs ability
to continue as a going concern.
The accounts present a true and fair vlew and the accounting pollcies adopted are those outlined In Note
No material prior year errors have been identifSed in the reporting perlod.
NOTE 2- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
.1 INCOME
Recognltlon of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Actlvlties (SOFA) when the
charity becomes legally entitled to the resources and the amount can be
quantlfled with reasonable accuracy.
Offsetting
There has been no offsettlng of assets and liabilities, or Income and
expenses, unless required or permitted under FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and Donatlons
Grants and donatlons are only included in the SOFA when the charlty has
unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help is not included in the accounts.
Income from Interest
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Resources Expended
Expenditure and liabilities are recognised in the period to which they relate.
Governance Costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountabillty of the
charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. This includes
cost of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of
trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or
constitutional Matters.
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WESTTOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the Period ISI August 2023 to 31rt July 2024
Support Costs
Support costs are those costs that. whilst necessary to deliver an activity, do
not themselves produce or constitute a direct charitable activity. Support
costs include administration functions such as accounting, payroll, and IT.
2.3 FUNDS
All incoming and out80ing resources are allocated to the fund to which they
relate.
Unrestrlrted Funds
Unrestrlcted funds can be used in accordance with charitable objectives at
the discretion of the Trustees.
Restrlcted Funds
Restricted funds are those funds where the donor has placed a restriction
of use that is narrower than the general objects of the charity.
2.4 ASSETS
Tanglble flxed assets for
Use by charlty
These are capltallsed if they can be used for more than one year, and cost
at least £250. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity
on receipt.
Depreclatlon
Depreciation of fixed assets is provided at the rates shown below so as to
wrlte off thelr costs over their expected useful Ilfe, a5 follows:
Rate
Equlpment 20% p..
Basls
Straight line
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WESTTOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE AccouNrs
For the Perlod 1st August 2023 to 31. July 2024
NOTE 3- ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Unrestrlcted
Funds £
Restrlcted
Funds £
Totsl Thls
Year £
Total Last
Year £
Al Donatlons
Donations and gifts
Grants from
overnment/other charities
Totsl Donatlons
A2 Charltable Actlvltles
Nurse
Educatlon Fundln
Local Authorlty Fundin
Fees from Parents
Other Income
Total charltable Artlvltles
A3 Other Tradln
Actlvltle$
Fundraising
Total Tradln
Actlvltles
A4 Income from Investments
Interest Income
211.215
29,604
16,435
4,824
262,078
211,215
29,604
16,435
4.824
262.078
169,752
31,812
14,301
321
216,186
77
77
8,667
8,667
3,532
Totsl Income from Investments
8,667
8,667
3,532
TOTAL INCOME
270,745
270,745
219,799
NOTE 4- ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS/OTHER CHARITIES
No government grants were recelved in the reporting perlod.
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WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE AccouKrs
For the Period 151 Au8USt 2023 to 315t July 2024
NOTE 5- ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Unrestrlrted
Funds £
Restrlrted
Funds £
Bl Expendfture of Ralslng funds
Fundraisin8 Expenses
Total Expenditure Rab5in8 funds
Total £
Prlor year £
B2 Expendlture on Charltsble Artlvltles
Dlrect Choritoble Activities
Wa8es including PAYE and Penslons
Other Staff Costs
Preschool Resources & Activities
Premises
Consumables
Other costs
Bank Char
es
Depreclatlon
Su
ort Cos
Professional Fees
Administration
Governance
Governance
Totjl Charltable Artlvltles
1153,405)
11,871)
110,517}
113,819)
12,4411
13,9531
16331
831
153,4051
11,8711
{10,5171
13,8191
12,4411
3,9531
{6331
{8311
136,080)
12,4181
19,4011
115,9101
12,3851
{1,3911
16621
11031
17,8251
11,6281
17,8251
1,628
18,4231
1,8451
154
197,077
1541
197.077
105
178,723
83 OtherTradln
Actlvltles
Total Tradlng Actlvltles
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1197,077)
197,0771
(178,723)
NOTE 6- DEfAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
Note 6.1- Fees for Examlnatlon of the accounts
Thls Year £
108
Last Year £
105
Independent examlnerfs fees
Assurance servlces other than audlt or
independent examinatlon
Tax advisory fees
Other fees paid to independent examlner, e.g.
financial advice. consultancy, accountancy
service51
Total
108
105
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WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the Perlod l August 2023 to 31" July 2024
NOTE 7- PAID EMPLOYEES
Note 7.1- Staff Costs
Thlsyear £
133,581
16,850
2,974
Last Year £
122,611
11.387
2,082
Salaries and Wages
Social Security Costs
Workplace Penslon Costs
Other employee Benefits
Total
153.405
I36￿30
No employees recelved employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more
than £60,000.
Note 7.2- Average Head Count In the Year
Thls Year No
Last Year No
Charltable Actlvltles
NOTE 8- TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Preschool
Equlpment
Cost or Valuatlon
At the beglnnlng of the year
Addltlons
Disposals
At end of the year
Depreclatlon
Atbe
Innln
Dlsposals
reciation
At end ofthe year
Net book value
Net book value at the beglnnlng of the ear
Net book value at the end ofthe year
516
3,640
4.156
of the
ear
206
831
1.037
309
3.118
NOTE 9- DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Thls Year £
Last Year £
Fees from Parents
PrepaymentslAccrued income
Totals
68
There are no debtors recoverable In more than I year included In the above figures.
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WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1053421
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the Period 151 August 2023 to 3111 July 2024
NOTE 10-CASH AT BANKAND IN HAND
Thls Year £
174,145
182,734
188
357.067
Last Year £
111,757
174,067
Santander Current
Santander Savings
Petty Cash
Totals
285,824
NOTE 11- CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
Thls Year £
1,544
108
587
2,239
Last Year £
697
105
985
1,787
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
PAYE I Nl Contrlbutlons
Totals
There are no creditors payable in more than l year included in above figures.
NOTE 12-TRANSAcfioNS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other beneflts from an
employment with the charity or related entitv.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
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Thls independent examlner5 report relates to the accounts of
WEST TOWN PRESCHOOL
Charlty Commlsslon Re8lstered No: 1053421
Accounts are prepared for the period ended 31st July 2024
ective
nslbllltl s of trustees and examlner
The charlty's trustees are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts. The tharfty's trustees conslder that an audlt
Is not requlred for thls perlod under sectlon 144(21 of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent
examlnatlon15 needed.
It Is my responslbllltyto:
examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the prO￿dureS lald down In the general Dlrectlons 8lven by the Charlty Comm1551on under sectlon
145{5){b) of the 2011 Act;
to state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon.
An examlnatlon Includes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts
presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual Items or dlsdosures In the accounts, and
seeklng explanatlons from you as trustees concernlng any such matters..The procedures undertaken do not provlde
all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt and consequently no oplnlon Is 8lven as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and falr vlew, and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the ststement below.
In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon:
{1) whlch 8lves me reasonable cause to belleve that In any materlal respect the requlrements:
• to keep accountlng records In accordan￿ wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act.
to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accountln8 records and comply wlth the accountlng
requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met:
Or
{2} to whlch, In my oplnlon. attentlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understsndlng of the
accounts to be reached.
Sl8ned
Date
7J
Mark Ruffles & Co
4 Baron Court
Werrln8ton
Peterborough
PE4 7ZE