Trustees' Annual Report for the period From Period start date T Period end date Day Month Year o Day Month Year 1 Sept 2024 31 August 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
Sacred Heart Pre-school Playgroup
Other names charity is known by
Little Hearts
Registered charity number (if any) 1054157
Charity's principal address
Greys Hill
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
Postcode RG9 1SL
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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1 Charlotte Wolfe Chair 2 James Melville Secretary
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3 Alan Draper Treasurer
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4 Veronika Cintra Nominated Person
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5 Rachel Saunders General member
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)[Constitution] How the charity is constituted Trust (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Elected during Annual General Meeting in Autumn Term (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Sacred Heart Pre-school is a committee run setting providing early years care and education for children aged 2 ½ to 5 years.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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The academic year from 2024-2025 was a challenge because the Chair and Secretary were brand new to the committee and to being trustees. However, we had a lot of support from preschool parents though they did not wish to formally join the committee. Two mothers in particular put a lot of effort into promoting the preschool.
We ensured the preschool was promoted, that it was cared for and that the staff felt valued.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
We achieved these goals through various promotional channels (see financial section below), through a TLC Day and plans to improve the grounds, and through well researched bonuses.
Towards the end of the year, the Treasurer made known his intentions to resign at the next AGM and we tried various avenues including social media and volunteering sites to find one without success. In autumn 2025 we recruited one of the new parents.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Financially the preschool has grown its reserves meaning there is enough money for the next financial year to undertake crucial outdoor work to fencing that is now beyond repair. There is also a cushion to protect the preschool from a projected lower income as we have fewer children expected to be on roll for 2025-26.
We also used some of this money towards end of year bonuses so that staff would feel valued monetarily, as well as through the workplace culture.
One long standing member of staff left and we employed a new member of staff in June 2025. This means further training and supervision requirements, as we now have two members of staff training, Therefore the lower roll numbers are of benefit because the costs attached to training and supervision are being paid in the way of lower income through fees / funding, rather than by higher staff costs.
We continue to distribute leaflets and promote the preschool through various channels:
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Local newspaper coverage of our international morning where families shared foods from across their various cultures
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A farm visit - one session was allocated to the community with parents of preschoolers invited to bring their children for free
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Social media recommendations
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Casual in-person networking with parents sharing their experiences of the preschool at playgroups etc
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A stall at the town May Fayre
We had a successful fundraising effort at the town May Fayre, with a good raffle. One of the parents used her PR skills to collect prizes and several people helped to run the stall all day.
We also ran a very productive ‘TLC Day’ where families came to the preschool and worked together to clean and fix various elements.
We also began to make plans to improve the outside space. We have not had the capacity to apply for grants but hope to next year.
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Section E Financial review
£10,000 to be in a reserve account in case the preschool becomes Brief statement of the financially unviable to cover redundancies and outstanding bills. charity’s policy on reserves
- £5000 to be in further reserve for any urgent maintenance.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Charlotte Wolfe Full name(s) Charlotte Wolfe Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair
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19/03/2026
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Accounts
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 September 2024
End date: 31 August 2025
SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Business information | 3 |
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| Accountants' report | 4 |
| Profit and loss | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 |
| Detailed profit and loss | 8 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Business Information For the year ended 31 August 2025
Business Address
Sacred Heart RC School Greys Hill Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SL
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Accountants' Report For the year ended 31 August 2025
We have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025. In accordance with your instructions we have generated this set of accounts using the information and accounting records provided by you.
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18 May 2026
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Net Profit/(Loss) |
2025 £ 120,001 (4,080) 115,921 (97,193) 18,728 |
2024 £ 134,105 (4,717) |
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| 129,388 (98,534) |
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| 30,854 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2025
| Notes Current assets Debtors 1 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 2 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital Account Restricted Funds Net profit/loss Unrestricted Funds |
2025 £ 15,244 93,036 108,280 (5,141) 103,139 103,139 103,139 6,354 18,728 78,057 103,139 |
2024 £ 15,469 74,792 |
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| 90,261 (5,849) |
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| 84,412 | ||
| 84,412 | ||
| 84,412 | ||
| 6,354 30,854 47,204 |
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| 84,412 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
| Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade Debtors Other Debtors |
2025 £ - 15,244 15,244 |
2024 £ 225 15,244 |
| 15,469 |
2. Creditors: amount falling due within one year
| Creditors: amount falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade Creditors Accrued Expenses |
2025 £ 2,341 2,800 5,141 |
2024 £ 2,013 3,836 |
| 5,849 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Turnover Donations and Grants Fees/Photographs Vouchers Bank Interest Cost of sales Other Direct Costs Household Support Funds Gross profit Administrative expenses Wages & Salaries Employer's PAYE & NI Contributions Pension Contributions Staff Training Other Staff-Related Expenses Accountancy Fees Legal and Professional Fees (Allowable) Rates & Water Rent Cleaning of Premises General Travel Expenses Bad Debts Written Off (Specific) Entertainment General Insurance Computer Expenses Repairs & Renewals Stationery & Postage Telephone, Fax & Internet Sundry Expenses Subscriptions Fraudulent Transactions |
2,925 1,155 |
2025 £ 3,433 24,566 91,870 132 120,001 (4,080) 115,921 |
1,750 2,967 |
2024 £ 4,098 40,251 89,591 165 |
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| 134,105 (4,717) |
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| 74,064 184 1,580 437 550 1,440 4,749 2,798 750 2,597 - - 530 1,344 547 2,683 80 772 755 1,333 - |
76,864 - 1,614 237 350 1,358 4,849 4,244 - 1,362 43 2,277 552 1,017 670 6,745 92 865 707 2,795 (8,107) |
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| 129,388 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Net Profit/(Loss)
| (97,193) 18,728 |
(98,534) |
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| 30,854 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Accounts
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 September 2024
End date: 31 August 2025
SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Business information | 3 |
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| Accountants' report | 4 |
| Profit and loss | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 |
| Detailed profit and loss | 8 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Business Information For the year ended 31 August 2025
Business Address
Sacred Heart RC School Greys Hill Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SL
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Accountants' Report For the year ended 31 August 2025
We have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025. In accordance with your instructions we have generated this set of accounts using the information and accounting records provided by you.
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18 May 2026
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Net Profit/(Loss) |
2025 £ 120,001 (4,080) 115,921 (97,193) 18,728 |
2024 £ 134,105 (4,717) |
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| 129,388 (98,534) |
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| 30,854 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2025
| Notes Current assets Debtors 1 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 2 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital Account Restricted Funds Net profit/loss Unrestricted Funds |
2025 £ 15,244 93,036 108,280 (5,141) 103,139 103,139 103,139 6,354 18,728 78,057 103,139 |
2024 £ 15,469 74,792 |
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| 90,261 (5,849) |
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| 84,412 | ||
| 84,412 | ||
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| 6,354 30,854 47,204 |
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| 84,412 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2025
1. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
| Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade Debtors Other Debtors |
2025 £ - 15,244 15,244 |
2024 £ 225 15,244 |
| 15,469 |
2. Creditors: amount falling due within one year
| Creditors: amount falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade Creditors Accrued Expenses |
2025 £ 2,341 2,800 5,141 |
2024 £ 2,013 3,836 |
| 5,849 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
| Turnover Donations and Grants Fees/Photographs Vouchers Bank Interest Cost of sales Other Direct Costs Household Support Funds Gross profit Administrative expenses Wages & Salaries Employer's PAYE & NI Contributions Pension Contributions Staff Training Other Staff-Related Expenses Accountancy Fees Legal and Professional Fees (Allowable) Rates & Water Rent Cleaning of Premises General Travel Expenses Bad Debts Written Off (Specific) Entertainment General Insurance Computer Expenses Repairs & Renewals Stationery & Postage Telephone, Fax & Internet Sundry Expenses Subscriptions Fraudulent Transactions |
2,925 1,155 |
2025 £ 3,433 24,566 91,870 132 120,001 (4,080) 115,921 |
1,750 2,967 |
2024 £ 4,098 40,251 89,591 165 |
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| 134,105 (4,717) |
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| 74,064 184 1,580 437 550 1,440 4,749 2,798 750 2,597 - - 530 1,344 547 2,683 80 772 755 1,333 - |
76,864 - 1,614 237 350 1,358 4,849 4,244 - 1,362 43 2,277 552 1,017 670 6,745 92 865 707 2,795 (8,107) |
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| 129,388 |
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SACRED HEARTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Detailed Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Net Profit/(Loss)
| (97,193) 18,728 |
(98,534) |
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| 30,854 |
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