CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 September 2024 31 August 2025 Period start date Period end date Charity name: Ramsbury PreSch¢Jol Charity registration number: 1055350 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the cttarity as set out in its goveming document To provide an affordable and excellent pr&school education to children from 2 - 4 yeafs old in the local rural setting of Ramsbury. Summary of thè main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or servios identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 In seth.ng our objectives and planning our activities Ouf Committee has carefijlly considered the Charity Commission's Public Benefit Guidance. Our key objectives of the year included: To complete our annual strategy f¢xused on continually improving the Pre-school and its staff. To continue to provide ex￿lIent care and education for all 10¢81 children at tho start of their leaming joumey. To work in partnership with parents to help their children leam and develop. To conbnue to add to the life and well-being of the Ramsbury Community. To offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity. Statement confirming whether the tnjstees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefit. Para 1.18 Additional inforniation {optional) You ma choose lo Include further statements where relevant about.. SORP referen NIA Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment induding program related investment NIA c0ntnbut1c￿ made by volunteers Para 1.38 NIA Other Achievements and Performance SORP refewce Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen￿ the chartty's work has made to the circumstances of rts beneficiaries and any wider benefits to srriety as a whole. Providing excellent care and education to all children Ramsbury ￿Eschool Stri￿S to pmvide the best Ca￿ and educafion forall ch11d￿n. Our wo￿ng Practi￿ are constantly being viewed and revised to Incorpo￿te the latest ￿Search in Earty Years Leaming. Chiklren are provided with the opportunity to paffjcipate in a wide range of acts'vities such a5 forest school, learning to ride a balance "ke. tennis and Gonlrolled iisk taking. Ramsbury has a dedicated speoal needs c0-on￿rnatOr who works closely with those Ild￿n needing additional language or SI￿al and emotional sknlls support. Para 1.20 Working in partner3hip with parents We WO￿ in close partnership with parents in relation to theircthld's detyelopment. Technology is used to capture each Ghild's leamingioumey which parents can access using secure I￿]In details. Parents ￿Ce1 weekly newslette￿ kee￿￿j them updated on the leamiw taking place and how they can support theirchild at home. As part of our settling in process we run a parents induction evening to inform parents of hoN we support children's developrnent and allow them to see first hand how we operdte as a PreSGhool. Throughout the we rnn pa￿nI woths170ps fccused on belpaviour and communication with the aim to support parents within the home using the techniques and strategies employed within PreSGhool. Adding lrfe and we114)eing to the community Beirpg part of the wider community is very important lo us as a P￿SchOOl. We constantly look ftir ways we can involve the chIld￿n with artivities in ttpe village. We have fostered strDng links with tlle aged population of the village, specifically the residents of Isles Court where we regularty go to sing ortake samples of our baking We continue to morritorand manage for any negative impact of our ope￿fr.0nS on the communty e.g. trnffic, nthse, environment etc Offering a service that promotes equality and diversity We operate under a commitment to support all faMil￿S of diffe￿nI backgmunds. means need5. Therp is a hardship fund that can be ac￿SSed by parents for extra curncular actiw.ties should they nol be in a posits'on to fund it themselves. The hE-School is ea&ly ac￿Ssible for811 pa￿nt and childs needs and has provision for wheelchairaccess. Additional information (optionall You ma choose to include fijrther statements vthe￿ ￿leVant about.. Our 2024-2025 Strategic plan was split into 3 areas". 1. To provide an outstanding preschool experi8nce to èvery child During 2023f24 we establis1￿d an outdoor classroom wrthin a p￿ce of woc(Iland near the wllage. All children a￿ now ￿1vIng weekly sessions in the outdoor dassroom which we are looking to incfpase as the nextyearprogresses. 0￿ratIng witth'n an outdoor environment has been pmven to support children's overall development. resilience and speech and language. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 To attract and retain a team of outstsnding and engaged professionals We continLed to work with all our staff to support them in their continued development and support them in becoming experts in thar field. In addition, the Preschools Head Teacheris wofking as a consultant with rhe National English Hub prov￿Ing expertise on early years laTr3uage development. Back to ba5i¢s a roath In response to evidence in ongoing nah'onal reSea￿h into language lopffEnt, emotional wellbeing and phys￿81 development we ft)cused on embedthng these skills in everything we did incluthng provh*ry children with plentrful opportunities for risky play and eXpel7en￿s ￿"th ￿al tools. Fundraising across 2024125 was focused on continuing to raise funds to further develop the outdwr dassroom as well as revise and revamp the preschool outdoor space. Performance of fundraising act5Vities against objectives sel Para 1.41 We do not hold any investments. Investmerrt perfom)8n against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 At the end of the Xcounting period Pre-schod was showing a loss of £10.118. This was an expected loss to spending monies obtained through ￿ndraising and hdd in rjur savings bank account to establi$h the outdoor dassroom ￿lch was budgeted at £48,2C(J. After eX￿p￿onal items (Outdoor classroom costs. fundraising and spending) were removed Preschool showed an ordinary profit of £28,800. Reserves: thin ￿Jr overall income we have the followrng amounts held in reseNes'. £KI.OQKJ is held as a financial reserve whith equates to 6 months of expected operating £2.715 is held in our enrolments reserve as placeholder fees. The rnajority of this is due back to parents on complets'on of their first 11 term. £18￿ was added to our maintenance reserve bringing it to a total of £9044. As we own our own building we hold a maintenance reserve to deal with emergency repairs and ongoing building maintenance. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststhng why they are held Para 1.22 We currently have a healthy reserve in our bank account We aim to hold &6 months of operating costs in case of unforeseen emergenoes. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £9).0 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materialty in deficit Para 1.24 NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuirvJ as a going cOn￿M Para 1.23 Despite the recorded loss for the year this was fully expected in order for us to spend money out of our savings account. There are no concems about the financial viability of the reschool oi forward. Additional inforniation {OPtional) You ma choose to indude fijrther statements where relevant about.. Our principal source of funds is through the colleciion of fees for both fund&J and non-funded children attending The Charity's pnncipal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Our largest expendtiure is for salaried staff that provide the servic£ to thildren and parents. Utilities and other facility C£)sts represent our second largest area of expenditure. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Any remaining funds from fees, grants arKI fundraising have been invested in: Improving the variety and level of èxperb'se of the stsff Maintaining the Pre•Sch￿l premises Updats'ng equipment and resources Special events and celebrations for thildren and families Investrnent in the future of the Pre- School. A description ofthe principal risks facing the ¢harity Pafa 1.46 Other Structu￿, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming documerrt Para 1.25 The Chanty is Governed by Preschool Leaming Alliance Consts"tution How is the charrty constituted? Para 1.25 The Chanty is unincorwated Trustee selection meth¢xIs including details of any constitutional provisions e.9. eSection to post or name of any person or body entided to appoint 0￿ or more trustees Para 1.25 The Chafity's management committee is constituted from a number of volunteers who are voted in at the Annual General Meeting. Committee members ran serve ftjr a penod of 5 years. Additional information loptionall You ma choose to indLKle further ststements where rdevanl aboul.. The charity comprises a managefnent committee wth Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer as well as general mernbers. These postti'ons are filled by volunteers who are parent's future, past and present. Policies and procedures adopted for the inductsan and training of trustees Para 151 A team of employed sL8ff provides the Prfrschool's day-tokday provision of a safe ar￿ sts"mulating leaming environment, with a qualified teacher as the Head. The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works Pgra 1.51 The F¥&School works dosely with various a9erKies and practrtioners who provide guidan￿ and Can provide external Checks to our Fxactice. Trse indude but are not limited to.. Pre-school Leaming Alliance OFSTED Local primary school and Earty Years Sethngs Early Years advisory teachers Speech and Language therapists Children's Centres Health Visitors Probats'on Services Soo'al Workers Relationship with any rdated parties Para l_51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Ramsbury Presthool Other name the charity uses Registered charity nufflber 1055350 Charity's prinapal address Ramsbury presc￿01 Back Lane Ramsbury Marlborough SN8 2PS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trusts• Nam• Offke Irf any) Date acted rf nottorthe whole year Narnè of prson (or tr￿dy) entktkni to appoint tru¥toe Irf any) Emma Egan Chair Ramsbury p￿school Management Committee Sarah Wilson Treasur Ramsbury Pmsthool Management Committee Izzy Dennis Secretary Ramsbury Preschool Management Committee rate Irustees - names of the dire¢tot5 at the date the r Dirertor name ortwasa roved Name of twstees holding titte to property belonging to the d￿rity Trustee name D*5 acknj rf not for whol• ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the Charity on whose behalfthe assets are held and h¢yN this fa115 Wtthin the CuSt￿j1an charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charty's own assets Additional inforniation (optional) Names and addresses of adviser5 (Optional infomiation) Type of advisor Name Address Name of chief exKutive or names of senior staff rnembers (Optional Information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for nofFdisclosure of k rsonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trusteos, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustee5 Signature (s) Full name Is) Emma Egan Sarah Wlson Position Ramsbury Presthtsjl Management Committee Chair Ramsbury Preschool Managefflent Committee Treasurer Date 20 November 2025 20 Novernber 2025 ## **- Ramsbury Pre School Accounts 2024/25** |Fee Income
Bank Interest
Fundraising and donations
Ramsbury Lambs
Staff Gifts
**Total Gross Income**
Payroll expenses
Rent
Outdoor Classroom
Other Expenses
**Total Expenses**
**Surplus/(Deficit) for the year**
Cash at Bank
Santander
Barclays Current Account
Barclays Savings Account
Funds
At 1 September
Add Surplus/less deficit|**2024/25**
216,184
1,699
18,153
0
1,245
**237,281**
166,576
150
47,739
32,934
**247,399**
**-10,118**
5,897
38,570
116,084
**160,551**
170,669
-10,118
**160,551**|**2023/24**
236,689
1,535
1,506
381
0
**240,111**
182,654
150
0
22,489
**205,293**
**34,818**
1,358
30,926
138,385
**170,669**
135,851
34,818
**170,669**||**Income**
Fees
Government funding
Ramsbury Lambs
Donations
Bank Interest
Staff Gifts
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
Wages
Tax and NI
Pension
Computer costs
Equipment & Materials
Rent
Utilities
Professional Services
Repairs & Maintenance
Stationery & Postage
Marketing inc Web
Insurance
Training, learning and development
Cleaning
Office expenses
Entertaining
Fixtures and Fittings
Staff gifts
Operational Resources
Outdoor classroom
**Total Spend**
**Surplus/(Deficit)**|**2024/25**
119,859
96,325
0
18,153
1,699
1,245
**237,281**
158,599
4,712
3,266
694
6,224
150
5,431
1,987
1,162
145
195
4,869
692
384
180
319
0
1,318
9,333
47,739
**247,399**
**-10,118**|**2023/24**
121,537
115,152
381
1,506
1,535
0| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||**240,111**
146,773
29,227
6,653
740
6,174
150
4,077
1,782
2,250
220
0
2,924
3,200
415
225
281
202
0
0
0| |||||||**205,293**| |||||||**34,818**| |||||||| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl member5 of Ramsbury Pre-school On accounts forthe year ended 31. August 2025 Charity no ifan 1055530 Set out on pages 1and2 report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trusf) for the year ended 31 August 2024. Responsibilities and As Ihe charity trustees of trte Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs I have completed my examinats"on. I confim that no material matters have statement come to my attention in connection wth Ihe examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any matenal respecl." accounknng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wth Ihe exami tion to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper unde nding of the accounts to be reached Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualifi¢atton(s) or body (if any): FCA Address: IER October 2018 Only Corn￿ete if the examiner needs to highlight maiters of concem (see CC32, Independent examin&'on of charity accounts: ¢*rections and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the axaminerwishes to disclo>•. 51L IER October 2018