## **BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

Charity Commission Registered No: 1055385 

**ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS** For the year ended 31[st] July 2025 



Bretton Communlty Preschool
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31" July 2025
The trustee5 present thelr report and independently exarnlned financ131 statements for the year
ended 3151 July 2025.
Reference and Admlnlstrathfft Detalls:
Re8iStered Name:
Bretton Communfrty Preschool
Charlty No:
1055385
Operatlonal Address:
Watergall Chlldren & Famlly Centre
Water8all
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 8NX
Trustees at date of Report:
Chair
Vlce Chalr
Treasurer
Secretary
Others
Charlette Adams
Gwynneth Foster
Daniel Asher
Louise Joyce
Courtney 8ell
Donna Hewltt
Ngarlui Janssens
Karl￿ Ward
Other Trustees who served In the year:
Left 0S/IV25
Left 05111125
Zoe Capon
Hannah Mortlock
Bankers:
HSBC Bank PIC
Independent Examlner:
Mark J Ruffles & Co
4 Baron Court
Werrlngton
Peterborou8h
PE4 7ZE
Structure Governance and Management
Thls is a membership organlsation governed by the model Pre*school Learning Alliance Constltution
2011, which was adopted at the Annual General Meeting held on 9th November 2011. Members can
be parents or guardians of all chlldren who attend playgroup or other interested individuals approved
by the Committee. C
Commlttee members, who art as the charfty trustees. are appointed or confim)ed at the Annual
General Meetln8. All committee members give their tlme on a voluntary basis and receive no
remuneration or other beneffts.

Bretton Community Preschool
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31° July 2025
Objects and Actlviti
The aims of the Preschool are to enhance the development and eduGition of children primarily under
statutory school age by encouraging parents to understsnd and provide for the needs of their
hildren through communlty 8roups and by:
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offering appropriate play, educatlon and tare facilities, famity learning and extended
hours groups, together with the rlght of parents to tske responslbllity for and to become
Involved in the activitles of such groups. ensuring that such groups offer opportunltles for
all children whatever thelr race, cutture, rell8ion, means or ability.
Ib)
encouraging the study of the needs of the ch51dren and thelr famllles and promotlng publlc
interest In and recognltion of such needs in the local areas.
instigatlng and adherlng to and furtherln8 the aims and objects of the Pre-school Leamlng
AlllancÈ.
Publlc ben•fft
In setting the objectives and plannlng the actlvltles of the Prfrsch¢xJl, the Committee and employees
have carefully consldered the Charfty Commlsslon's 8uldance on publSc benefit, ensurln8 that the
preschool's artlvttles benefrt chlldren and famllles wlthln the local community. Fees are charged for
children who attend between the ages of 2 and 3 but these are kept as low as posslble so that our
childcare Is affordable to all families using our ser¥lce.
Achlevements and Perfornwice
riculum Develo
ment and Enrichment
The key focus thls year has been the development of our curriculum. This began wlth the roll-out of
"Planning in the Moment" onllne tralnlng sesslons led by Anna Eph8rave, scheduled throughout the
year. These sesslons supported the settln<s aspiration to further shape and enhance how staff
facilltate chlldren'5 learnlng and develop the leamln8 envlronment.
Planning in the Moment promotes chlld-led learnlng by encoura8ln8 practltloners to bulld upon
chlldren's Interests and ideas through play. Thls approach was further strengthened through a
planned in-person training session in May wlth Anna Ephgrave. Thls session reinforced previously
acquired knowledge and provided opportunities for staff to refflect on and adapt the environment,
enhance observational 5ki115, and embed effertlve prattice across the setting.
In additlon. Speech and Language trainin8 was delivered during a full-team, in-per50n session. This
tralning stren8thened the team's ability to support children's communication and language
development effertively. The specialist also provided a workshop for parents, which wa5 well
recelved, offerln8 practlcal advi￿, strategies, and resource ideas to support chlldren's leaming at
home.

Bretton Community Preschool
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31" July 2025
A group of stsff partldpated in -Bong Crosh Sing- training In February, further enhancing their skllls in
supportlng musical development and engagement. In March, the majortty of the team attended a
conference tltled "Reimogining Child Development." The keynote speaker, Ben Klngston-Hughes, was
a highlight for staff, dellverin8 an inspirational presentation that encouraged reflertlve prartice.
Children's Ex
erlences and Commun
En
ement
Throughout the year, chlldren benefited from a wide ran8e of enrichin8 experiences. In March. the
"Hoppy Chicks" experfence provided chlldren with the opportunity to obserrfe the hatchlng proces5
and care for chlcks In thelr early days, promotin8 understsndlng of Ilfe cycles and ￿ponsIbIlIty.
Seasonal celebratlons Included a Chrfstmas party wlth a vlslt from Santa. whSch was well enjoyed by
all. Chlldren also took part In an educatlonal vlslt to Sacrewell Farm. supporting thelr understandln8
of anlrna15 and the natural envlronment.
To promote early literary, a local Ilbrarlan vlsfted the preschool to dellver storytelllng sessions.
encourage a love of readin& and support children In borrowing books. Many children also benefited
from recelvln8 Bookstart packs, helplng to foster readlng opportunlties at home.
To support school transitions, teachers from Llme Academy vlslted the settlng to engage with the
chlldren through play session5 and storytellin& helplng to bulld famlllarfty and confldence ahead of
the move to school.
Famll En
ement and Fundralsln
The preschool continued to strengthen relatlonships wlth familles throu8h Stay and Play 5esslons
held In December, February, April and July. Activities included bird seed makln& muslc-makln8 wlth
Instruments, gardenln& and shared story sesslons. providing opportunltles for famllles to en8a8e In
thelr chlldren's leamlng.
The annual summer fete. held In June, welcomed families, friends, and members of the local
communSty, Including resldents from Blossom Court. The event successfully ralsed £508 towards the
annual trlp to Sacrewell Fami.
Chlldren also participated In national charftable inltlatives. includin8:
Chnstmas Jumper Day, ralslng £28.10 for Save the Chlldren
Comic Rellef, ralslng £71.37 through themed dress-up activltle5
Reserves polky
Reserves act as a cushion for any loss of income and unforeseen situations. Throughout the year the
balances have remained well over the reserves level, set at £70,1)xi for the accounting period 2024
2025. This reserve covers potential 12-week notice periods, redundancy payments, and one month's
operating costs.

Bretton Communlty Presthool
Trustee Annual Report
For the year ended 31° Juty 2025
Flnancial Revlew
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the financial statements give a true and falr view of the
Charivs financial position. Thls includes making sensible, well-informed judgements. protecting the
Charitys assets. and putting measure5 in place to prevent and detett fraud or irregularities. The
Trustees remain commltted to using all funds responsibly and in support of the Charitvs alms.
The flnanclal Statements have been prepared on an accruals basis in accordan￿ with the Charities
SORP {FRS 1021 and the Charltles Act 2011. Thls approach provide5 a clear and consistent picture of
the Charivs income, expenditure and flnancial position for the year.
The preschool reported a surplus of £33A53 for the 2024-2025 accountSng year.
Total Income for the year was £343,793, up from £272,156 in 2023-2024. ThSs increase was primarlty
drlven by:
Nutsery Educotlon Fundlng: £305.249 lup from £230,201)
LocalAuthority Fundlng. £17,278 {up from £13,741)
Feesfrom Porents: £16,343 {down from £23.9821
Other Income." £1,974 (up from £6591
Interest Income: £1,814 (slS8htly down from £1.887)
No grants were recelved durln8 the reportlng perlod.
Total expendlture for the year was £309,940. compared to £255,546 In the prevlous year. Key areas
of spendlng Included:
Stoff Costs: £250,584 (up from £198,(K)01
Preschool Resources & Actlvities: £8,726 lup from £5,6￿))
Prernises.. £22.201 (down from £24,463)
Support C05ts' £17,805 {includes professlonal fees and admlnlstratlonl
£581 was recelved from fvndraisln8 activltles.
The preschool carries forward a totsl of £260.657 to the new accounting perlod.
This Report has been approved by the Tnjstees and has been signed on their beha￿ by:
Signature:
Full Name:
Date:

## **BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

## **For the Period 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025** 

|**NOTE**<br>**INCOMING RESOURCES**<br>3<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>4<br>Charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Investments<br>Separate material item of income<br>Other<br>**RESOURCES EXPENDED**<br>5<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>Charitable activities<br>Separate material item of expense<br>Other<br>**Total**<br>**Net incoming/outgoing resources**<br>**Extraordinary items**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>**Other recognised** **gains/(losses):**<br>Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed<br>assets for the charity’s own use<br>Other gains/(losses)<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>**Total**|**UNRESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS THIS**<br>**YEAR**<br>**£**<br>534<br>340,844<br>601<br>1,814<br>0<br>0<br>**343,793**<br>**£**|**RESTRICTED**<br>**FUNDS THIS**<br>**YEAR**<br>**£**<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>**0**<br>**£**|**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**THIS YEAR**<br>**£**<br>534<br>340,844<br>601<br>1,814<br>0<br>0<br>**343,793**<br>**£**|**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>**LAST YEAR**<br>**£**<br>1,205<br>268,583<br>481<br>1,887<br>0<br>0|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**272,156**|
|||||**£**|
||(20)<br>(309,346)<br>0<br>0|0<br>(574)<br>0<br>0|(20)<br>(309,920)<br>0<br>0|(69)<br>(255,477)<br>0<br>0|
||**(309,366)**<br>**34,427**<br>0<br>56<br>0<br>0<br>0|**(574)**<br>**(574)**<br>0|**(309,940)**<br>**33,853**<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0||
|||||**(255,546)**|
||||||
|||||**16,610**|
|||||0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0|
|||(56)|||
|||0<br>0<br>0|||
||**34,483**|**(630)**|**33,853**|**16,610**|
||226,174<br>**260,657**|630<br>**0**|226,804<br>**260,657**|210,194<br>**226,804**|



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BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
CHARITY COMMISSION REGisfERED NO: 1055385
Bal•K¢ Sheet u •t 31s1 JuPf 2025
INCOME
FLINDS
TOTAL Th15
TOTAL LAST
YEAR
NOTE
FUNDS
FIXED
Intanglble Flxed A55ets
Tanglble Flxed A55ets
Herttage Assets
5.628
5.628
Total FIX￿ As¥•ts
5,505
Sto¢k5
Debtors and prepayments
Investments
Cash at Bank and In Hand
1,941
261.(XW)
261.IXM)
228,366
Tot•1 Cyrrem Asa•ts
Amount Fallln8 Wlthln One Y¢ar
Amunt Falllnl [￿e Afterone Year
li
19.0551
19A1551
19,0081
257
257
Endowment funds
Restrl¢ted Income fvnd5
Unrestrfrted fund5
Revaluatlon re5er¥
2fAI,657
260,657
226,804
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**BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PREPARATION** 

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and comply with SORP FRS102 and with the Charities Act 2011. 

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 

There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. 

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in Note 2. 

No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. 

## **NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## 2.1 INCOME 

**Recognition of Income** These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes legally entitled to the resources and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. 

**Offsetting** There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted under FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. **Grants and Donations** Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity 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 accountability 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 

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**BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. 

**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 outgoing resources are allocated to the fund to which they relate. 

**Unrestricted Funds** Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. 

**Restricted 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 

**Tangible fixed assets for** These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost **use by charity** at least £250. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt. 

**Depreciation** Depreciation of fixed assets is provided at the rates shown below so as to write off their costs over their expected useful life, as follows: 

Rate Basis Equipment 20% p.a. Straight line 

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## **BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 3 - ANALYSIS OF INCOME** 


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Unrestricted   Restricted  Total This  Total Last<br>A1 Donations   Funds £  Funds £  Year £  Year £<br> Donations and gifts                    534                        -                      534                         5<br> Grants from government/other charities                        -                          -                          -                   1,200<br> Total Donations                    534                        -                      534                 1,205<br> A2 Charitable Activities<br> Nursery Education Funding          305,249            305,249            230,201<br> Local Authority Funding            17,278              17,278              13,741<br> Fees from Parents              16,343              16,343              23,982<br> Other Income                 1,974                 1,974                    659<br> Total charitable Activities            340,844                        -              340,844            268,583<br> A3 Other Trading Activities<br> Fundraising                  601                        -                      601                    481<br> Total Trading Activities                    601                        -                      601                    481<br> A4 Income from Investments<br> Interest Income                 1,814                        -                   1,814                 1,887<br>                     -<br> Total Income from Investments                 1,814                        -                   1,814                 1,887<br> A5 Separate material items of income<br>                     -                          -<br> Total Separate Material Items of Income                        -                          -                          -                          -<br> A6 Other<br>                     -                          -                          -                          -<br> Total Other                        -                          -                          -                          -<br> TOTAL INCOME            343,793                        -              343,793            272,156<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **NOTE 4 - ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS/OTHER CHARITIES** 

No government grants were received in the reporting period. 

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## **BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 5 - ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE** 


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Unrestricted   Restricted<br>B1 Expenditure of Raising funds  Funds £  Funds £  Total £  Prior year £<br>Fundraising Expenses  20  0  20  69<br>Total Expenditure Raising funds  20  0  20  69<br>B2 Expenditure on Charitable Activities<br>Direct Charitable Activities<br>Wages including PAYE and Pensions  244,723  0  244,723  195,720<br>Other Staff Costs  5,861  0  5,861  2,280<br>Preschool Resources & Activities  8,152  574  8,726  5,600<br>Premises  22,201  0  22,201  24,463<br>Consumables  5,220  0  5,220  4,523<br>Other costs  2,909  0  2,909  2,725<br>Bank Charges  225  0  225  193<br>Depreciation  2,111  0  2,111  1,809<br>Support Costs<br>Professional Fees  10,891  0  10,891  11,394<br>Administration  6,914  0  6,914  6,633<br>Governance<br>Governance  139  0  139  137<br>Total Charitable Activities  309,346  574  309,920  255,477<br>B3 Other Trading Activities  0  0  0  0<br>Total Trading Activities  0  0  0  0<br>B4 Separate Material Item of Expense  0  0  0  0<br>Total Separate Material Items of Income  0  0  0  0<br>B5 Other  0  0  0  0<br>Total Other  0  0  0  0<br>TOTAL EXPENDITURE  309,366  574  309,940  255,546<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 6 - DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE** 

## **Note 6.1 - Fees for Examination of the accounts** 


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This Year £  Last Year £<br>Independent examiner’s fees  111  105<br>Assurance services other than audit or  0  0<br>independent examination<br>Tax advisory fees  0  0<br>Other fees paid to independent examiner, e.g.  0<br>financial advice, consultancy, accountancy<br>services)<br>Total  111  105<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **NOTE 7 – PAID EMPLOYEES** 

## **Note 7.1 – Staff Costs** 


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This Year £  Last Year £<br>Salaries and Wages  216,486  178,499<br>Social Security Costs  22,330  13,182<br>Workplace Pension Costs   5,907  4,039<br>Other employee Benefits   0  0<br>Total  244,723  195,720<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. 

## **Note 7.2 – Average Head Count in the Year** 

||**This Year No**|**Last Year No**|
|---|---|---|
|Charitable Activities|16|15|



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**BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 8 – TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

|**Cost or Valuation**<br>At the beginning of the year<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>At end of the year<br>**Depreciation**<br>At beginning of the year<br>Disposals<br>Depreciation<br>At end of the year<br>**Net book value**<br>Net book value at the beginning of the year<br>Net book value at the end of the year|**Preschool**<br>**Equipment £**|
|---|---|
||9,042|
||2,594|
||(360)|
||**11,276**|
|||
||3,537|
||(144)|
||2,255|
||**5,648**|
|||
||5,505|
||**5,628**|



## **NOTE 9 – DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS** 

||**This Year £**|**Last Year £**<br>39<br>1,902<br>**1,941**|
|---|---|---|
|Fees from Parents|391||
|Prepayments/Accrued income|2,693||
|**Totals**|**3,084**||



There are no debtors recoverable in more than 1 year included in the above figures. 

## **NOTE 10 – CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND** 


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This Year £  Last Year £<br>HSBC Current  160,107  129,423<br>HSBC Savings  100,614  98,801<br>Petty Cash  279  142<br>Totals  261,000  228,366<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **NOTE 11 – CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS** 


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This Year £  Last Year £<br>Trade creditors  1,444  2,310<br>Accruals and deferred income  5,407  5,716<br>PAYE / NI Contributions  1,400  768<br>HSBC Credit Card  804  214<br>Totals  9,055  9,008<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


There are no creditors payable in more than 1 year included in above figures. 

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**BRETTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL** 

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO: 1055385 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

**For the Period 1[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025** 

## **NOTE 12 – TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES** 

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or related entity. 

No trustee expenses have been incurred. 

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This independent examinerfs report relates to the accounts of
BRErroN COMMUNtrY PRESCHOOL
Charity Commission Registered No: 1055385
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chartty ("the Trusv) forthe
vear ended 31" July 2025.
Res
onslbilities and Basls of Re
ort
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the AcV}.
I report in respert of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 14515}{b} of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
The charivs gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being
a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon in
connection with the examination which 8ives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with sertion 130 of the Charltles Act,. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements toncerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports} Regulatlons 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a'true and fairf view which is not a matterconsidered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Signed:
Date
Mark Ruffles & Co
4 Baron Court
Werrington
Peterborough
PE4 7ZE
Professional Qualification: FCA