BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] AUGUST 2025
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION
Charity Number 1059883
Trustees: M. Fisher (Chair) A. Hedges A. Adams A. Forrest P. Teague A. Laidler Bankers: HSBC plc 67 West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 1BW Accountants: Reaveley Cooper Ltd The Atrium Business Centre Curtis Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1XA
Principal Address: The Betchworth and Buckland Children’s Nursery The Street Betchworth Surrey RH3 7DJ
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
The Trustees present their Report and the accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025.
Governing Document
The Nursery was governed by a trust deed dated 22[nd] September 1992. It was registered as a charity in 1996.
Trustees
Trustees are recruited on the basis of the skills required to administer the Nursery. Careful consideration is given to the appointment of Trustees so that all key areas of responsibility are adequately covered. Trustees are elected in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution.
Objects
The object of the Nursery is to provide education for preschool-aged children and to serve as a potential recruiting area for North Downs Primary School. The Nursery is affiliated to the Early Years Alliance and is responsible to Ofsted.
Aims
The Nursery aims to provide an appropriate nursery experience for children up to 5 years old prior to entry into mainstream school.
Objectives and Significant Activities
The objective of the Nursery is to provide a high-quality pre-school experience for the children of Betchworth and Buckland, catering to all aspects of their diverse needs as outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
We endeavour to provide a stimulating environment with opportunities that develop our children’s capabilities, competencies, and skills and where each individual can reach their potential. The last Ofsted inspection was in September 2024, and we received a ‘Good’ judgement. We continue to provide a highquality experience for the children in our care, ensuring that they leave us as confident and active learners. We are confident that we offer exciting, well-resourced learning environments both in the nursery classroom and outside.
The Nursery is open on Mondays and Fridays from 09:15 to 13:15 and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 09:15 to 14:45 for 38 weeks per year. The oldest children are invited to participate in a programme of more formal afternoon activities in the Summer Term in preparation for their next step on the ‘education’ ladder. Activities are planned to reflect the requirements of the Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Our local environment serves as a learning resource, and the children’s moral and spiritual education is enhanced through visits to the local Parish Church at significant times of the year. The children often enjoy taking walks and visiting our nearby farm. We enjoy visiting a local residential home for older people, where we join together for music and craft sessions. Children’s progress, development and achievements are recorded in individual records, which are shared with parents. These records are also used as a ‘transition’ tool when children are preparing to leave to join a mainstream school. The Nursery employs a team of qualified, experienced staff.
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)
Annual General Meeting 2025
Chairperson’s Report
September
The year started with our Ofsted inspection in the second week of the academic year. Our inspector was also being inspected. We were very proud of our Good outcome.
October
Katrina went on maternity leave, and we welcomed baby Arthur to the team.
December
Festive fun, we held our Christmas singing and reading of the nativity in the school hall, this year we combined it with Friends holding their raffle and a chance for parents to have a coffee and a catch up. We also walked to the church to see their beautiful Christmas tree and nativity scene. All children received a book for Christmas.
February
We made Valentine's cards and walked to the post office to post them to our families.
March
World Book Day celebrations, our traditional celebration of bedtime stories, meant we wore our pyjamas to nursery and shared our favourite books to share at bedtime.
May
We started our preparations for our school leavers with Laura attending transition meetings.
July
Our last week of term is always fun-filled. On Monday, we had our school leavers party, dancing to our favourite songs and enjoying party food. Parents were then invited to a certificate giving ceremony and all children received a leavers medal.
On Tuesday, we had a dressing-up day to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity, as one of our families needed the support of this charity this year.
We ended the week at Priory Farm, completing the discovery walk, sharing a picnic and enjoying a tractor ride. The weather was beautiful, and as always, it was a wonderful end to the year and a chance to say goodbye.
Over the summer, the nursery was decorated internally and externally, it was so lovely to come back and see the green roof back to glory.
Marnie Fisher Chair of the Management Committee
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)
Financial Activities
Total incoming resources for the year ended 31 August 2025 were £132,332 (2024: £124,806). The majority of income was received through Early Years Funding of £107,873 , together with Fees of £22,729 and Bank interest of £1,700 .
Total expenditure amounted to £118,090 (2024: £106,200). The largest proportion relates to Staff wages and employment costs , reflecting the staffing levels required to maintain high-quality early years provision. Expenditure also included staff training, utilities, insurance and operational supplies. Property maintenance costs increased during the year due to essential repairs and improvements to the premises, including roof repairs, external and internal decoration of the building, decoration of metal railings, and damp-proofing works to the walls.
Net incoming resources for the year were £14,241 , increasing total funds carried forward to £117,033 .
Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient free reserves to cover at least three months of normal expenditure. Additionally, they hope to build reserves to cover any additional staff costs should they be necessary.
Risk Management
The Trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been designed and established to mitigate those risks. The Trustees review this policy annually.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have complied with the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission.
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)
Trustees' Responsibility for the Accounts
We acknowledge as Trustees our responsibility to prepare statements of account for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources for that period. In preparing those financial statements, we are required to:
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a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
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c) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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d) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
As Trustees we are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity, and to enable us to ensure that the statements of account comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. We are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and, hence, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Approved by the Trustees on …24[th] March 2026…. and signed on their behalf by:
M. Fisher ……………………………………………………... (Chair of Trustees)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiners
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) does not apply and an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s 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 such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an opinion 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 examiner’s statement
No matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me reasonable cause to believe:
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a) that in any material respect, accounting records have not been kept in respect of the Charity in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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b) that the accounts do not agree with the records; or
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c) that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
No matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination, to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr S Cooper, FCCA Reaveley Cooper Ltd The Atrium Business Centre Curtis Road Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1XA
Date.......24[th] March 2026...............
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] AUGUST 2025
| GENERAL FUND | ||
|---|---|---|
| INCOMING RESOURCES | 2025 | 2024 |
| Early Years Funding | 107,873 | 95,640 |
| Fees | 22,729 | 26,866 |
| Donations | - | 4 |
| Registration fees | - | 75 |
| Sales of sweatshirts, photos & misc. | 30 | 416 |
| Bank interest (gross) | 1700 | 1805 |
| ———— | ———— | |
| 132,332 | 124,806 | |
| ———— | ———— | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||
| Wages & National Insurance | 81,806 | 72,475 |
| Pension Contributions | 3,212 | 3,873 |
| Staff training and additional labour | 7,813 | 8,016 |
| Rent reserve | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Rates | 549 | 549 |
| Water rates | 482 | 386 |
| Toys, equipment & activities | 1,327 | 3,192 |
| Playground discovery area (Maintenance) | 545 | 1,760 |
| Purchases of sweatshirts, photos etc | 600 | - |
| Catering and domestic supplies | 1,364 | 515 |
| Office supplies, photocopying and paper | 226 | 222 |
| Computer costs | 228 | 2071 |
| Insurance and Fire protection | 1,781 | 1,781 |
| Light & Heat | 2,009 | 2,089 |
| Property maintenance | 12,020 | 3,803 |
| Subscriptions | 251 | 314 |
| Telephone | 945 | 941 |
| Advertising and promotion | - | 35 |
| Accountancy | 1,379 | 2,568 |
| Other professional services | - | 50 |
| Bank Charges | 55 | 60 |
| ———— | ———— | |
| £118,090 | £106,200 | |
| ———— | ———— | |
| NET INCOMING RESOURCES | £14,241 | £18,606 |
| TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD | £102,792 | £84,186 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | £117,033 | £102,792 |
| ———— | ———— |
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[st] AUGUST 2025
| 2,025 | 2,024 | |||
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| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Cash at bank: Current account | 59,861 | 36,153 | ||
| Deposit account | 84,584 | 94,224 | ||
| Petty Cash balance | 350 | - | ||
| Debtors | - | - | ||
| ———— | ———— | |||
| 144,795 | 130,377 | |||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Creditors: | ||||
| PAYE | - | 474 | ||
| Accruals | 504 | 1096 | ||
| Rent reserve | 27,258 | 26,015 | ||
| 27,762 | 27,585 | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 117,033 | 102,792 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | £117,033 | £102,792 | ||
| __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| CHARITY FUNDS | ||||
| General fund brought forward | 102,792 | 84,186 | ||
| General fund | £14,241 | £18,606 | ||
| ———— | ———— | |||
| £117,033 | £102,792 | |||
| __ | __ |
Approved by the trustees on ..........24[th ] March 2026............................... and signed on their behalf by:
M Fisher ......................................... Chair of Trustees
The notes on page 10 form part of these accounts.
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BETCHWORTH AND BUCKLAND CHILDREN’S NURSERY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31[st ] AUGUST 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and are in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting by Charities.
Income
Donations and fundraising are accounted for when received by the Nursery.
Grants and nursery fees are also accounted for when received.
2. GIFTS IN KIND
The Charity receives the benefit of work carried out by volunteers, and no value has been placed on this.
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