Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 16th April 2024 Period start date To 15th April 2025 Period end date Charity name: Noah's Ark Preschool
Charity registration number: 1061741
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To enhance the development and education of children from 2 years to statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through our community group. To provide quality care and education for those children in line with the EYFS statutory guidance. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We offer appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents/carers to become involved in the activities of the group, giving opportunities for all children, regardless of race, culture, religion or means. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of and give regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Parent volunteers are invited to join us in many aspects of preschool life, from joining us for play sessions, special events, fundraising, sharing skills etc. Students on relevant training courses also volunteer their services as part of their training. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We remain an OFSTED Outstanding setting and continue to proud of our commitment to outdoor education and promoting the benefits of outdoor play in all weathers. We continue to uphold the principles of the Hampshire Healthy Early Years accreditation which we achieved previously. We continue to be part of the ongoing 'Saving Smiles' program which promotes good oral health. We are constantly striving to provide the very best start for our children and their families. We help parents who may be struggling to access services by offering support and encouragement. When our children leave us for 'big' school as confident young learners ready to take on the next big challenge in their lives we feel we have made a positive contribution to their future prospects. We have set up a 'share shed' where we offer surplus food, spare clothes and a book exchange to our preschool community. A lending library allows children to access a good range of books which enables those who may not have books at home to have more equal opportunities to those who do. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The new elements to the curriculum and constant review and evaluation of our provision have proved successful with children achieving the best outcomes. An increasing number of children requiring additional support are welcomed into our provision with experienced staff working tirelessly to meet their needs. We work with outside agencies to provide support to children with special educational needs and their families. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Tight financial controls have enabled us to keep outgoings to a minimum and continue to provide a stable financial foreseeable future. We have made some improvements to our heating and outdoor area, whilst being aware of the need to be mindful of upcoming changes to National Insurance which will have a financial impact. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to three months of operating expenditure. A review has been completed regarding redundancy payments as we have two long- serving members of staff. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £40,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the |
Para 1.23 |
charity continuing as a going concern
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principle source of funds for the charity is received from Hampshire County Council for two, three and four year funding. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Preschool Learning Alliance Constitution 2011 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by members |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Committee members are voted by the attendees of the Annual General Meeting. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Noah's Ark Preschool |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1061741 |
| Charity’s principal address | St Johns Church Hall Forton Rd Gosport Hants PO12 4TQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Bridget Barker | Secretary | |||
| Nikieta Williams | Chairperson | |||
| Jodie Jones | Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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 behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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| Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings | Noah’s Ark Preschool Outgoings |
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| April 2024 - April 2025 | |||||||||
| Wages | HMRC | Rent | Utlites | Resources | Equipment | Contracts | Maintenance | Misc | |
| April | 3980.41 | 453.13 | 72.40 | 68.72 | 245 | 1330.40 | 200 | ||
| May | 3899.86 | 422 | 354.16 | 127.04 | 353.55 | 885.06 | 99 | 1807.88 | |
| June | 3899.86 | 354.16 | 27.53 | 30 | 265.89 | 198 | 499.08 | ||
| July | 3899.86 | 181.59 | 354.16 | 47.52 | 116.87 | 498.47 | 400.62 | 162 | |
| August | 7799.72 | 844 | 354.16 | 61.96 | |||||
| September | 4339.48 | 558.16 | 354.16 | 59.28 | 330 | 50.98 | 198 | 998.40 | |
| October | 4396.91 | 430.75 | 354.16 | 72.16 | 30 | 22.99 | 198 | ||
| November | 4486.11 | 875 | 354.16 | 26.28 | 168.38 | 125.60 | 165 | 109 | |
| December | 4486.11 | 444.75 | 354.16 | 275.71 | 551.89 | 620.65 | 198 | 504.25 | |
| January | 4736.09 | 519.51 | 354.16 | 9.85 | 50 | 47.65 | |||
| February | 4997.35 | 533.31 | 354.16 | 94.56 | 423.60 | ||||
| March | 4947.75 | 537.11 | 354.16 | 196.49 | 121.41 | 78.84 | 608.50 | ||
| April | 4937.45 | 530.11 | 354.16 | 144.30 | 224.99 | ||||
| Total | 60806.96 | 6329.42 | 4249.92 | 1215.08 | 2469.41 | 2841.13 | 1456.62 | 1330.40 | 4889.11 |
Total Outgoings 85,588.05
Noah’s Ark Preschool Incomings April 2024- April 2025
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| HCC Funding | Fees | Invoices (training reimbursement) |
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| April | ||||
| May | 30441.15 | |||
| June | ||||
| July | 500 | |||
| August | ||||
| September | 6952.01 | 180 | ||
| October | 7691.81 | |||
| November | 6772.01 | |||
| December | 8687.21 | |||
| January | 9921.12 | 63 | ||
| February | 10829.52 | |||
| March | 9669.02 | 100 | 500 | |
| April | ||||
| Total | 91,463.85 | 163 | 680 |
Total incomings 92,306.85
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Rebecca Pugh 14 Strathmore Rd Gosport Hampshire PO12 UR
20/01/26
To Whom It May Concern,
{ hereby confirm that | have checked and verified the figures detailed in the end of year accounts for Noah's Ark Preschool Gosport - registered charity number 1061741 April 2024 - 2025 and find them to be wholly accurate.
Yours faithfully, R Puch. Rebecca Pugh
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