Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Crawley Green Preschool Leaming Alliance Other names charlty Is known by Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-school Reglstered charlty number (If any) 1063066 Charlty's prlnclpal address Beaconsfield. Luton, Beds Postcode LU2 ORW Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Dats• acted If not for Tru•ts• namo Offlu (If any) Namo of person (or body) enlltlod Int tn*teo Ifa Kirstie Cain Joanne Sygrove Natsli• Nkllarejo Tofralba Chair Person Secretary Treasurer Benjamin Fowler Christopher Sygrove Emilia Ciukaj Kelty Guckian Faana Mustsfi 1211012024 - Date 121101202&Date 1211012024Date 1211012024Date 1211012024-Date Saara Storey 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charfty. If any, (for example, any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR Marth 2012
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Inforniatlon) e of advlser Name Address Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts 2011 Consts'tution Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Committee Trustee selection methods Elected at AGM Addltlonal governance Issues (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Crawley Green & Wenlock Pr&School has a set of policies and procedures in place which are adhered to by the committee and all staff within the preschool. We also work closely with the preschool learning allian and the local authority childcare advi seriices to ensure that local and national safeguarding requirements are met. Our Policies are designed to offer the best possible experiences for the children and families in the setting. Our Policies are reviewed on an annual basis and comments and suggestions from parents are always welcome to infomi policy change where needed. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the tharty relationship with any related parties., trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity set out In its governing document TAR March 2012
To enhance the development and education of children under statLrtory school age in a parent-involving, communty based setting. 2. To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment. 3. To work wrthin a framework which ensures equality for all children and families. Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the publlc beneflt In relatlon to these objects (Include wlthln thls sectlon the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charlty Commlsslon on publlc beneflt) We offer your child.. 1. A specially tailored planning framework leading to approved leaming outcomes. 2. Individual care and attention made possible by a high ratio of staff to children. 3. Fun and friendship with children and other adults. 4. The support of a key person. 5. Opportunities for you and your family to be directly involved in the activities of the setting arKI in your own child's progress. Addltional detalls of objectlves and actlvltles {Optlonal Infomiatlon) The commrttee have been acb'vely fundraising through special events, such as Summer Fayre, non-unifomi days, movie nights and raffles. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking: policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the maln achlevements of the charlty durlng the year In September 2024, Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-school were inspected by Otsted and awarded a 2nd consecutive overall grade of Outstanding which the whole team and management committee are extremely proud of. Wrthin our setting, all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. Our key person system enables us to ensure activities are planned, tailored to the needs of each individual child. By means of developing appropriate play activities and a high level of individual adult input, we offer a planning system which leads to nationally approved leaming outcomes and prepares children to progress with confidence to the National Curriculum at the age of five years. Lan ua e and Litera In both small and large groups, children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking and listening, and by hearing and responding to stories, songs and rhymes. Children are helped to understand that written symbols cary meaning, to be aware of the purposes of writing and. when they are ready, to use drawn and written symbols for themselves. A well-stocked book comer gives every child the opportunty and encouragement to become familiar with books. able to handle them and be aware of their uses, both for reference and as a source of stories and pictures. Personal nd ial Develo ment Wrthin a nurturing environment, children are individually supported in developing confidence, autonomy and self-respect. They are encouraged to work and cOnntrate independently and also to take part in the life of the setting. sharing and co-operating with the other childn and adults. Through activities. conversation and practical example, they leam acceptable ways to express their own feelings and have respect for the feelings of others. All children are given the opportunity, as appropriate, to take responsibility for themselves and also for our setting. its members and its propety. Maths By means of adult-supported practical experience, children become familiar wrth the sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities which fomi the basis for early mathematics. As they use their developing mathematical understanding to solve practical problems, children are assEted to leam and use the vocabulary of mathematics. identrfying objects by shape, position, size, volume and number. Songs, games and picture books help children become aware of number sequencing and, when they are ready, to use simple mathematical operations such as adding. Understandin of the Worfd A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explo and experiment wrth a range of natural and manufactured materials. They leam to obserwe the features of objects and substances, recognizing differences, pattems and similarities, and to share and record their findings. Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within our setting and also in the wider community. A range of safe and well maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understarKling, using simple tools and techniques as appropriate to achieve their intentions and to solve problems. Ph sical D velo Aran eof ment ment arKI o ortunities both indoors and TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance out of doors, allows children to develop confidence and enjoyment In the use and development of their own bodily skills. A very high level of adult supervision enables chiklren safely to create and meet physical challenges, developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. At the same time, children are supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens and pencils. and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision. ressive Arts & Desi Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions. Art equipment, including paint, glue, crayons and pencils as well as natural and discarded resources, provides for open-ended exploration of colour, shape and texlure and the development of skills in painting, drawing, and collage. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are many opportunities for imaginative role play, both individually and as artofa rou Section E Financial review Preschool have a contingency fund to cover the cost of un-planned repairs to the premises (15k). renovation of all areas including the garden surface and fenceslsecurity (31 k) and to cover staff wageslredundancies (50k) in the event of unexpected closure. The committee are looking at investing some of the capital to enhance the fund in the upcoming year. A decision to put a lump sum in to a savings account to increase the con Ingency was ma Iswi ma ure In Brlef statement of the charlty's pollcy on reserves Detalls of any funds materlally In deflclt Further flnanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal Infomiatlon) As a charity, our main income is from fees and nursery education funding. We aim to hold 3 main fundraising events throughout the year plus some smaller events such as non-unrfomi days to support investrnent in new equipment etc. We are signed up to the easy fundraising website and encourage all of our families to sign up to. We also have a wish list on Amazon, meaning families can donate sOUrceS directly to the setting. We plan to spend some monies in the upcoming year replenishing the toys and equipment for the children as well as completing works on the fiooring in the main playroom with an estimated cost of around £10,000 in total. The nursery education funding was paid in to the preschool account early in March 24 accounts, therefore, the previous financial year looked to be profitable. however, this deficit is now showing as a significant loss in this finanaal years accounts. You may choose to include additional infomiation. where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charty. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information TAR March 2012
Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon (•g Secr•tary, Chalr, etc) J)AlJ L)C SY61L)KJ Sec* Pe r50r) Date )8 /O-acEf TAR March 2012
I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Crawley Green Pre4chool Learnlng Alllance On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charlty no (if any) 1063066 Set out on pages One of Two I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust.) for the year ended 3110312025. Responslbllltles and basls of report 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 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I oxamlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: I have no concems 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. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Date: 2610812025 Slgned: Name: Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): Membership 20435035 IER Oct 2018
Addrns8: 3 D&ne side Great Yarmouth NR30 2HL Section B Disclosure Only complet6 If the examiner noeds to high1h1 mat81ial matlers of conc6fn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance lor examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Item8 that tho oxamlnor wlsh•s to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018
Statement of Activity Crawley Green & Wenlock Pr8-School Otsted Registration EY343239 April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025 DISTRIBiJfioN ACCOUNT TOTAL Income Additional Fundiro Breakfast & Afterschool Club Fees Children's Uniform Fine Fundraising Nursery Education Funding Nursery Milk Funding Pre•School Foes Refund Totsl for Incom• 10.125.00 36.779.92 3.308.84 108.50 -154.67 128,197.00 214.58 3,680.25 1.128.98 £183.388.40 Cost of Sales Gross Profit £183,388.40 Expenses AdvertISgIPr0M0t10nal Children's Entertainment Children's Equipment Children's r8sourc8S Cl&aning Resources Cornpuler Costs Eleclric Employee NIC Employer Nl FIRST AD Resources Food sppIng Gifts Gullivers Income Tax Insurance Interest Payable Kitchen Equipment Offic81G8neral Administrative Expenses Other Professional Servic*s Payroll Expenses Pensions Phone Costs Printing, Postage and StatiMery Repairs and maInternCe secruity Staff Expénses Staff Tr&ning Staff Unrfomi Sialion Team Building Travel Trav81 and Accommodation 233.9) 1,150.61 s,0.86 3,395.52 1,740.73 513.22 1,509.32 4,947.C(I 9.765.14 6.65 2.698.68 35.00 855.00 12.574.36 1,967.20 20.44 412.57 1,517.22 50.00 23.702.25 17,456.75 1,014.86 252.75 13,094.14 167.98 364.71 437.98 131.30 93.01 2.853.79 7.20 37.50
Statement of Activity Crawl8y Green & Wenlock Pre-school Ofsted Registration EY343239 Aprll 1, 2024-March 31, 2025 DISTRI8UTION ACCOUNT TOTAL W8g88 Total lor Exp•n••• 109,678.84 £217,742.48 Not Op8r*lng Income 34.3S4.08 Othèr Income Late Chargeg Total for Othor In¢ome -150. 150.1)0 Other Expenses Children's ordered Unlforn? Total for Oth•r Expon••• 646.14 £646.14 Not Olh•i Incom• 796.14 Not Incorn• 35.180.22
Statement of Financial Position Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-school Ofsted Registration EY343239 As of March 31, 2025 DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT TOTAL Called up share capital nc* paid Flxed Asso1 Tanglble assets Offi¢0 Equlpment Cost Offlc• Equipment D•prociallon Total lor Tanglbl• a•uts NOnu1ront Assets Total for Flx•d Ass•t 3.278.66 65.97 £3,344.63 £3,344.63 Cash at bank and in hand Kttchen Supplies Petty cash account Reserve Account {0268) TREASURERS ACCOUNT109201 Total ft>r Cash •t bank and In hand 38.43 -3.49 96,CQO.C 34,286.68 £130.321.62 Debtors Debtor5 Totsl ft>r D•btor• 503.48 £503.48 Current Assets NET CURRENT ASSETS £130.825.10 Prepayments and accrued incom Credltors: amounts falllng du8 wlthln onè year Trade Creditors Credit C8rd5 CLtrrenl Liobilltres Current Liabllities Totsl tor Curr•nt Llabllltl•• Total for Cr•dltorn: amounts falllng du• wlthln om y••r NET CURRENT ASSETS IUABILMESI £130,825.10 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILMES £134,169.73 Creditors.. amounts f811ing du6 after more than one yeaf Provbslon for118blltties and tharg05 Accruals and deferred income TOTAL Nrf ASSETS {LIABILmES) £134.169.73 Capital and Reserves Oponing 8alance Equlty ReLqined Eamings Nel Incom6 Callgd up $haro Pital Totsl for C•ptt•l and RgMrv•• 136,50S.43 32,814.52 -35.150.22 £134.169.73