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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT .................................................................................................................... 3 LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE .................................................................................................................. 3 REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 4 THANKS ............................................................................................................................................... 6 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER ................................................................................................................... 7 DECLARATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ...................................................................................................... 8 RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF THE REPORT ................................................................................... 8 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT ............................................................................................ 8 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................... 9 NOTES TO THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT ....................................................................... 10

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

TradingName:	The charitytrades under the abbreviation Little Fishes Preschool
CharityNumber:	1070343
Principal Address:	Furze Platt War Memorial Hall, 75 Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire,SL6 7NG(at 31 August 2025)
Trading Address:	Furze Platt War Memorial Hall, 75 Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire,SL6 7NG

TABLE OF TRUSTEES:

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DATE APPOINTED DATE RESIGNED
NAME OFFICE
(if during 2024/25) (if during 2024/25)
Hannah Redman Chair
Rob Harris Vice Chair
Nicky Freemantle Secretary 15/01/2025
Tim Eldridge Treasurer
Charlotte Gage
Lilian McKie
Darlene Davies
Daniella Lovejoy
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GOVERNING DOCUMENT:

The Charity is governed by the procedures laid down in its Constitution. This was initially adopted on 13 May 1998. Amendments have been made and approved by the Preschool Committee and Parochial Church Council, at the AGMs held on 5 May 2010 and 17 October 2017.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY:

To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, primarily within the parish of Furze Platt.
To promote and encourage Christian and British Values.

STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT:

The charity is run by a management committee of voluntary trustees who receive no remuneration or benefits for the work they undertake in managing the Preschool. The Trustees are mostly drawn from parents of children who attend or have attended the Preschool in the recent past.

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES

Overview:

There was a surplus after fundraising of £22,180 compared to a deficit of £8,600 in 2023/24. This shift is mainly due much higher numbers of children, and a 2025/26 RWBM funding payment of £12,055 landing slightly early (August 2025). There was also additional £2,949 insurance payment for a flood at the preschool, which wasn’t fully spent this year and will carry forward to 2025/26.

Direct Income:
RBWM continue to provide most of the income to the Preschool based on predetermined Government funding rates. In addition to this funding, parents pay session fees for those children who are not eligible for funding due to their age or additional hours attended. The session fees payable by parents remained the same at £6.25 per hour, with each session lasting 3.75 hours. Four sessions a week enable all children to achieve their full 15-hour entitlement from the Government. The preschool now offers extended hours 2 days a week (6 hours/session), offered to those with 35-hour Government funding to make better use of their funded hours. Average pupil NOR (numbers on roll) for the year were 30, with 37 at the end of Summer term.
Direct Costs:
The total direct costs rose from £104,747 in 2023/24 to £107,693 in 2024/25. The Preschool’s main costs are staff costs and rent. This year staff costs increased by £3,970 to £89,187, mainly due to wage increases to align with the National Living Wage increase (around 9.8%). The rent cost was £13,914, compared to £13,174 last year due to an increase in hourly rate, as well as an increase in pre-school hours 2 days each week. The preschool also spent £1,026 on IT software and consumables, including £342 on mobile apps to allow secure sharing of photos and preschool activities with parents.
Grants
The preschool didn’t apply for any grants during 2024/25 nor spend any grants that were carried forward from 2023/24.
Fundraising:
Fundraising is an essential part of the Preschool’s income and has served to increase the final surplus by £3,736 which is similar to 2023/24 (£3,520). Key fundraising income included a £1000 charitable donation from GR.IT Consulting, as well as a very successful summer fair which raised £729. Other notable fundraising activities include the “Teddy toddle” sponsored event which raised £672, a mini Christmas fair which raised £366, a £200 donation from Lion’s Club of Maidenhead and a popup shop of donated household goods which raised £91. There were also £472 in parental contributions, which is higher than last year (£180). Funds are used to supplement the Preschool’s main direct costs including salaries, rent, and the purchase of new equipment and resources.
New Equipment:

The Preschool spent £1,880 during the year on school equipment and resources, compared to £2,728 in 2023/24. However the true spend on school equipment was actually £4,829, much of which was to replace equipment damaged during a flood that happened this year. The insurance claim payment offset the final school equipment spend by £2,949 resulting in the final total of £1,880. The spending this year included £920 on replacing items damaged in the flood, including £410 on shelving, £286 on rugs for the hall and £223 on waterproofs. Other notable equipment spending included £683 on arts/crafts and sensory toys, £283 on a water play centre, £253 on outdoor toys and £249 on a 4- sided easel. These were partly funded by the Early Years Pupil Premium and partly by other income.

Payments to Trustees:

The following trustees were paid as part of their employment at Little Fishes:

a. Lilian McKie as Preschool Manager
b. Charlotte Gage as Business Manager
c. Darlene Davies as Deputy Preschool manager
d. Daniella Lovejoy as Practitioner

No further payments have been made to Trustees during the year.

Deposits:

The Preschool returned all refundable deposits held upon a child’s enrolment. After parental consent,

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

some deposits were retained as a parental contribution (£472.45). Deposits held relating to children who had not yet started totalled £249.15.

Children’s Entertainment:

In the spring and summer terms, Hartbeeps visited the Preschool to provide parties for the children, at a cost of £360. The preschool also had a visit from ZooLab in the spring term, who brought a variety of animals for the children to hold and interact with at a cost of £299, as well as Showstoppers in the summer term, who provided singing and dancing entertainment at a cost of £130. All of this was funded by the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding.

10. Accounting Policies:

The Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with: applicable accounting standards; the Statement of Recommended Practice, ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’, issued in March 2005; and the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have reviewed the reserves and deemed that they are adequate for cover the event of the closure of the preschool if required.

11. Employees:

There were 7 permanent members of staff employed for the year, with 1 fixed term contract employee joining during the summer term as a lunchtime assistant.

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

THANKS

Thank you as always to the whole of the staff team for all their hard work, dedication, and willingness to do whatever is needed to make Little Fishes the much-loved preschool that it is.

A massive thanks to Lilian McKie (Preschool Manager), Darlene Davies (Deputy Manager), and to Charlotte Gage (Business Manager), and all the staff team who have gone above and beyond in commitment running the Preschool, ensuring that the pupils have a fulfilling educational experience at Little Fishes, with their wellbeing always being paramount.

We were ably supported throughout the year by the Early Years team from RBWM. We appreciate and thank you for your expertise, experience, and commitment.

Special thanks go to the Hall’s administrator, Iris Yiu, and the wider team for all their work in maintaining and refurbishing to provide the best venue for Little Fishes.

St Peter’s Church has remained a close partner of the Preschool. Thank you to Sandy Young in the church office for her assistance, and to the congregation of St Peter’s who continue to support the Preschool.

Little Fishes would like to provide special thanks to the following organisations for their kindness and understanding in providing the Preschool with donations which were invaluable this year:

GR.IT Consultancy for their generous donation of £1000 as well as their time and services
Lion’s Club of Maidenhead for their generous donation of £200
The Little Nook Gift Shop in Bourton-on-the-water for donation of their stock, which made us just over £90

Final thanks go to the Committee, parents, and other community stakeholders for their constant support of the Preschool, be it organising or attending fundraising events or promoting the Preschool.

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

The Preschool is required under the Charities Act of 2011 to have an Independent examination of its accounts. This year we owe thanks to Louise Axford for her review of the financial statements.

DECLARATION

The Trustees have approved the report.

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETER’S FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 11.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF THE REPORT

As the charity trustees of the Trust, 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 carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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 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 audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting 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 concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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REGISTERED CHARITY N[O] : 1070343

ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

		Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 August	Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 August	Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 August	Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 August	2025	2025	2025
		Income and Expenditure Account

			*FY 24/25* Cash Accounting 1 Sep 24 to 31 Aug 25			*FY 23/24* Cash Accounting 1 Sep 23 to 31 Aug 24


				£	£		£	£
Di	rect Income
	RBWM funding			119,101.81			84,238.08
	Session Fees			9,026.86			6,768.91
	Deposits			249.15			100.00
	Grants		Note 4	-			2,100.00
	Bank Interest			465.34			436.59
	Total Receipts				128,843.16			93,643.58

Di	rect Costs
	Staff Costs			(89,187.05)			(85,216.92)
	Agency Worker Costs			-			-
	Rent			(13,913.90)			(13,173.75)
	Professional Services & Subscriptions			(586.08)			(1,566.96)
	Arts & Crafts, Cooking			(10.35)			-
	School Equipment & Resources		Note 3	(1,879.92)			(2,727.65)
	Telephone & Internet			(719.95)			(615.61)
	Admin & Stationery			(40.93)			(9.99)
	IT Software & Consumables			(1,025.39)			(384.91)
	Marketing			(25.08)			(98.80)
	Recruitment			-			-
	Staff Training			(180.54)			(652.56)
	Staff Uniform			(123.75)			(300.00)
	Total Direct Costs				(107,692.94)			(104,747.15)

Co	ntribution of Fees to Overheads				21,150.22			(11,103.57)

O	verheads
	Refreshments, Consumables & Cleaning			(599.96)			(517.56)
	Childrens Entertainment, Trips & Gifts			(1,522.30)			(137.54)
	IT Hardware			(9.99)			-
	Staff & Committee Gifts, Outings			(567.32)			(119.99)	(878.41)
	Miscellaneous			(6.10)			-
	Petty Cash		Note 5	-			(240.86)
	Total Overheads				(2,705.67)			(1,015.95)

Surplus / (Deficit) before Fundraising					18,444.55			(12,119.52)

Fundraising
	Fundraising Income			4,154.82			4,548.60
	Fundraising Expenditure			(418.88)			(1,028.97)
	Total Net Fundraising		Note 2		3,735.94			3,519.63

Surplus / (Deficit) after Fundraising					22,180.49			(8,599.89)



	Current Account b/f			27,394.38			56,251.50
	Savings Account b/f			32,280.39			31,731.43
	Balance b/f		Note 1	59,674.77			87,982.93

	Current Account c/f			49,109.53			36,430.86
	Savings Account c/f			32,745.73			31,843.80
	Balance c/f			81,855.26			68,274.66

					22,180.49			(19,708.27)

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NOTES TO THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

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		Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
		Notes to the I	ncome	and Expenditure Account

N	*ote 1: Cash & Bank Balance*			1 Sep 25	31 Aug 25 Movement
	Barclays Current Account			27,394.38	49,109.53
	Barclays SavingsAccount			32,280.39	32,745.73
	Total Balance Per Cashbook			59,674.77	81,855.26	22,180.49

N	*ote 2: Fundraising*			Income	Expenditure Net
	Bags 2 School			43.00	-	43.00
	Charitable Donation			1,200.00	-	1,200.00
	Christmas Cards			-	-	-
	ChristmasDecorations			-	-	-
	Christmas Fair/Raffle/Auction			636.16	(270.00)	366.16
	Church Services (Harvest, Nativity, Easter)			92.88	(7.10)	85.78
	Easter Egg Trail / Easter Raffle			-	-	-
	Easy Fundraising			30.18	-	30.18
	GiftAid			-	-	-
	Parental Contribution			472.45	-	472.45
	Popup shop			130.50	(40.00)	90.50
	Pre-School Uniform &Bags			20.00	-	20.00
	School Photograph			-	-	-
	Scoot-athon / Sports day			-	-	-
	Smartie Tubes			-	-	-
	Spring event (Quiz/disco)			47.02	(20.00)	27.02
	Summer Fair/Raffle/Auction			810.39	(81.78)	728.61
	T Towel			-	-	-
	Teddy Toddle			672.24	-	672.24

	Total Net Fundraising			4,154.82	(418.88)	3,735.94

N	*ote 3: School Equipment & Resources*			Income	Expenditure

	FloodInsurance Claim Payment			2,948.77
	Arts and crafts, learning and sensory toys, music box				683.15
	Puppets, tablet, nursery ryhme, puzzles				576.13
	Shelving for cupboard due to flood				409.96
	Wooden food, baby accessories, role play toys				385.19
	Rugreplacement due toflood				286.06
	Water play centre				283.19
	Outdoor toys, pram, diggers, bubbles				253.18
	4 sided easel				249.59
	Kitchentoys, bbq outdoors toys				241.3
	Puddlesuits replacement due to flood				223.84
	Sand, giant bucket, colour eggs and cubes				196.52
	Climbing frame and footballs				165.44
	Sensory toys				133.97
	Uniform forchildren				129.20
	Mothers day resources				123.86
	Balance steps,spinning chair, wiggle feet,				97.5
	Kitchen toys, bbq outdoors toys				92.62
	Gazebo				78.98
	Mothers day resources				51.65
	Caterpillars				30.91
	Parent noticeboard				25.5
	Aprons				21.98
	Shoerack				16
	Rubber door stops and finger guards				14.26
	Wrist straps for walks out				13.04
	Photoframes for tables explaining activites				8
	Stickers				7.99
	Wooden stars for sports day				5.99
	A4 card				5.95
	Batteries				5
	Cleaning cloths				4.59
	Bath floatsfor waterplay				3.33
	Pens				2.59
	Sick bucket				2.5
	Price adjustment on a toy ordered 4/12 EYPP				-0.27

	Total NET School Equipment & Resources				1,879.92

N	*ote 4: Grant Expenditure*			B/F	Received	Utilised	Remaining
	RBWM 2 yr Grant			5,000.00	-	-	5,000.00
	Marsh Meadows Trust			793.89	-	-	793.89
	Spoore, Merry and Rixman			1,500.00	-	-	1,500.00
	Total Grant Expenditure			7,293.89	-	-	7,293.89

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ST PETERS FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

CONTENTS

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

TABLE OF TRUSTEES:

GOVERNING DOCUMENT:

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY:

STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT:

REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES

10. Accounting Policies:

11. Employees:

THANKS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

DECLARATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PETER’S FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF THE REPORT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

NOTES TO THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT