AGM Managers Report 2024/25
Tuesday 25[th] November 2025
The Preschool utilisation was the lowest we’ve seen for a number of years, due to a very low birth rate year, mainly from the impact of covid. Numbers grew gradually over the year and by the summer term Caterpillars were at 86% utilisation, Butterfly numbers sat at 61% utilisation.
Kids Club however, continued to be very busy, and we had a waiting list on a number of days for before and after school.
Staffing stayed consistent with one staff member requesting a drop to 4 days per week which we were able to accommodate. During the summer term we had a volunteer join us for 2/3 days a week and we supported the local high schools in offering work experience placements.
We had an extremely busy year with our children, as always taking part in lots of fun activities and community events; we donated a harvest box to our friends at beech dene residential home, we raised money for the children in hospital at Christmas, we had Christmas parties and a family Elf Hunt, dressed up for World Book day, held an Easter Hat competition, Celebrated VE day, arranged our annual preschool trip day, had a stall at the school summer fair and finished off with a wonderful week of graduation celebrations.
This year saw us invest heavily into our outdoor area, during October half term A Parr Landscapers worked hard to transform our garden into a more usable and all-weather space. Staff then used an inset day to treat the sheds., fences and outdoor den. This investment had had a hugely positive impact on all of our children and the outdoor curriculum we provide.
Our wonderful trustee Jules set us up a brand-new website; designing the entire site and dedicating her own time to input all our vital information. She then provided training sessions to the senior staff team so they could continue manage the website over the coming years. A huge thank you to Jules, the website looks fabulous and received lots of positive feedback.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our resigning chairperson Charlotte for her devotion and time given to this vital role.
To our trustees, thank you as always for your hard work and continued commitment to preschool and kids club.
Finally, I would like to thank my fantastic team for their hard work, passion and dedication. The roles they have are not easy and they give it their all every single day.
Rachel Wright
Manager
Leek Westwood Pre-School Year ended 31 July 2025
Accounts
| Income & Expenditure Account Income Receipts from Trading Activities inc. Fundraising Grants received Interest received Expenditure Salaries Staff training Human resources Premises expenses (Staffs CC) Maintenance & repairs Heat & light School dinners Snacks Toys & equipment Consumables Visits Insurance Accountancy Cleaning Sundries Depreciation Surplus expenditure over income for the year |
2025 £ 242,381 0 739 243,120 182,149 0 2,864 23,940 18,885 4,309 3,579 6,123 4,119 927 1,825 1,318 444 653 1,374 213 252,722 -9,602 |
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Leek Westwood Pre-School Year ended 31 July 2025
Accounts
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities Cash Funds Charity account Reserve account Assets Retained for the Charity's Own Use Improvements to Property Furniture, fixtures & fittings Total Represented by Accumulated surplus Surplus income over expenditure for the year Total |
2025 £ 42,776 42,940 85,716 2,982 0 2,982 88,698 98,300 -9,602 88,698 |
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Accountants' Certificate
We hereby certify that we have examined the attached accounts which are in accordance with the books and documents produced and the explanations given to us. A full audit is not required.
Bennett Brooks
Chartered Accountants Cherry Tree Court, Cross Street, Leek Staffordshire ST13 6BL
Approved on behalf of Leek Westwood Pre-School
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