St Cuthbert’s Pre-School Playgroup (Churchtown)
Annual Report For the Year Ended 31* August 2025
Registered Charity No. 1085385
St Cuthbert’s Pre-School Playgroup (Churchtown)
Registered Charity No 1085385
Trustees’ Report for the year ending 31° August 2025
The Pre-School Playgroup is recognised as an important part of the outreach from the Church of St Cuthbert, North Meols and has been in operation at St Cuthbert’s for over 30 years. It became a registered charity in March 2001 with its operation being entrusted to Trustees from 1* September 2000.
Mr SJ Evans (Chairperson)
Mr P Howard (Treasurer)
Rev KJ R Clarke
MrsJ Broadbent
Mrs D Lavery Mr G Malins
Manager:
Mrs M Wignall
Bankers : NatWest, Southport
Accountants : Mayfair Associates, 21A Hoghton St, Southport PR9 ONS
Objectives of Charity
To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, by offering appropriate teaching programmes recommended by Ofsted and providing play facilities to all children regardless of race, culture, religion or means.
Review of Activities and Achievements
During the year 2024/2025 the Pre-School has continued to be as popular as ever with parents in the local area, providing high quality Early Years education and care for 2 to 5 year olds .
During the Autumn Term the numbers attending were good, with the children enjoying outings to the local Botanic Gardens park and all our usual Christmas activities, including a Nativity/Concert anda visit from Father Christmas. As a group we raised over £600 for the Children in Need Appeal.
At the start of the Spring Term we had an OFSTED inspection resulting in a judgement of “Outstanding”.
In the Spring Term the number of children attending the setting increased which meant we were full with several children on the waiting list. We also held a “stay and play session” during which parents/carers joined their children for the afternoon.
In the Summer Term we, once again, invited parents/carers to join us for our Annual Sports Day and PreSchool Café, both of which were a great success. Also, during the Summer Term the Pre-School funded an outing for the older children and staff to Windmill Farm. A lovely day was had by everyone.
Staffing levels continue to be above those required by Ofsted leading to positive outcomes for all children attending St Cuthbert’s Pre-school. We have continued to maintain close links with St Cuthbert’s Church, visiting the Church at Christmas and for our Leavers Service in the Church.
The ongoing efforts of the hardworking staff team to keep the children safe and engaged reflects in the enjoyable atmosphere always evident at the pre-school and verified by the excellent Ofsted Report.
Financial Assessment
The Trustees are made aware of the financial position of the charity with updated statements of accounts at committee meetings. Our Accountants produce Income & Expenditure Analysis at each Term end.
The Income and Expenditure Accounts to 31 August 2025 evidence Total Income @ £198,406 compared to previous year @ £182,406. This is mainly due to general increase in numbers of children attending. Each term shows healthy level of Turnover with good growth in Fees/Funding. On the Expenditure side, this amounted to £199,584 which was substantially up c£14K on previous year outgoings of £175,912 . Whilst there was a number of inflationary increases , the main increases were due to additional circa £11K wages/salaries & Pension Contributions. However, during the year major security improvements were implemented both internally and externally at a “on-off” cost of £7,825.
The net result shows a Deficit for the year @ £ 1,178 ( £6,493 Surplus in 2024) in the Income and Expenditure Statement to 31 August 2025 . The Trustees gave approval for the “one-off” additional security expenditure and are satisfied that close control of the finances is uppermost in Management and trustees strategy.
From the Balance Sheet at 31 August 2025, net assets/total reserves have marginally reduced to £201,407 (£202,585 in 2024). However, they remain strong.
Reserves
The Trustees are of the opinion that reserves are adequate to meet the ongoing needs of the Charity in current circumstances. Funds are lodged with NatWest Bank plc in current and reserve accounts.
Policies
Policies and organisational structure of the Charity are determined by the Trustees who delegate powers of day to day operation to Mrs Margaret Wignall, as Pre-School Manager. To assist achieving the objectives of the Pre-School, qualified personnel are employed and staff training is encouraged to ensure that we meet guidelines and work to best practice.
As part of our policy, we are constantly reviewing the need to look at the best use of surplus funds for the benefit of the children’s education needs.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is carried out to meet the requirements of Ofsted and to follow the guidelines of the PreSchool Learning Alliance Insurance Scheme. Trustees are satisfied that sufficient Policies and Procedures exist and are im ted to mitigate against operational risks.
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Signed:
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S J Evans,
Chairperson
on behalf of Trustees of St Pre-School Playgroup
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Dated: 22 January 2026
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| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner'sm report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the| - trustees/members of | St Cuthbert’s Pre-School Playgroup (Churchtown)
On accounts for the year | 31 August 2025 ended
Charity no | 1085385 (if any)
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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| have completed my examination. | 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: e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
| 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.
Relevant professional | BA (Hons), FCCA qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: | Mayfair Associates, 21a Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 ONS
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R&P Accounts
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ et 4] SS ||| (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ — = Details Fundasset to belongs which Cost oat (optional)(optional Currentoptional value — —= = . Details Fundasset to belongs which Costio 2b (optional)nina Current valueoptional Fund to which Amount due When due Details. liability relates optional optional _ —== Signed by one or two trustees on . ‘ Date of behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval P Howard Mr P Howard 22/01/2026 R&P Accounts
ST CUTHBERT'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (CHURCHTOWN)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
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31/08/2024 31/08/2025
£ £
Current Assets
1,261.35 Debtor Overpaid Salaries 661.35
84,426.52 Bank Current Account 90,294.65
116,702.45 Bank Reserve Account 110,252.89
195.35 Petty Cash 198.38
202,585.67 Total Current Assets 201,407.27
Current Liabilities
Deferred Income
- Unspent Grant -
PAYE & NI Liability
- Total Current Liabilities -
202,585.67 Net Assets 201,407.27
. Reserves
196,092.00 Starting balances 202,585.67
6,493.67 Surplus/(Deficit) -1,178.40
202,585.67 Total Reserves 201,407.27
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085385
ST CUTHBERT'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (CHURCHTOWN)
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|Year|Autumn|Spring|Summer|Year|
|2023/2024|2024|2025|2025|2024/2025|
|Income|Ee|£|£|
|170,599.25|R1|Fees|-|Pre-school|63,601.41|47,413.49|62,700.48|173,715.38|
|-|R2|SEN|Funding|624.00|8,260.20|4,981.08|13,865.28|
|472.92|R3|EYPP|Funding|142.80|112.20|95.00|350.00|
|3,175.80|R4|Snack Money|1,015.95|995.64|902.36|2,913.95|
|-|R5|Staff Training|-|
|-|R6|Donations|-|
|-|R7|Christmas|Party|-|
|292.95|R8|Coffee Moming|/ Café|229.80|229.80|
|50.00|R9|Outings|-|
|220.50|R10|—s— Parties|183.00|183.00|
|-|R11|Summer Fayre|-|
|-|R12|Photocopying|(third|party)|-|
|311.50|R13.|Goods|for Resale|- sweatshirts|235.00|235.00|
|14.00|R14|Goods|for Resale|- book bags|33.00|33.00|
|-|R15|— BBC|Children|in|Need|-|
|881.00|R16| Disability Access|Fund|4,820.00|1,820.00|
|1,678.95|R17|Bank|Interest|526.94|344.74|504.56|1,376.24|
|-|R18|Challenger|Sports|-|
|-|R19|Coronavirus|Support|=|
|-|R20|~=Rent|Rebate|Covid|-|
|520.00|R21|Wellbeing|Grant|=|
|1,736.26|R22|Support|Grant|-|
|1,140.00|R23|Staff Training|Grant|=|
|53.50|R24|Photo|Sales Commission|48.92|48.92|
|1,260.00|R25|EYPDP|Funding|-|
|R26|Ready to Learn|Grant|2,688.00|2,688.00|
|R27|‘Expansion|Grant|947.67|947.67|
|182,406.63|Total Income|68,149.10|57,159.27|73,097.87|198,406.24|
|124,737.01|C1|Wages|-|Pre-school|47,399.24|33,153.90|59,502.77|140,055.91|
|328.80|Cia|Wages|- SEN|Support|1,337.12|1,753.60|2,367.36|5,458.08|
|-|Cib|Wages|- Administrator|-|
|6,322.19|Cic|Pension|costs|2,253.54|1,834.20|3,429.11|7,516.85|
|16,000.00|C2|Rent|5,334.00|5,334.00|5,334.00|16,002.00|
|1,679.80|C3|General|Expenses|656.88|650.13|21.00|4,328.01|
|549.48|C4|Repairs & Sundries|305.29|54.36|293.89|653.54|
|3,567.00|cs|Accountancy|Fees|1,593.00|1,678.50|3,271.50|
|820.14|cé6|Office Consumables|236.64|235.09|179.18|650.91|
|1,202.71|C7|Cleaning|& Toiletries|360.09|326.83|356.80|1,043.72|
|48.56|c8|Staff Refreshments|19.54|41.50|30.34|61.38|
|1,885.86|cg|Childrens|Refreshments|623.63|546.28|535.19|1,705.10|
|492.40|C10|——|Play Equipment - consumables|221.07|342.07|252.55|815.69|
|5,639.28|C11|Play Equipment - toys,|books etc|919.71|45.10|964.81|
|670.00|Ci2_~—s~Pianist|145.00|110.00|130.00|385.00|
|112.58|C1i3_~—s-|Parties|61.00|61.00|
|473.71|C14|= Coffee Moming|/ Café|161.26|161.26|
|2,103.22|Ci5|Outings|-|
|-|Ci6~~—s|Travel|Expenses|-|
|402.27|C17|~—|Telephone & Wifi|Expenses|99.27|127.46|168.35|395.08|
|311.50|C18|Goods for Resale|- sweatshirts|258.50|258.50|
|-|C19|Goods|for|Resale|-|book|bags|-|
|1,253.42|C20|Insurance|1,559.86|1,559.86|
|260.10|C21|Subscriptions|154.87|50.00|204.87|
|280.80|C22|Website|/|IT|93.60|70,20|117.00|280.80|
|-|C23|~~|Donations|-|
|533.60|C24|~—|Staff Training|437.32|204.50|641.82|
|-|C25|~—|Staff Meetings|-|
|1,737.54|C26|Support Grant Expenditure|230.10|230.10|
|4,000.00|C27|~—— Heat and|Light Contribution|2,000.00|2,000.00|4,000.00|
|--|C28C29||DisabilitySEN|Support Access Fund|881.00|881.00-|
|-|C30|Bank|Charges|-|
|-|C31|Increased|Security|Cost|7,825.80|7,825.80|
|-|C32|~— Platinum|Jubilee|=|
|-|C33|Rose|Queen|-|
|520.37|C34|Staff|Night|Out|- Wellbeing|Grant|-|
|280.62|C35|Casual|Work|-|
|C40|~=—s|Ready to Leam Costs|2,344,05|2,344.05|
|C41|Expansion Grant Costs|828.00|828.00|
|175,912.96|Total Expenses|72,335.11|48,409.08|78,840.45|199,584.64|
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|£6,493.67|Surplus/(Deficit)|(£4,186.01)|_ £8,750.19|(£5,742.58)|(£1,178.40)|
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