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Accounts for the 12 months ended 31°‘ August 2025
Little Meadow Group
Information
Early Years, Out of School Club and Holiday Club are operated in order to organise and promote Little Meadow Group in accordance with the PATA constitution.
| Officers | Outgoing | Incoming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | D Port | D Port | |
| Vice Chair | |||
| Secretary | C Legge | C Legge | |
| Vice Secretary | |||
| Treasurer | A Watson | A Watson | |
| Trustees | D Port | D Port | |
| A Watson | A Watson | ||
| Advisors | |||
| Bankers | HSBC, | The Cross, Gloucester | |
| Auditor | MrsS | Hill | |
| 16 Bittern Ave, Abbeydale, Gloucester | |||
| GL4 4WA | |||
| Registered no | 1086999 | ||
| Registered Office | Elmore Lane East, Quedgeley, | ||
| Gloucester,GL24LX |
Charity Law requires the trustees of the Association to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of liabilities for each financial year. In addition the trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and to disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Association. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Little Meadow Group
Independent Examiners’ Report
To the Trustees of Little Meadow Group
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the 12 months ended 31° August 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 9. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the Charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of S.43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under S.43 (7) (b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
e To keep accounting records in accordance with S.41 of the Act; and
e To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs $ Hill 42.00 Dated Rb] 9 / 2 (
Little Meadow Group
The Trustees Report
The trustees present their annual report and accounts for 12 months ended 31st August 2025
Aims and Objectives of Early Years, Out of School Club and Holiday Club
To provide an innovative approach to Early Years development and the care of children requiring out of school and school holiday club cover.
To establish best practice through continuous assessment. Parental feedback and evaluation.
To strive to meet the needs of ALL children in our care.
To promote healthy eating
To promote a caring attitude and a sense of community.
To address green issues, encourage recycling and to care for the environment. To provide a fun and safe learning environment.
To ensure that all legal requirements for the running of the group are met.
To work in partnership with parents/carers/school. Staff will always be available to talk to parent/carers/school regarding their welfare and will keep them informed of their child’s activities and progression.
The above aims and objectives also echo the five leaning outcomes highlighted in the Government's Every Child Matters Strategy.
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Financial Activity and Affairs See attached report and accounts
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Signed by
D Port (chair) ~ | = ———
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Little Meadow Group
Receipts and Payments Account
For 12 months ended 31“ August 2025
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|12mths|12mths|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Receipts|Note|1|
|Voluntary|sources|78682|97167|
|Other|fee|income|90039|85161|
|Sundry|income|12432|11091|
|Fundraising|3008|2123|
|Interest|717|483|
|Total|Receipts|for the|Period|184878|196025|
|Payments|Note|2|
|Direct|Charitable|175949|177494|
|Total|Payments|of the|Period|175949|177494|
|Net|Receipts|8929|18531|
|Note|4|
|Cash|Funds|at|year|end|previously|114715|96184|
|Cash|Funds|at|31* August 2025|123644|114715|
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Little Meadow Group
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31% August 2025
| As at 31% August 2025August 20252025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12mths | 12mths | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Cash Funds | |||
| Bank Current Account | 83043 | 104925 | |
| Bank DepositAccount | 56494 | 25776 | |
| Bank Maintenance Account | 0 | ||
| Cash | 462 | 368 | |
| Other Assets | |||
| Debtors | fe) | 0 | |
| Total Assets | 139999 | 131069 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Fees Received in Advance | -11 | -491 | |
| Building Maintenance Reserve | 10000 | 10000 | |
| Contingency Reserves | 6366 | 6845 | |
| Total Liabilities | 16355 | 16354 | |
| Reserves | Note3 | 123644 | 114715 |
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf
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TRUSTEES
D Port SS =
Dated 23-3-20246
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Little Meadow Group
Notes to the Accounts
For 12 months ended 31° August 2025
Note 1 - Accounting Policy
The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis in accordance with the Statement of recommended Practice for Charities. As such, adjustment have been made for accruals, prepayments, debtors and creditors at the year end. A prior year has been shown to provide an accurate comparison between different years.
| Note 1 — Income | 12mths | 12mths |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Voluntary Sources | ||
| Nursery Education Grant | 78682 | 97167 |
| Fundraising | 3008 | 2123 |
| 81690 | 99290 | |
| Other Fee income | 90039 | 85161 |
| Sundry income | 12432 | 11091 |
| Interest | 717 | 483 |
| TotalIncomefor12months | 184878 | 196025 |
Little Meadow Group
Notes to the Accounts
For 12 months ended 31% August 2025
| Note 2— Expenditure | 12mths | 12mths |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable | ||
| Wages - Payroll | 116151 | 123501 |
| Wages - HMRC | 15982 | 15568 |
| Wages- Pension | 5172 | 5511 |
| Premises Maintenance | 13230 | 6675 |
| Utilities | 10131 | 10196 |
| Consumables | 1018 | 1892 |
| Equipment | 1287 | 2180 |
| Snack | 659 | 653 |
| Professional Fees/Subs | 1707 | 2541 |
| Insurance | 3544 | 3417 |
| Staff Training | 688 | 1032 |
| Printer & IT | 801 | 483 |
| Fundraising | 3 | 9 |
| Uniform | 693 | 742 |
| Bank Charges | 89 | 70 |
| Other Expenditure | 4794 | 3024 |
| 175949 | 177494 | |
| TotalExpenditurefor12months | 175949 | 177494 |
Little Meadow Group
Notes to the Accounts
For 12 months ended 31% August 2025
Note 3 — Reserves
The reserves have been maintained, the rational for this is —
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e Necessity to finance at least 1 half term’s salaries and other expenditure, as the County Council do not guarantee payment times.
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e To follow PATA guidance that all playgroups have sufficient funds to cover potential redundancy costs.
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e Legal obligation to suspend, yet continue to pay staff in the unfortunate event that allegations are made against an employee.
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e Sufficient funds to potentially cover any 1:1 staffing that might arise due to the increase in SEND children.
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e The ability to pay the increase in National Living Wage
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e Sufficient funds to cover any building and maintenance repairs or costs that may be required.