Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From September 2024 Period start date To August 2025 Period end date Charity name: St Peter & St Paul Pre School
Charity registration number: 1089218
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide a safe learning space for pre- school aged children. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the ~~accounts~~ |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Early Years Teaching Learning through Play |
| ~~accounts~~ Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of the guidance and take this into account when making decisions relevant to the guidance. |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | |
| volunteers |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Excellent Fundraising Efforts from the committee and outstanding support received from parents even during the current climate has enabled us to exceed expectations in raising money through fundraising activities, which in turn provides resources to support play and learning for pre school children. Continuation of the new lunch club and full day care (school hours) has enabled us to generate additional income to support cost and wage increases for this academic year. Keeping costs down with cost and wage increases to enable us to continue operating. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Income £151,762.83 Total Expenses £148,988.43 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Pre-School has a redundancy account, to only be used for this purpose if required in the future. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £36,170.47 as of 30/04/2026 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | We receive government funding per eligible child which pays for overheads and bills, basic resources and wages. Fundraising efforts provide additional resources for the children. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Increased overheads and mandated wage increases versus early years funding rates. Generating additional income to support future wages increases with limitations on capacity, hours and staffing. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution - Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by parents |
| ~~trustees~~ |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Appointed via parents DBS and Ofsted Approval Completed Confidentiality Agreement Signed Local authority charity training available Guidance packs provided to new starts |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Committee Led Pre School Key Roles: Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer Plus Trustees Appointed by parents at annual AGM |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | St Peter & St Paul Pre School |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1089218 |
| Charity’s principal address | Upper Church Street Syston Leicestershire LE7 1HR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Sarah Hall | Chairperson | Committee | |
| Sarah Tyson | Treasurer | Committee | ||
| Fiona Ward | Secretary | Committee | ||
| Kerry Gamble | Trustee | Committee | ||
| Debbie Reeve | Trustee | Committee | ||
| Lauren Taylor | Trustee | Committee | ||
| Claire Neal | Trustee | Committee | ||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional ~~information)~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Sarah Hall ~~ee~~ Position (eg Chairperson Secretary, Chair, etc) ~~es ee~~ Date 30/04/2026 ~~|~~
Management Report
St Peter & St Paul Preschool For the period ended 31 August 2025
Prepared on 11 September 2025
For management use only
Table of Contents
Statement of Activity........................................................................................................................................3 Statement of Financial Position.......................................................................................................................4 Statement of Cash Flows ................................................................................................................................5
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Statement of Activity
September 2024 - August 2025
| Statement of Activity September 2024 - August 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| INCOME | |
| Fg Grant funding | 136,907.13 |
| Fp Paid Fees | 6,214.82 |
| Lunch fees | 3,395.00 |
| Ph Photgraph commission | 215.00 |
| Un Uniform Sales | 865.00 |
| Total Income | 147,596.95 |
| COST OF SALES | |
| Cc Playgroup consumables / Resources | 1,724.06 |
| Ch Children - Hygeine | 1,046.74 |
| Cr Children - Refreshments | 414.45 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 3,185.25 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 144,411.70 |
| EXPENSES | |
| Aa Accountancy & bookkeeping | 1,109.43 |
| As Advertising / Signage | 80.00 |
| Bank charges | 79.06 |
| Ca Children's activities / outings | 78.10 |
| Charity donations | 349.00 |
| Eq Equipment | 455.47 |
| In Insurance & Membership | 3,680.62 |
| Oa AGM / Committee costs | 272.24 |
| Oi Registration fees / membership | 371.12 |
| Or Rent & Rates | 292.11 |
| Os Stationery, Postage & Printing | 364.13 |
| Ox Photocopier costs | 404.09 |
| Rr Running costs / Utilties | 6,637.79 |
| Sp Pension - auto enrolment payments | 4,732.04 |
| Ss Wages & PAYE | 125,317.27 |
| St Staff Training | 564.41 |
| Ux Uniformpurchases | 914.30 |
| Total Expenses | 145,701.18 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | -1,289.48 |
| OTHER INCOME | |
| Bi Bank interest | 1,544.16 |
| Fr Fundraising-general | 2,621.72 |
| Total Other Income | 4,165.88 |
| OTHER EXPENSES | |
| Fc FundraisingCosts | 102.00 |
| Total Other Expenses | 102.00 |
| NET OTHER INCOME | 4,063.88 |
| NET INCOME | £2,774.40 |
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Statement of Financial Position
As of August 31, 2025
| Statement of Financial Position As of August 31, 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Total Fixed Asset | |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| Community | 419.18 |
| Deposit | 60,452.24 |
| Fundraising account | 3,309.69 |
| Petty Cash Account | 8.00 |
| Redundancy | 34,243.48 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 98,432.59 |
| DEBTORS | |
| Debtors | -1,565.50 |
| Total Debtors | -1,565.50 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 96,867.09 |
| CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |
| Trade Creditors | |
| Creditors | 18.32 |
| Total Trade Creditors | 18.32 |
| Total Creditors: amounts fallingdue within oneyear | 18.32 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 96,848.77 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 96,848.77 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £96,848.77 |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 47,980.65 |
| Retained Earnings | 46,093.72 |
| Profit for theyear | 2,774.40 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | £96,848.77 |
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Statement of Cash Flows
September 2024 - August 2025
| Statement of Cash Flows September 2024 - August 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Total | |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |
| Net Income | 2,774.40 |
| Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by operations: | |
| Debtors | 6,692.50 |
| Total Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cashprovided byoperations: | 6,692.50 |
| Net cashprovided byoperatingactivities | 9,466.90 |
| NET CASH INCREASE FOR PERIOD | 9,466.90 |
| Cash at beginningofperiod | 88,965.69 |
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | £98,432.59 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of St Peter & St Paul Preschool
On accounts for the year August 2025 Charity no ended (if any)
Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ~~Pe~~
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report 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.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:[Anne Meadows] Date: 10 October 2025
Name: Elizabeth Anne Meadows ~~Pe~~
Relevant professional Bookkeeping City and Guilds Level 1 and 2 qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address: 97 Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derby. DE74 2JG
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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October 2018
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October 2018
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