2025-07-31-accounts - Puddleducks Pre-School (Worksop)

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 1 August 2024 31 July 2025

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any)

Puddleducks Pre-School

1090438

Charity's principal address c/o Bassetlaw Family Hub

Raymoth Lane Worksop Postcode S81 7LU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Rachel Taylor	Chairperson	From 29/11/24
Aimee Bowler	Secretary	From 25/04/25
Susan Richardson	Nominated Person	From
Amanda Marrison	Committee Member	From 29/11/24
Jessica Marrison	Committee Member	From 29/11/24
Sophie Gee	Committee Member	From 29/11/24
Charlotte Bramford	Committee Member	From 05/09/25

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance, and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted

Constitution

Trust

(e.g. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Elected by Committee

(e.g. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

Puddleducks is registered with Ofsted and was last inspected in May 2022 and was rated as Good.

All committee members follow a strict induction process including a DBS check as required by Ofsted.

The setting has exceptionally good links with the local authority and meets with the Early Years Specialist Teacher once a term.

Polices and Procedures are reviewed annually to ensure they reflect any changes in legislation.

relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The main objective is to offer a safe and nurturing pre-school for children where their learning and development is supported and enhanced through play.

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Puddleducks offers funded sessions for eligible 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds along with fee paying sessions to families not eligible for Early Years funding. Families can also access the 30 hours entitlement where eligible. The setting is flexible with sessions and works with families to try and meet their needs. The setting follows the Early Years Statutory Framework ensuring good quality learning and play are offered to all children.

Summary of the main Staff offer a warm welcome to the setting and are good role models for activities undertaken for the the children. Staff work well together, have respect for each other, and public benefit in relation to take on board each other’s views and ideas. these objects (include within this section the statutory Puddleducks try to keep childcare fees affordable for families accessing declaration that trustees have the pre-school until their child becomes eligible for Early Years funding. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity The setting is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children and has Commission on public disabled access to the main room and outside play area. benefit)

We acknowledge and recognise that children and their families come from diverse backgrounds.

Provide support to children with Special Education Needs where government funding has failed to completely meet the child’s needs whilst attending Puddleducks.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grant making;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main The setting continues to provide a safe and happy play-based learning achievements of the charity environment to enhance the development and education of children aged during the year 2-4 years old. Staff are experienced and skilful are given the opportunity to access both online and face to face training on a regular basis. The setting has a training budget to support staff with their learning and skills by offering a training plan which is overseen by the Pre-school Manager. Staff continue to attend meetings and trainings held by the local authorities. Puddleducks has a wide range of resources and equipment for all children to enjoy. The setting is currently working to enhance the outside area making it accessible in all weather. During the academic year we hold various fundraising events and invite parents/carers into the setting on special occasions. We hold a leavers picnic at the end of the summer term for our school leavers and their families. All school leavers receive a leaving present and children returning to the setting are given a goodie bag to enjoy over the summer holidays. We hold an Open Day for our new starters in the summer holidays. This gives our new families the opportunity to meet the staff team, explore the setting and see what activities we offer to children. All new starters receive a book bag containing welcome gifts. Parents receive a little care goodie bag on their child’s first day. The setting works with local colleges offering placements for students who are working towards a childcare qualification. Puddleducks is based in a Family Hub in the Gateford and works closely with the Healthy Families team. This means we are able to signpost any families who may need a little bit of extra support with children’s behaviour, potty training etc.

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Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the

charity’s policy on reserves

The setting holds reserves at a level to cover any unforeseen circumstance that may arise. These reserves are topped up yearly to reflect rising costs.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

The settings main source of income is:

  - Early Years funding from the local authority

  - Fees from non-funded sessions

  - Fundraising

The setting uses NMJN Accountants Limited which is based in Worksop for its monthly payroll and the yearly audit of the yearly accounts.
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Puddleducks continues to be a thriving pre-school with high numbers of children attending and a waiting list for places.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) S Richardson

Full name(s) Sue Richardson Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, Pre-school Admin etc) Committee Member

Date 30/05/26

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Year Ended July 2025

Puddleducks Pre-school July 2025

Profit & Loss Account

Puddleducks Pre-school July 2025 Profit & Loss Account
Year Ended July 2025				2025
	Cash		Bank	Total
Income		0.00	135,231.57	135,231.57
Fund Raising		514.66	276.88	791.54
Trips		470.00	200.00	670.00
Donations			735.00	735.00
Interest Received		0.00	0.00	0.00
Other		107.66	651.00	758.66
Savings interest		0.00	0.00	1,092.84
Gross Profit		1,092.32	137,094.45	139,279.61
Expenses	Cash		Bank	Total
Salaries			98,118.25	98,118.25
Pensions			3,870.40	3,870.40
Accs			1,020.00	1,020.00
Professional Fees				-
Supply			822.50	822.50
Training			528.60	528.60
Premise			9,297.63	9,297.63
Snack		42.18	657.19	699.37
Planning		86.18	146.24	232.42
Consumables		33.05	2,950.16	2,983.21
Equipment		196.93	7,620.07	7,817.00
Office expenses		300.00	319.05	619.05
Phones		84.35	974.71	1,059.06
Publications			167.00	167.00
Hygiene		130.00	1,019.97	1,149.97
Other		140.38	2,164.88	2,305.26
Donations			993.79	993.79
Fund Raising		52.47	229.39	281.86
Staff Sundries		21.90	1,215.42	1,237.32
Staff Uniforms			1,245.81	1,245.81
Child's Uniform			764.00	764.00
Promotional Materials			716.20	716.20
Bank Fees			55.00	55.00
EYPP/ Sen		11.99	2,490.39	2,502.38
Family			835.20	835.20
Trips		200.00	150.00	350.00
		1,299.43	138,371.85	139,671.28
		-207.11	-1,277.40
Net Profit/loss				-391.67

Movements on the bank accounts	Opening Bal	Closing Bal	Movement
HSBC Puddleducks Pre-School Account	31,514.88	30,237.48	(1,277.40)
Account 31475207- Fundraising Account	3,172.61	3,230.49	57.88
Account 21440047- Reserve Account	53,104.41	54,073.16	968.75
Account 31505912- SEN Account	3,630.21	3,696.42	66.21
Petty Cash	331.02	123.91	(207.11)
Matches net gain on accounts			(391.67)

Year Ended July 2025

Puddleducks Pre-school July 2025

Profit & Loss Account

Puddleducks Pre-school July 2025 Profit & Loss Account
Year Ended July 2025				2025
	Cash		Bank	Total
Income		0.00	135,231.57	135,231.57
Fund Raising		514.66	276.88	791.54
Trips		470.00	200.00	670.00
Donations			735.00	735.00
Interest Received		0.00	0.00	0.00
Other		107.66	651.00	758.66
Savings interest		0.00	0.00	1,092.84
Gross Profit		1,092.32	137,094.45	139,279.61
Expenses	Cash		Bank	Total
Salaries			98,118.25	98,118.25
Pensions			3,870.40	3,870.40
Accs			1,020.00	1,020.00
Professional Fees				-
Supply			822.50	822.50
Training			528.60	528.60
Premise			9,297.63	9,297.63
Snack		42.18	657.19	699.37
Planning		86.18	146.24	232.42
Consumables		33.05	2,950.16	2,983.21
Equipment		196.93	7,620.07	7,817.00
Office expenses		300.00	319.05	619.05
Phones		84.35	974.71	1,059.06
Publications			167.00	167.00
Hygiene		130.00	1,019.97	1,149.97
Other		140.38	2,164.88	2,305.26
Donations			993.79	993.79
Fund Raising		52.47	229.39	281.86
Staff Sundries		21.90	1,215.42	1,237.32
Staff Uniforms			1,245.81	1,245.81
Child's Uniform			764.00	764.00
Promotional Materials			716.20	716.20
Bank Fees			55.00	55.00
EYPP/ Sen		11.99	2,490.39	2,502.38
Family			835.20	835.20
Trips		200.00	150.00	350.00
		1,299.43	138,371.85	139,671.28
		-207.11	-1,277.40
Net Profit/loss				-391.67

Movements on the bank accounts	Opening Bal	Closing Bal	Movement
HSBC Puddleducks Pre-School Account	31,514.88	30,237.48	(1,277.40)
Account 31475207- Fundraising Account	3,172.61	3,230.49	57.88
Account 21440047- Reserve Account	53,104.41	54,073.16	968.75
Account 31505912- SEN Account	3,630.21	3,696.42	66.21
Petty Cash	331.02	123.91	(207.11)
Matches net gain on accounts			(391.67)