Yr Scbo st Andrew's (Burgess Hiw Pre-school (A charttable company limited by guarantee) Report and Financial Statements Year ended.. 31 August 2024 Charity no.. 1104242 Company no.. 05093330
St Andrew's IBurgess Hilu Pre-kh(K)l - Annual Report and Finanaal Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Contents Legal arKI Administrative Information Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activit$ Balance Sheet Stalemenl of Cash Flow io Notes forming part of the firAncial statements li
st Andrew's (Burgess HILD Pre-school- Annual Rewt arKI Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Legal and administrative infomiatlon Company number. 05093330 IEnglaTrJ and Wales) Charlty number. 04242 Truste•s: Dr J Davies H Butler G Dunn S Croyden Chalr: Dr J Davies Reglstered Offlce: 2a Cants Lane Burgess Hill West Sussex RHI5 OLG Independent Examlner. Richard Dunkley FCCA CTA RD Accounting Limited Chartered Certified Accountants c Two Locks Hurst Business Park BrErley Hill DY5 IUU Bank•rs: CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill Wesl Malting Kenl MEig 4JQ Pr•.Schooi Manag•r. Sarah John (resigned November 2024) Pre-school Oeputy Manager. Hannah Deamer Flnance Manager. Charlotte Kempson
St Andrew's IBurgess Hilu Pre-SchTr)l - Annual Rep(xt and Financkal Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended y August 2024 The tnjstees who are also direct$ of the charity for the purposes of the CompanEs Act 2006. present their report wrth the financial stalements of the charity for tl year ended 31 August 2024. The truStS have adopted the provisions of The Statement of Recommended Pracb'ce ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the FinanckAI Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective i October 20191. structuro The charity is bound by its Memorandum and Articles of Assttiation and constitutes a limited company. limited by guaranlee. as defined by the C¢Jnpanies Act 2006. The organisation is a charitable company Lj'mited by guarantee incorForated on 05 April 2004. The company was estabshed under a Memorandum of Association which defines the companys objects and is governed under its Articles of Assc(ialion. In the event of the company being wound up the member5 are required lo contribute an amount not exceeding £L The Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by the Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew. Burgess Hill under article 4.2.1. Other Trustees. including the Treasurer and Secretary. are sought primarily from the Family Members Ithe parent body) tyjt should insufflent suitable volunteers offer to serve. the Trustees have the power to co-opl urKler article 424 and in such Circumstances could turn to the PrsChOoL Learning Alliance for assistance. The Trustees are responsible for the overall managernent and control of the Pre-school and meet at least termly. The work of implemenling most of Iheir policies is carTied out by the executive officers. who m&t regularly. ResponSi.[1tY for the day-to-day running of Ihe Pre-school is delegated to the Manager. who is supported by a Deputy. The Finance Manager has ensured the smooth running of the financial areas needed to enable the Pre-school to run smoothly and maintain its excellent Staff / children ratK>& New Trustees are SUPFX)rted by existiThJ Trusts offered training if required Management remuwation is t by the Board of Twstees. using market rates as the basis for remuneration levels. ObJKtlves and alms The objectives of the Pre-school l-the Objects") are to enhance Ihe development and education of children in Burgess Hill. primarily under statutory sch(x)i age by eouragIng parents lo understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by.. - Offering appropriate play. education and care faciliiies arKI training courses. together with the right of parents to lake responsitm.lity for and lo become involved in the activities of such groups. ensuring that such groups offer opp(xtunth'es for all children whatever their race. culture. religion. means or ability. Encouraging the study ofthe needs of such children and their famibes arKJ promots'ng pubkn'c interest in and rec¢)3nition of such needs In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trust5 have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and aim to proVe a safe and caring learning environment. fr from preJude and discrimination. for children aged 2 to 5 years.
St Andrew's (Burgess Hilu Pre-Schcd- Annual Report arKI Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended y August 2024 Iconts'nued_l r key objectives for the year were". To continue to build on our last outstandirKJ OFSTED report To continue to improve our provision for all our children To offer places to as many children as possible To carry out all the requirements of Earty Years Foundation Scheme IEYFSI To continue to develop our pastoral care. which invoLves. wherever necessary. assisting parents and the Social Sees To continue to encourage parents and carers to undwstand and provide for the needs of their children and to become involved in the Pre-school's activities To continue and Improve upon our provisK)n for children with special educational needs and disabilities and for chIldn who have English as a second Language To ensure that every child is accessing opFK)rtunitEs at their individual Level To continue to encourage a sense of community among the parents To ensure that staff have access to continuing professional development training Ethos, Stratègies and Policies Children and their families are welcomcyl from all backgrounds. We are an equal OPFY)rtunty organisation committed to a working ewronment that is free from any form of discrimination on the grourKls of coLour. race. ethnicity. rets'gion. sex, sexual orientation. or disablty. We will make reawnable adjustments to m*t the nee(ts of staff or children who are or who become. disabled. Our Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children arKI has policies covering all aspects of Pre-school life. These p0cleS are under continual ieview. Revlew of Achievements and Perfonnance St Andrew's Pre-Schcx)L has now been serving the children and the community in the Eastern part of Burgess Hill and beyond for over fifty year& r 160 children have attended the Pre-Sch(x)I this year. The Pre-school was inspected by OFSTED in Febwary 2022 at the Fairfld site and Cants Lane was inspected in July 2024 when the setbng was judged outstanding in all area& The Pre-school continually carries out self-evaluation procedures to ensure quality and consistency of provisK)n for children's learning and development within the Early Learning Goals. Constant monitoring means that no child gets left behind. The staff and the TrUStS continue to work hard to ensure the children are happy and in a safe and stimulating leamiw environment. whilst taking into conshJeratK)n the individual needs of each chiLd. Each child has a Key Person responsible for their pastoral care and for their deveicpment within the Pre-khooL However. conb'nual monitoring. planning. a1 recording and requests for input from parents. reflect the individual child's ch0e a1 interesL and in this way, ali the team are able to support each child and each Key Person. Regular contact is maintained with the parents through informal meetings and forn1 con5Uttations and Vka our news emails and newsletters. The main FX)int of contact continues to be each child's Key Person as well as the Pre-kh(M)i manager. The setting is well led and managed by our Weil-qUabfd Manager and her senior team. Parental feedbk is monitored.
St Andrew s IBurgess Hilu pre-hcd - Arnual RepcKt and Financial staterrnts Year ended 31 August 2024 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended > August 2024 IcontinuedJ Staff are well sup&ed by a strong team of Trustees and parent& ALL the staff continue to undergo training to ensure up to date qualification& Alt staff have completed the Safeguarding Level 2 OT Level 3 las appropriatel. and au have recVed in house training on the use of Tapestry and paediatric first aid. The process of ongoing self-evaluation and staff appraisals ensures best practs'ce arKJ a puryjoseful role within each sesgon for each member of staff. Stsff provKle an eng&Jing aThJ inviting environment for children. Equipment is constantly monitored and renewed to ensure it meets the current needs of all the children. The Pre-school continues to SUPFXJrt the Vernment Healthy Eab'ng campaign and have continwl to provide healthy snacks this year. To help children reach their full potential. staff have continued to work with other professionals to provide extra supp(Mt foi those children and thr families who require IL Multi agency working has featured heavily once more. Agencies have includ1 the targeted setting support team. the child development team. the educational psychoicgist. the specialist speech arKI language leam. outreach persors from the local Family Centre. health visitor& Portage. the West Sussex inclusion team. the sensory suppjrt team. the physiotherapist. armj Social Sees The children C¢)ntinue to experience h&Jh qualty learning and have had a great deal of fun over the year. Our Yransition to SchcoL programme continues to operate with staff visiting schcds in the area and teachers visling the Pre-school to ease the children's transition into school and full- time education. Pre-school is attracting visitors from all over the town, and beyond. as evidenced by the many different schools our children Tve t)nto. The Pre-SchooL is also a ffember of the PrevSchcMA Learning Alliance and The National Day Nursery A$50¢iation. Flnanclal R•vlow The total income recVed this financial year amounted to £669,447 compared to E543.852 in 2023 which represents a increase of 23.1%. The main reason for the IncaSe is the increased number of children/increased funding per child from the cnciL Funding from West Sussex County Council increased by 304% and parental fees decreased by 9.rA (*erall expenditure this year has amounted to £627.670 compared to £560.863 in 2023, This represents an increase in costs of %. This is LargeLy due to irKreased salary costs as a direct result of the rise in National Minimum Wage rate The overall result for the year is a surplus of £4L777 (2023.. derll £17.01. The Trustees have examined the charty's requirernents for reserves in the knght of the main risks to the organisation. The ¢'mate in which the Prfrschool operates remains very uncertain arKI competition from other providers in the area remains strorvJ. The Pre-school is heavily de[dent on GoverntrEnt Nursery Grants and to a lesser extent. fees from parent& Reserves have been Set asKle to underpn running costs in the event of fluctuaknon or delays in the receipt of this income or any shortfalls arising from there being insuffent numbers of children to fili all available places. These are in the region now of four months estimated running costs in such circumstsnces.
St Andrew's (Burgess Hiw Pr&Schooi- Amual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Trustees. Annual Report for the ygar ended > August 2024 IcontirnecL) The Trustees are responsble for monitoring the rtsks faced by the Pre-SchooL Risks are identified. assessed and controls established througlK)Ut the year. They are managed under the headings of. Financial Sustainabiknty pre-hl Safety Community Access to the site Child Welfare Employment Pre-school trips and events There are currently 32 Wicies in ptace arKI the Trustees are satisfied that the major risks have been entified and adequately mitigated where necessary. It is rect)Jnised that systems can ly provKle reasonable. but not absclute. assurance that major risks have been adequately Company law requi5 the trusiees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. whh give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charttabLe ccrfnpany arKI of the incoming resources and application of resources, including Lhe income armd expenditure. of the charitsbie company for that period. In preparing these financial ststements. the tteeS are required to.. select Suttable accounting arKI then apply them consistently.. observe the methcés and principles in the charits SORP 20 (FRS 102) make jUdgnts aid estinteS that are ieasonabie arKI pnjdent state whether appLubie UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed ar)d explained in the financHI statements.. Fxepare the financral statements the concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the chartL)ble company conts.nue in operatio The tnjstees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable Kcuracy at any time. the financial position of the charitable company arKJ enable them to ensure that the financkal statements comply with the Cornpanies Act 2006. They a also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasorkible Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irreguLari This reF has been prepared in accordancewith the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by Board of Trustees on lé.i. and sh3ned on their behalf by. Lk Janet Davies - Chair and Trust
st Andrew's (Burgess Hilll Pre-school- Amual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Independent Examinerfs Rewt I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2024 Responslblllties and basls of tho r•port As the charity trust*s of the company (aTrJ also its directors for the purposes of company Lawl. you are resF)onsible for the preparation of the aCcnts in accordance wih the requirements of the Companies Act 20061.the 2006 Act"). Having satisfred myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinakn"on. I report in respect of my examination of your company accounts as carried out under sects'on u5 of the Charities Act 2011 I"The 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by Ihe Charrf(ies Commission under sects'on u515Xbl on the 2011 Act. Indep•rKlent •xamln0r'$ statement Since tho Company s gross income exceeded £250.000, your examiner must be a member of a recognised body b'sted in section u5 of the 2011 ACL I confirm that l am qualified to uryjertake the examination because l am a member of The AssocHiion of Chartered Cerits'fed Accountants. which is one of the listed bcKlies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in Connect with the examination giving me cause to belteve Ihat in any material respect.. i) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the cc¥npany as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or 21 The accounts do rt accord with ihose records.. or 3) The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter COndered as part of an independent examination.. or 41 The accounts have not teen prepared in accordance with the mettrNJJs and principles of the Statement of Recommended PrtiCe for accounting and reF)Orting by charities applicable to charit$ preparing thar accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting StaThJard applicable in the UK and ReFxJbiic of Ireland IFRS1021. I have no concems arKI have come across no other matters in connecth)n with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rewt in order to enale a proper understsndirvj of the account5 lo be reached. Richard Dunkley FCCA CTA RD Accounling Limrted Chartered Certifth Accountants 12c Two Lccks Hurst Business Park BrErley Hili DY5 IUU Date.. i.1.L5
St Andrew's IBurgess Hilu Pre-khooi- Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 ststement of Financial Activities (Inciudlng Income and Expendlture Account) for the year ended > August 2024 3256 4.345 8.374 1970 s29.3 3J52 656.070 543 852 2179 607.9n .520 J667 26245 627ffi70 560 863 (v.o 172.598 197&4
st Andrew's IBurgess Hilu Pre-SchThA- Annual Report aThJ Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024 Company registration number: 05093330 N.c¢ EcpJw)mcnt. Cash ai b3nk and in 28L->' 239 7£8 285 933 243A91 LTedoys amoLffrstaLÉng tJL+ ',hm ?ré 88 569 s70. 197 36 155 587 197 364 155587 FL.ds t¥rscé !ory4ard 155 5B7 For the year ering 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Members have not reqred the company to obtain an audit for the year ended J August 2024 in acc(xdance with sÈction 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsi1 for complying with the requiremertts of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts are prepared in aCCordare with the provisions apptscabLe to companEs subject to the small companies. regime. The financial statements were 3pproved by the Board of Trustees on signed on its behalf by. 16 1. 2r and were Dr Janet Davies - Clk3ir and Trust
St Andrew's IBurgess HILL) Pre-schwl - Annual Rep(xt arnl Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31# August 2024 41765 345 15 345 15 345 2>3.748 239 748 J87100 239 748 (3697) 10
st Andrew's (Burgess HILD Pr&Schooi- Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Notes fomiing part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES (a) Basis of proparation The financial statements of the charitable company liOrporated in England arKI WaLesl. which is a F)ubltc benefft ents.ty under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Chaiities.. Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReF)Orting StsrKlard appiicatAe in the UK and RepUbC of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective i January 2015),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporb'ng Standard applicable in the UK a1 ReFXJbL of Iretand. and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements are prepared on a gang concem basis under the historical cost convention. modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterng. which is the fvnctional currerw of the charity and rourKled to the nearest £L The significant accounting [K)IleS appLJ'ed in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. The* p0cleS have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. (b) Fund acCnting General funds are unrestricted funds which are availatie for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectrves of the ch3rity and which have not been deSnated for other purposes. Restricted funds can only be used for specific purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specifEd by the don or when fun(ts are raised for a particular restricted purpose. (c) Incoming res(xwces All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activit ISOFAJ when the charity is legally entitled to the incne after any [rfOrManCe conditions have been meL the amount can be measured reliably. and it is probable that the income will be received. For donations to be recognised tP charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. Income from government and other grants are recognised at fr value., when the charrty has entitlement after any performance conditnS have been met. it is probable that the income will be received. and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met. then these amounts are deferred. Fundraising income is shown gros5, With ass(Kiated costs included within Raising FulS Expendiiure. Id) Resources expended Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that exndIture. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and ihe amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. ExperKliture is accounted for on an accrual's basis including irrecoverablè VAT and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost retated to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to specific headings. they F&3ve been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resource& Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis.. a) Charitable Activities comprise all expenditure directly relating to objects of the charity. b) Raising funds comprise the costs incurred in pubbcity and fundraising events. cl Other Resources Expended comprises other costs including govemance costs as%>ciated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
st ArKlrew's (Burgess Hili) Prh(x)l- Annual Report aThJ Finala1 Statements Year erKled 31 August 2024 Notes fomilng part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 Icontinued.) (e) Pension costs The charitable company operates a defined contribution scheme for the LE%nefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised as an expense in the period to which they relate. Tangible fixed assets costing more than £2.500 are capitaiised and included at cost ILudIng any incidental expenses of acquisitK)n. tkpreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to wrrte off the cost on a straight-tine basis over their expected useful eccmmic lives as follow& Fixtures and ffttirKJS over s years (g) GOINJ Concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exisL The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure frx months from authorising t1 financial statements and have reasonable expectation that there are adequate resources to continue in operational exisience for the foreseeable future. {h) Tax The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charrties Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph i Schedule 6 Finan Act 2010 and therefore it meets the defintbon of a charitable company for UK cCpOratIon tax purposes. Debtors a1 creditors with no stated interesi rate arKI receivable or payable wiihin one year are recorded at transacb.on price. Any losses arisiThJ from impairment are recognised in expenditure. INCOME 3045 4.(X)S 4345 12
st Andrew's (Burgess Hilu Pre-khooi- Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 Icontinued_l 2.755 L670 Pwcnts Fc£s 83 $19 930 827 58 EXPENDITURE 347 676 783 13
st Andrew's18urgess Hili) P-schCjI - Annual Report arKI Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Notes fomiing part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 Icontinuedj 434184 3J83 12157 J7 23028 1423 6.569 .3ty 7.773 19 585 4LT23 38 793 46 4570 2.028 2.093 2.672 727 774 1874 2557 2.704 4193 4.635 1634 1607 14
st ArKlrew's (Burgess Hilu Pre-school- Annual ReFM)rt and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Notes fomilng pwt of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 IcontinvedJ DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES None of t1 directors lor any person COnted to tlwn) rec&ved any remuneration or expenses during the year. 12023 Niu 434 184 IS319 65fyJ 7.7fJ 393 J350 1743 3775 210.6 183J25 52647 152n W47 15
st Andrew's (Burgess HilD Pre-school - Annual ReFQrt and Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended y August 2024 IcontinuedJ 1272 89554 io RELATED PARTIES For the year ending 31 August 2024 there were no related party transactions. 12023.. NIL) 16