ALTON COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL FINANCIAL sfATEMEMrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Company registered number 05097495 Charity Number 1106438
ALTON COMMUNrrY PLAYSCHC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Reference & Administrative Infom)ation Trustee< Report Independent Examinerfs Report 5tstement of Financlal Activibes Balan Sheet Notes to the FirnCIal Statements 9-
ALTON COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Incorporated in England and Wales on 7 April 2004 Number Charity Company 1106438 05097495 Directors and Trustees C Motoca M Henderson Reilly A Pozzi R Giovanetti N Kashtelyan A Slmpey H-M Bond Registered Offi Fontley Way London SWIS 4LY Bankers Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WCIB SHA Independent Examiner R Dean FCA 123 Aveling Close Purley Surrey CR8 4DY
Alton Community Pl¥yschool. Company N¢x 05149& Charty Number. 1106438 LTON COMMLThrrY PLAYSCHOOL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year eud¢d 31 March 2025 The Management Committee presents its report and financial statements forthe year ended 3 1 March 21Y25. AIton Community Playschool was establisbed in 1985. Alton fidIOnS as an independent enttty. Legal Stsths Alton Community Playschool is an educational ¢harity, and a company limited by guardntee, incorporated on 7 April 2004. The Company was established under a Memorandum of A5so¢iatiOLL which <stablished the objects aDd poweTS of the charitable company and is governed by Ats Article5 of AssOCi3tion. If the is close(L nietnbets aTe required to contribute 8n arnount not exceeding £1. Recroitinent and Appointment of DArector5 The Management Comrnittee tre also charity tntstees for the purposes of Charity knw. People interested in becoming members are nominated and Sended at the Arjnual General Me¥llns after which a membershlp baltot is presented. Most new Directors familiar with the Work of the charity. However. new trustees are encour4ed lo attend an induction session to f2rnilTarize thetnselves with the role of the Management Committee. The Chair of the MaDagemeDt Committee and the Norninated Person jointIy lead these. The sessions coverthe obligations of Management Committec members. the content of the Memoranthun and Articles of Asy)¢iation and the Strat¢gi¢ Plan of th¢ Associatio Management Committee membets tran receive trainin8 on employment and safeguarding issues such &s Disciplinary and grievaD¢e Pro¢edure4 Managing Absenc4 [e[shiP trinin& and financial managemenL New Trnstees and Management Commlttee members bave been added to the Compauies House: thry are as follows: C. Motoo M. Henderson Reilly, A. PO IL Giovanetti. N. Kashtelyan, A. Simpey and H.-M. Bon¢L Risk Policy Internal risks are mmimittd by implementing procedures for authorizing a]1 transactions and projects and ensuring consistent delivery for all operational aspe¢ts of the charitable company. These procedures are periodilY reviewed to ensure that they still mttt thc charity's need orDiZatiOnal Stnicture Alton Comrnunity Playschool h&8 a Management Conunittee in plac4 and day-to4ay resw)nsibilty for Providing serrfices rests with the Norninated Person. Th¢ managers are re5pon5ible for eDSUTing that the charity delivers the seryices spe¢ifi¢d and that key perfonDan¢e indicators a met They are also respons11¢ for the supervisioD and IiDe management of the respertive Ghildcare teams in the ¢lassTOOrnS. Olle director is the named person with Ofste4L
Alton Cornty Playxhoot.Compary 0509749& Charity Number 1106438 ALTON COMMUN[ PLAYSCHOOL TRu&fEES REPORT (tontilllled) for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025 Re12ttd Parties Insofar as it is complementary to the charity's Objec it is guided by local aDd national policy. At a Dational lev¢L the charity is steered by the Earty Years Foundation stsgc, ¢uniuJlum and the Curiosity Appn)ach Pedagogy. Objeetives of the Association The pIimary alms of the association, as defmcd in its Memordndum and Articles of Association, 8re kn provide the necessary facilities for the daily care. recreation and education of children up to and including the age of five years .primaTily from alld in the LL)ndon Borough of Wandswort to advance the education and training for persons in the pmvisions of such ¢¥Te, education and reGreation faGilttie&" Fingneial Controls ACP operates fiJ]l internaI fiDan¢ial contro15 following the guideltnes outlined by the arIty Commissioners in Marth 1996 in their publication -tnternaJ Financial Controls for Charities- (Publication CC8) Investment Powers and Restrictions ACP has no sp181 investment poweT4 alld no restrictions apply except those nIlled within the Te Investment Act 1961. Activibes 2nd Achievements Alton Community Playschool believes that its overall objxtives w¢re a¢biev¢d dwing the year. Due to the ODgoing financial crisis, fimdraising remains difficult Yet we have developed a page on JustGiviD& fon by the committee of directors and trustees. In this way, we aim to rdise additionaI funds to achieve the appropriate level of funding to reduce the deficiL Much of the deficit that we bold is due to an ineased number of cbildren with Spccial Educationa] Needs and Disabilities wbo need aD enhanced ratio. Th¢refor4 the number of staff we employ rema3ns bigher. as the safety and well- being of th¢ children are paramount in our setting. As an immediate measure to firther reduce the deficiL the Nominated Person has received appropriate training to support and appty for additionat funding for children with special needs, securin£ the financing for them without the need to employ another professional. As part of the Curiosity Approach Pedagogy, we use naturaI reSoUrS to help cbildren become more independent and use their imagination rather than toys meant for one purpose (e.8. a toilet roll could be many things T3ther than a plastic w toy). A5 part of the Curiosity Approach projccL we also have books for all children to borrow. We are part of two projects, Spatt to Flourish and the One Proje¢L and have paid for our stsff members to atten& The nurs5 Inch]0 for All project continues tr) be very popular. offertng a child-centred approach to working within Inte services alollg5ide proft55ion8ls such &s speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, Yo ther% PE teacher& and educational psychologists. Parents feel very supported, and the ¢hildren with Special Educational Needs are making significatst progre4 vthich their families aud other profLssionals in the community and the B0Ugh higbty regar increased bllginess Tate4 we contÈnue to carry a financial burden. From a risk &8sessmeat perspecti we must ensure that anyoDe visitsng our premises is safe and that the building and the resources within it Ère maintained to a high Standar This will cojrtinue to bc at the heart of ourpractice.
Alton Cortwvunrty Playschool-company NTh OS09749& Charity Numbgr 1106438 ALTON c0murry rLAYSCHOOL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ellded 31 March 2025 The pl¥yschool continues to mairfttiin a high attendante rate among chlldren. This sustsined dernat refiects our ongoing engagement with the local community and the high-quality services and pmvision we deliver. Since introducintr Open Days during the surnrner 8nd strengthening our partoersbips with community organisations, we have been better able to identify children who may require additional health support and to guide f2mllies on how to acce55 appTOPTiate services. This collaborative approach has also enabled us to promote thc importance of good OTal hygiene (a part of our CU]culum) among young children. We have received donations to supp)rt both the setting and parents in addressin8 ongoing challenges in their daily health and well-being. The Centre continues to offer SelOnal care alongside other sessious parents may require when Nvorking or sbJdyin& The sessional sessions are still very popuIar amongst the other se5sion5. ifteen- ur Care and Educati Altou Community Playschool offers fifteen hours of funded early education each week in line with Wand5WOrtb pmvision for a113- and 4year-olds, as well as fifteen hows ea¢h week for cligible disadvantaged ttTryear-olts and for twfryear-olds of working Pants who meet WaDdsWOrth and IIKfRC critsri& These sessions remain very popular. with most patents opting for five three-hour sessions per week during terEn time. Funding br Children aged 2 to 4 increased in September 2024. providing additional fmancial support to the setting. As a resull and iti line wtth a decision made at the last AG we have prioritised increasing the number of tWyearld places from September 2024 onwards to help significantty reduce the existsng deficiL ca and FAlucatio Sia¢e September 2017. ACP has offered 30 houts of care to children aged 3 to 4 whose parents are eligible. Staff Trainin The playscbool ba5 continued to make fall use of the training oppottunities offtred by Wandsworth Early Years and the Nursery Inclusion for All ProjecL stsff have UDdert2ken a wide range of professional developmenL including Safeguading. First Aid, Early Talk Boo& Risk Ass¢5smert Dingley's Promis¢ (supporting rbildrell with special educational need5), CuTiQ5ity Appioach Pedagogy. Efftctive Com]DuniratioD for Staf£ 2nd the One Prngramme, which focu5e5 OD developing early and emergino mathematics skills. In additio stsff completed the Space to Flourish training, whiGh suppotts understanding ofthe importance of children's creativity aad bow to enh(% it further within the settin%.
Atb)n Commurllty PWool.Company N¢% fj974 Chayty Nufflr. 1106438 ALTON COMMUNTTY PLAYSCHOOL TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025 Due to the financial crisi% fundraising activitie5 have been a challenge this year. u il Premilun Funding from EYPP viill enable the play5chool to Purch speGial equipment to support individu81 childrell. De rivatioll Su Some children may be eli1)[¢ for a deprivation supplement calculated using the Income Deprivation Affe¢ting ChiIdrni dex (IDACI) rating for the child's p05tcode. The provider should use the fidIng to help support ¢hildren from socially deprived background5. This fimding will in¢rease significantly from April 2025, supporting the development of each ¢hild tbrough more fimding for the settin& SEN Inclusi nFun It was introduced in 2018 for children aged 3 to 4 years old and in 2019 for children two years old. The chi]dren who qualify will have access to extra supwJrL such re50urces or special classe4 including YO or physical education. This has been remarkably successful so far, enabling us to sup[rt ¢hildrni with special educatio[ needs appropriately. Incl for All It was introduced in 2019 and benefrts each acadcmic yeer five children wtth Special Educational Needs 3 and 4 years old and their parents with specific resouT¢e% activiti and Clas This was a SU¢ss. OFSTED Ins eetion Last OFSTED l•of November 2023. GOOD rating overall. Futsr¢ Plans The future pkns are as follows: To continue prornoting the free 15-hour and 30-hour funded eDtiilements frjr eligible 2-. 3- and 4-year-old cbildr¢n. To continue improving the g8rdu4 whicb now aligns with the seven of leaming To use the grant received fiom the Lool AuthoTtty that the Nominatcd Pcrson, with the support of the Leadership Team. h&$ suc¢essfully secured to supwrt the planned expansion of the nursery and ensure more children call attend in the future. To increase thc number of places available for dthdren aged 18 months to 2 year& io response lo the 5i8nificant incre&se in fundincr fortbis age group. To Ure additional fimding and Tr)ntinue fundr8ising by regularly applying for ants that supwrt children with special educalionaj needs. Signed on behalf of the Management Committee 11,
ALTON COMMUNITY PLAYSQIOOL I report to the charws tntstees on my examination of accounts of Alton Community Playschool {the Trust) for the year ended 31" Marth 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report The trustees (who are also the directors of the company forthe pury)oses of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with ttr requ1Ments of the Companies Act 2(X)6 (the 2(K16 Att) I report in respect of my examination of the charitys accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ( the 2011 Act)and in cany11 out my &Yamination. I have followed all the applicable Directions gfven by the Charity Commission under sectfion 145(5)(b} of the 2011 Act 1ndependentexamlneS statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination whith gives me cause to believe that in. any material respecL" (l) the accounting rEcords were not kept in accordan with section 386 of the 2tXJ6 A¢ or (2) the accounts did not accord with these records; or (3) the accounts did not compty wfth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view whith is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent examination or (4) The accounts had not been prepared in accordan with the methods and prinuples of the Statement of RecommerKled Practi . Accounting and Reporting by Charitie I have no concerns and have come acmss no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name R Dean FCA Signed Date Il ZQ?/f Address 123 Aveling Close Purley Surrey CR8 4DY
ALTON COMMUNITf PL4YSCHOOL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnvmES ( INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOU1 ) for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds Totsl funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Income Fund raising Charitable activities 359.515 31571 391,086 336,269 Total 359.515 31,571 391,086 337,114 Expenditure Charitable activities 355,320 44535 399.855 383,634 355,320 44,535 399,855 383,634 Net loss the year 4.195 (12,964) (8,769) (46,520) Total funds brought forward (53.292) 14.706 (38,586) 7.934 Total funds carried forward £(49,097) £1,742 £ {47355) £(38.586)
ALTON COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL BALANCE SHEET forthe yearended 31 March 2025 Company Number 05097495 Charity Number 1106438 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds Total Note 2025 2025 2025 2024 Fed Assets Tangible assets Total ted assets 12,331 12,331 3533 3.533 15.864 15.864 26,139 26,139 Current Assets Cash at Bank and in hand Prepayments 13.789 833 14,622 (1,6091 12.180 833 .0 5.497 {1609} 5.497 Current Liabilities CredTtors: amounts falling within one year one year {36,461) (36,461} (23.468) Net current asset/(liabilities) 121,8391 (1,6091 (23,448> {17,971) LESS Long Terni Llabilfties (39,589) {39,589) (46,754) Totsl Assets less Llabilltles £{49.0971 £1,924 £(47,173) £(38,586) Funds of the Charity Restricted funds - Education Funds Unrestricted funds L924 1,924 14,706 {49,097) (53,292) (49,097) £(49,0971 £1.924 £(47,173) £(38.586) The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Art 2006 relatingto small cornpanies. The members have not required the company to obtsin an audrt in accordance with section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2006. The director5 acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies 5ubjett to the small companies regime and in accordan with FRS102 50RP. Slgned by Signature Signed Name Date e of trustÈe/director on behalf of all trustees/directors irector authent>cating accounts being sent to Companies House CÈi'5lih/fj NQlOO* AJ. 12. 202r
ALTON COMMUNfTY PLAYSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs for the year ended 31 Marth 2025 The following accounting poliaes have been used consistenty in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements Statement of CoMprn The financial statements have been prepared in accordan wtth Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stdtement of Recommended practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with Financial Report Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). They also comply with the Companies Art and Charities Act 2011. 8asls of Preparation The playschool meets the definition of a public entity under FRSIO2. Going Concern. The trustees consider that there are no material unortainties aut the charitrfs ability to continue as a goingc0nrn. Income resources and resources expended All income is recognised On the charity has entitlement to the Income. All expenditure is recogni5ed On there Is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure. Support Costs Support costs indude central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basls cost wlth the use of resources. These include costs attributable to the tharws compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements including Independent Examinerfs fees and accountsncy services. Flxed Assets and Depreciatlon Tangtble fixed assets are stated at cost less depreaation. Equipment costing over £5IXI is capitalised and depreciation is charged at rates estimated to write off the cost of the assets over their estimated lives on a reducing balan basis of 25% per annum Computer equipment. Depreciation is charged at the rate of 25% of cost per annum. Sensory Room. Depreciation ts charged at the rate of 25% of cost per annum. Building Costs relate to Fire and Safety Regulation5. Depreaation is charged at the rats of 25% of cost per annum.
ALTON COMMUNiff PLAYSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 2 Governan costs Independent examIneS fee 460 Accountancy seryi 540 £1,000 £i.000 3 Staff costs 2025 2024 Salaries and wages Social Security costs Pension costs 276,593 9,855 4.400 £290,848 280,690 12.487 4,961 £298,138 The staff costs indude £ 34.428 which relates to restricted funds (2023 £42.930) 2025 2024 18 Average head count in year No employee received emoluments of more than £60,OLX) during the year (2024:NIL) 4 Trustees/Dirertors remuneration l Member of staff who is a trustee and director reiVed remuneration for her employrnent. No remuneration was paid for her role as a trustee. C Motoca remuneration £ 41,400 (2024 £ 40,000) 5 Pension Scheme The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension charge for the year represents contributions paydble by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £ 4,4LK) { 2024£4,961) io
ALTON COMMUNITY PL4YSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMEpirs for the year ended 31 Marth 2025 6 Fixed Assets Builefin8 Sensory R(M Equipment Computer Total Equipment Cost Balan at i April 2024 Additions .0 13J47 so09 514 83,255 514 Balance at 31 March 2025 £.0 £13,147 £51,023 £584 £83,769 Depreciation Balance at l April 2024 Charge for the year 6574 3285 40596 57,116 10.789 4.753 145 Balance at 31 Marth 202S £14,261 £959 £43.202 £583 £67.905 Net Book Value Balan at 31 Marth 2025 Balance at 31 March 2024 £4.754 £9507 £3288 £7MI £6,573 £9,913 £1 £146 £15.864 £26,139 li
ALTON COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs for the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 7 Cash at bank and in hand unrestric Restricted Totsl funds funds Totsl Cash at bank 13,789 £(1.609) £.180 5,497 8 CTedttors . Amounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Restrirted Totsl funds funds Totsl Accruals Taxation and soaal security 26.400 10,061 £36.461 26,400 10,061 £36,461 1,780 21.688 £23,468 9 Long Terni Liabilities: Loans £39.589 £39.589 The above amount consists of two loans personally guardnteed by a director. £46,754