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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
chanty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 31 . 0. 3 2 02
Re8ponslbllitles and As the charfty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basls of report of the accounts in aGcordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 fthe Acf).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's account8 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.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect."
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
I have no concems and have come a¢xos8 no other matters in conneGtion
with the examination to which attention shoutd be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
' Please delete the w0￿S in the brackets rf they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
11.07.24
Name:
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October 2018

Trustees Annual Re
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ril 2023 to 31 March 2024
LANGSTONE COMMUNrrY NURSERY
CHARrrY INFORMATION
Charlty Name: Langstone Community Nursery
Registered Charity Number: 1110089
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Date of registration: 17 June 2005
Address: Ascot Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire P03 6EY
Telephone Number: 023 92 871200
Trustees:
Chalr of Commlttee - Mrs Sheridan Dew
Secretary- Mrs. Penelope Kent
Treasurer- Mrs. Megan Pople
Commlttee Members: Miss. Heather Churcher
Miss. Lisa Mohr
Bankers: LTSB, Portsmouth P02 OLR
Type of governlng document: Pre-school Learning Alliance Constitution
Independent Examiner: Rob Milner. F.M.A.A.T, Neon Numbers Accountancy.
Staff - 8 members,of staff, both full and parttime from January 2024.

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report and financial ststements for the year ended 31 March
2024.
Objectives and artivities
The Nurservs objective is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school
age in the local and surrounding community. The Nursery operates from two classrooms within Langstone
Academies.
Achlevements and performance
Since opening the nursery in June 2005, the Nursery continues to grow and expand, and runs from two
classrooms withln the school. We tske 15 hours funded, 30 hours funded as well as 2-year-old funded
children, and those paying fees. We continue to provide a 'Good rated validation by Ofsted, we were re-
inspected January 2024, for all the children and their families in the local and surrounding area.
Financlal revlew
In accordance with the Nurser¢s Policy, the Trustees have maintalned the appropriate level of reserves in
its second bank account. This fund ensures that the Nursery is able to meet the costs of staff wages, rent,
service charges and associated costs for a period of three months.
Statement of Trustee< responslblllties
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which shows a
true and fair state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those
fi nancial statements, the Trustees are required to:
Select suitsble accountin8 policies and then apply then consistently•
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,
stste whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have
been followed, subjett to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial Statements
Prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operational existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accountlng records which disc105e with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Date 17/0712024
Mrs P Kent Secretary.

Langstone Community Nursery
Accounts year ending 3110312024
Income
Fees
PCC Funding
Refunds
20,992.00
183,773.43
4.05
204,769.48
Bank interest on saving account
Fundralslng
Totsl
117.53
165
205,052.01
Ex
enditu
Staff costs
Wages
Pension contributions
Training courses and materials
Stsff DBS checks
Refund overpayments PCC
154,471.01
4,981.78
468.2
173.23
1.500.32
161.594.54
Premises
Room Hire
Rates
21,012.00
0.00
21,012.00
Materialslsupplies
Subscription (Tapesty)
3.482.98
264
3,746.98
Insurance
Membership subscriptions
Admin
TelecommuniCation￿h0ne
Accountancy
1,193.62
795.2
1,098.56
1,943.22
520
5,550.60
103.25
Bank charges
Total Payments
192.007.27
Surplus (receipts less payments)
13,044.74
Cash funds at start of year
Cash fund PY adj
Cash funds at the end of year
Increase over year
29.g86.40
38,217.53
81,248.43
13.044.74

Statement of assets and Liabilities
Cash funds
Current account
Savings account
Cash in hand
42.762.58
38,223.64
262.21
Total Funds
81,248.43
Breakdown of funds
Restricted reserve
Unrestricted funds
38,223.64
43,024.79
Signed on behalf of trustees
Chairperson: Mrs
Signature
Treasurer: Mrs M . Pople
Signature
Date 16111zo+
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