Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Limited.
Off Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN Telephone 01229 586403 Registered Charity Number 1110326 OFSTED Registration Number EY332856 Company Number 5428651
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024
Church Walk Pre-School Nursery had a hard year financially this year. There were 37 children registered. There were only 15 in the preschool room. This was a national issue due to low birth rates around the Covid pandemic.
Our leadership team changed, with the appointment of Lorna Walker as Nursery Manager and Emma Wilding as Deputy Manager, following the departure of our former manager Megan Eccles into another role.
We were inspected by Ofsted in October 2023 and were awarded Outstanding again, a very proud moment for all our staff, committee and families. A huge congratulations for everyone’s hard work and dedication.
Committee Members 2023-2024
Following our AGM our committee members are:
Chairperson – Nicola Vogler Treasurer – Rebecca Rooke Secretary – Emma Carline Committee Members –
Staff and Training
There were thirteen people employed to work directly with the children. This includes an administrator and bookkeeper and a cleaner. Staff have attended continuous professional development training throughout the year. They also attended training on epipen use and bucolam for children with allergies and epilepsy.
Termly ‘Early Years Briefings’ were also attended by management, enabling us to receive up to date information regarding Ofsted, the EYFS, inclusion, safeguarding and DBS checks. These meetings also provide opportunities to network with our neighbouring early years providers. The setting’s SENCO also attended regular meetings specifically regarding inclusion and ‘Special Educational Needs’.
Staff and committee meetings were held regularly throughout the year.
Early Years visits
We met regularly with our Local Authority Childcare Advisor, and received very positive feedback with advice on how we can further improve our setting.
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery.
Wrap-around care
Breakfast and after school clubs remain popular, providing a much needed provision for parents/children who require full day care. Breakfast and after school clubs also provide care for children attending the local primary school, as well as children attending the nursery. The numbers have risen slightly as parents have gone back to office work since working from home during Covid but are still not as high as they were pre-Covid.
Students
Throughout the year we have supported students undertaking early years qualifications. We also offer placements for school pupils on work experience. We aim to provide all students with experiences that contribute to the successful completion of their studies and provide examples of high quality practice in early years care and education.
Fundraising.
We held various fund raising activities throughout the year, including
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Christmas Cards designed by the children and made in house.
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Superhero Sprint which is a great fundraiser, however, this year saw a large number of new
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parents in financial difficulties and unable to donate.
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We received an amazing £1350 from the Keswick to Barrow where we had a team walk the
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Coniston to Barrow for us.
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We raised £68 from Bags to School. Something we had never done before and was fairly
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successful.
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We received a £100 donation from a parent
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We also received commission from Anthony Wright photographer
Grant Applications, Donations
We received support at fundraising events from
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past and present parents and grandparents
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local businesses
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Local families
Health & Safety
Fire extinguishers have been serviced. All electrical items have been PAT tested.
Maintenance and Purchases.
Our building (installed summer 2015) required some maintenance. We have made no major purchases throughout the year and funds raised through charitable events have been used to purchase much needed resources for the children.
Name…Nicola Vogler …………………………………….
Date……22.04.2025…………………………...
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery.
Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Ltd
Balance Sheet
As of August 31, 2024
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Fixed Asset | |
| Tangible assets | |
| Garden Room Costs | 20,066.00 |
| Total Tangible assets | £20,066.00 |
| Total Fixed Asset | £20,066.00 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| After School Club Cash in Hand | 0.00 |
| Community Account | 4,787.52 |
| Petty Cash | 424.97 |
| Petty Cash Afterschool Club | 0.00 |
| Savings account | 14,269.18 |
| Suspence | 0.00 |
| Tiger Who Came To Tea | 0.00 |
| Tracker Account | 0.00 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £19,481.67 |
| Current Assets | |
| Breakfast Club Cash in Hand | 0.00 |
| Undeposited Funds | 0.00 |
| Total Current Assets | £0.00 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | £19,481.67 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| Current Liabilities | |
| Payroll Liabilities | 0.00 |
| VAT Control | 0.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | £0.00 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | £0.00 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £19,481.67 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | £39,547.67 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £39,547.67 |
| Charity funds | |
| Opening Bal Equity | 18,578.53 |
| Retained Earnings | 33,817.16 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | -12,848.02 |
| Total Charity funds | £39,547.67 |
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Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Ltd
Financial Activities
September 2023 - August 2024
| TOTAL | |
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| Income | |
| After School Club Fees | 15,748.74 |
| Bank Interest | 372.01 |
| Breakfast Club Fees | 11,177.41 |
| Donations | 1,881.50 |
| Forest Schools | 980.00 |
| Fundraising | 584.25 |
| Nursery Education Grant | 122,965.20 |
| Other Income | 425.00 |
| Pre-School Fees | 22,687.16 |
| sweatshirts sales | 154.85 |
| Unapplied Cash Payment Income | 0.00 |
| Total Income | £176,976.12 |
| TOTAL | £176,976.12 |
| Expenditures | |
| Admin expenses | 890.24 |
| Bank charges | 117.93 |
| Cleaning Materials | 608.71 |
| Consumables | 1,683.96 |
| Equipment | 71.70 |
| EYPP EXPENDITURE | 870.96 |
| Forest Schools -Exp | 1,120.00 |
| Fundraising expenses | 6.99 |
| Insurance | 1,740.44 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenditures | 2,141.18 |
| Payroll Expenses | 806.40 |
| Pension | 5,403.33 |
| Premises Costs/ Utilities | 3,651.66 |
| Rent & Rates | 424.02 |
| Repairs-maintenance | 590.02 |
| snacks | 1,163.40 |
| Staff Welfare | 306.00 |
| Stationery & Admin | 0.00 |
| Suspense Account | 0.00 |
| Sweatshirts | 422.80 |
| Tax & NI | 11,548.99 |
| Telephone & Broadband | 837.82 |
| Training | 529.24 |
| Wages | 154,703.96 |
| Website Costs | 14.39 |
| Total Expenditures | £189,654.14 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £ -12,678.02 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £ -12,678.02 |
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