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
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025
Church Walk Pre-School Nursery had a hard year financially this year. There were 39 children registered. The numbers are now increasing slightly post Covid and with the introduction of 30 hours funding for working families.
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 2024-2025
Following our AGM our committee members are:
Chairperson – Nicola Vogler Treasurer – Vacant Secretary – Emma Carline Committee Members – Amy Fererro
Staff and Training
There were fifteen people employed to work directly with the children. This includes an administrator and bookkeeper. Staff have attended continuous professional development training throughout the year.
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.
Wrap-around care
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery.
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 to pre covid numbers again.
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. We raised £700
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We received an amazing £600 from the Coniston to Barrow where we had a team walk the
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Coniston to Barrow for us.
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We had the loft reboarded and had funds donated towards that. £300 from a parent, £500
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from the Town Council.
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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 had the loft boarded out to ease the storage. This was paid for by specific fundraising. The funds raised through charitable events have been used to purchase much needed resources for the children.
Name…Nicola Vogler …………………………………….
Date………………………………...
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery.
Statement of Activity
Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Ltd
1 September, 2024-31 August, 2025
| DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT | TOTAL |
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| Income | |
| After School Club Fees | 19,365.71 |
| Bank Interest | 251.59 |
| Breakfast Club Fees | 9,624.04 |
| Disco income | 322.29 |
| Donations | 345.78 |
| Forest Schools | -480.00 |
| Fundraising | 641.99 |
| K2B Income | 600.00 |
| Loft Fundraising | 1,050.00 |
| My School Lottery | 817.50 |
| Nursery Education Grant | 176,729.23 |
| Other Income | 175.00 |
| Pre-School Fees | 8,313.68 |
| Services | 0.00 |
| sweatshirts sales | 221.71 |
| Unapplied Cash Payment Income | 0.00 |
| Total for Income | £217,978.52 |
| Gross Profit | £217,978.52 |
| Expenses | |
| Admin expenses | 639.32 |
| Bank charges | 102.00 |
| Chippy Friday | 37.90 |
| Cleaning Materials | 440.51 |
| Consumables | 942.62 |
| Equipment | 4,084.98 |
| EYPP EXPENDITURE | 3,974.28 |
| Food | 257.34 |
| Fundraising expenses | 30.50 |
| Insurance | 1,868.54 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenditures | 3,880.33 |
| Payroll Expenses | 806.40 |
| Pension | 7,459.95 |
| Premises Costs/ Utilities | 3,275.95 |
| Rent & Rates | -408.53 |
| Repairs-maintenance | 799.94 |
| snacks | 963.95 |
| Staff Welfare | 285.80 |
| Stationery & Admin | 0.00 |
| Sweatshirts | 544.47 |
| Tax & NI | 22,837.29 |
| Telephone & Broadband | 944.14 |
| Training | 104.40 |
| USB Presentation | -39.01 |
| Wages | 176,461.56 |
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Cash Basis Tuesday, 24 February 2026 11:23 AM GMTZ
Statement of Activity
Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Ltd
1 September, 2024-31 August, 2025
| DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT | TOTAL |
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| Website Costs | 194.39 |
| Total for Expenses | £230,489.02 |
| Net Operating Income | -£12,510.50 |
| Net Other Income | |
| Net Income | -£12,510.50 |
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Cash Basis Tuesday, 24 February 2026 11:23 AM GMTZ
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Hi Jo,
I have now completed the review of the accounts, and my comments are as follows.
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Income is up from last year, which has covered the cost increases, mainly in wages costs and equipment expenses (you mentioned the latter includes loft boarding & new fridge).
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There are a few items with are showing as negatives as follows – just to check these are correct.
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a. Forest Schools (in income) - £480.00.
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b. Rent & Rates (in expenses) - £408.53 – you mentioned in your email this is due to a refund.
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c. USB presentation (in expenses) - £39.01
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Bank balances confirmed to statements. Petty cash verified by yourself as matching counted amount.
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No liabilities recorded as owed at the year-end. I assume you paid the final PAYE liability for Aug-25 before 31/08/25.
Everything else looks fine to me. I have attached my invoice for the work as usual.
If you need anything further, please let me know.
Thanks
Keith M. Robson FCCA
Client Manage
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Hi
Yes, those are correct.
I always pay HMRC on the day I pay wages basically so I don't forget! So it would have been paid on 28th August,
Many thanks