Company number
Charity number
05709181
1114179
Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Trustees Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 July 2024

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Content5
For the year ended
31 Jtsly 2024
Contents
Pages
Reference and administrative details
Report of the Trustees
Statement of Responsibility of the Trustees
Independent examiner's report
Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account)
Statement of Flnancial Position
io
Note5 to the financial statements
11-17

R+ding Mill Pre School Limsted
Reference and administrative details
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Company number
05709181
Charity number
1114179
Registered office and
operational addres5
Broomhaugh C of E First School, Church Lane, Riding Mill,
Northumberland. NE44 6DR
Trustees
Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who Served
the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
Carole Smith (Chairl
Helen Ridley Isecretaryl
Gemma Robinson IResigned 5 June 20241
Jennifer Stephen50n
Alexandra Sarah Wade {Appointed 15 October 20221
Laura Gabbey-cristofini (Resigned 26 September 2024)
Kathryn Davidson (Appointed 29 November 20231
Bankers
Barclays Bank UK plc
Scottish Widows (part of Lloyds Bank plcl
Independent examiner
Phil Wright, ACA
East Rigg, Long Rigg,
Riding Mill
NE44 6AL

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Report of the Trustee5
For the year ended
31 July 2024
The Trustees preserkt their report and the independently examined financial statements for the year period
ended 31 July 2024. This report incorporates the Directors, Report.
Reference and administrative information set out on page 3 forms part of this report. The financial
Statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and
the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities Icharities SORP FR5 1021.
Structure
overnance and mana
ement
The organi5ation is a charitable company limited by guèrantee, incorporated on 14 February 2006 and registered as a
charity on 15 May 2006. The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the
objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under ils articles of association.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the Charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the
charity are set out in note 13 to the accoLtnts.
The Trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what
the charity has achieved ond the outcome of its work within the last twelve months. The Trustees report sets
out the achievement5 of the charity and the benefits the charity has brought to those group5 of people that it is
set up to help. The review also helps the Trustees ensure that the chority's aims, objectives and
activities femain focused on its stated purposes.
Ob'ertives and actlvities
Riding Mill Pre-school Llmited is a registered charity that aims to enhance the development and education
of children under the statutory school age by encouraging the parents to understand and provide for the
needs of their children through community groups. It runs a pre-school for up to around 25 children from
in and around Riding Mill, Northumberland.
Ach5evement5 and erformance
Perversely, this Annual Report is beginning with the end of the year. That is because we had a most
wonderful event, in July 2024, celebrating the fact that the children in our first RMOP cohort were about to
move on to Middle School. Around a hundred children, parents and friends were on site; there was music,
pizza, lots of reminiscing and 3 super cake. It was a celebration of all that the RMOP community has achieved,
this and every year.
Back in September 2023, we opened with the usual small number of children who all coped well with some
unseasonally wet and windy weather. The Friday Playgroup continued to be a success and boosted the
numbers. Ortober brought the AGM- and we welcomed Kathryn Davidson as a new directorltrustee to the
committee. There was also a family ceilidh - complete with guest singers and dancers- which added to the
coffers. Fundraising remains very important as the cost of everything 5eem5 to rise every month. Leader Ruth
led the annual Carolling Walk in December as the term came to an end with more unseasonal - this time
quite balmy- weather.

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Achievernents and erformance
continued
The Spring term brought a lot of mud - and the children loved it. They took part in the RSPB'S Big School's
Birdwatch and particularly enjoyed watching the robins that often visit the site. Numbers rose steadily as the
year progressed and all the usual activities continued, as did the fundraisinE. We organi5ed an Easter
Treasure Walk for the village and also held a Quiz Night. We were grateful for donations from the Parish
Council and Osbit Engineering. Everyone at RMOP is very appreciative of the interest and support that we
receive from the village community.
There were some adjustments to staffing over the year. Eleanor left us at Christmas, after fouryear5 at
RMOP, to pursue a new career and deputy Ruth also left during the Spring term for pastures new. We were
very fortunate to be able to replace these valued members of the team with equally well-qualified and
motivated prattitioners; lona and Sammie have fitted in perfectly and so we still have, along with Leader
Ruth, Ange and Maddy a really strong and talented team.
Much of the committee's time this year has been spent discussing the renewal of our lease for the land at
Broomhaugh First School. Last year, the governors agreed that RMOP could remain on the school 51te as a
separate entity. However, it became clear during this year that the term5 of the existing lease would not be
offered again and, after a long period of negotiations, RMOP has been granted a new lease, with different
conditions. When this lease expires in July 2026, we shall be obliged to vacate the site.
Clearly the campaign to find and fund an alternative 51te for preschool will be a major task in the coming
months. Fund-raising events and grant application will be the focu5 once a new site is identified. With the
continued support of parents and the community, we are optimistic that RMOP has a healthy future.
Meanwhile, RMOP will continue to thrive at the current site. Child numbers are encouraging and, despite the
ongoing increases in staffing and running costs. our income from funded and self-funding children should be
sufficient to balance the books.
In conclusion, I must compliment the whole team- staff, parents and committee- for helping to make
RMOP the special place that it is. The volunteers on the Management Committee successfully juggle thelr
various commitments to give freely of their time and I thank them for that. With the extra tasks that lie
ahead, it would be great to welcome a couple more director/tru5tees to help spread the load. Please don't be
shyl
Financial review
Full details of the charity's financial performance are set out from page 9 of the report.
Total income for the ye3r was £64,694 with total expenditure of £71,083 in the period. The charity utilised
opening funds to cover an overall net expenditure for the year of £6,389.

fiiding Mill Pre School ￿rnited
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended
31 July 2024
ReseThes
The Trustees have examined the ch3rity's requirements for reserves considering the main risks to the
organisation. Trustees are committed to maintaining sufficient reserves to support current activities to meet
the following requirements..
SafeEuarding the charity's service commitment in the event of reduction or delay in receipt of grants or
other income.
Providing a financial cushion against risk and future uncertainties.
To this end, the Trustees review the level of reserves annually to ensure that the appropriate levels of
reserve5 are maintained and that the Pre-school would be able to continue its provision for a period of 3 to 6
months without unnecessary disruption in the event of a delay or fall in grant funding.
Tot31 unrestricted funds at the year-end were £23,269, These are represented by net current assets of
£23,269.
Trustee 5electlon method
Trustee membership is open to anybody with an interest in the Riding Mill Pre-school and the development
of its children at pre-school age. New trustees are recruited by existing Trustees and are typically parents of
those children attending Riding Mill Pre-school.
Trustees are either voted onto the committee at our Annual General Meeting or are co-opted onto the
committee between Annual General Meetings. New Trustees must submit an application that meets Of5ted's
requirements.
Rlsk mana
ement
The Trustees have examined the major risks the charity faces and confirms that systems have been
established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen the
risks.
Volunteers
The charity is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers who contribute greatly to the work of the organisation
through carrying out administrative services, assisting at events and fundraising. Given the difficulty in
placing a value on the time and effort given by our volunteers their impact is not reflected in our financial
Statements.
Signed on behalf of the Tru5tees'.
Carole Smith, Chair
Date:

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Statement of Res
onsibili
of the Trustees
Our Trustees (who are also director5 of Riding Mill Pre School Limited for the purposes of company lawl
are responsible for preparing the report of the Trustees, and the financial Statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practicel.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements lor each financial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,,
Observe the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and Statements of recommended
practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in
Prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are a150 responslble for safe8uarding the
assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irre8ularities.
In 50 far as the Trustees are aware..
There is no relevant information of which the charity's independent examiner is unaware; and
The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of
any relevant information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the
preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity
in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantee5 at 31 July 2024 was 616 as at 31 July
20231. The Trustees are members of the charity but this entitle5 them only to votillg rights. The Trustees
have no beneficial interest in the charity.
Signed on behalf of the Tru5tees'.
Carole Smith, Chalr
Date:

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Independent examiner's report
For the year ended
31 July 2024
I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 31 july 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 17.
Respective responsibllltles of trustees and examlner
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purpose5 of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is ellglble for independent
examination, It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions glven by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of
the 2011 Act,. and
to state whether partiCL4lar matters have come to my attentlon.
Bas15 of Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general Directlons given by the Charity Commlssion. An examlnation
includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual item5 or di￿10$UreS in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you
as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedureg undertoken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
n an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is
limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
111 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, In any materlal respect, the fequirements..
al to keep accolsnting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companles Act 2006; and
bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirement5 of
section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met- or
121 To which, in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial
statements to be reached.
Signed..
Independent exominer..
Phil Wright. ACA
East Rlgg. Long Rigg
Riding Mill
Northumberland. NE44 6AL
Date..
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Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Statement of Financial Activities lincorporating an income and expenditure account)
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Year to 31
July
2024
Note
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments: interest income
6,523
57,973
197
6,523
57,973
197
Total Sncome
64,694
64,694
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
367
70,716
367
70,716
Total expendlture
71,083
71,083
Net expendlture for the year
16,3891
16,3891
Reconcillatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
Net expenditure for the year
29,658
16,3891
29,658
16,389)
Total funds carried forward
23,269
23,269
The above results are derived from continuing attivitie5. There are no recognised gain5 or1055es other than
those stated above. Movements in funds are disc105ed in Note 12 to the financial statements.
The notes on page5 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

RidTng Mill Pre School ￿Mited
Statement of Financial Position
For the year e$7ded
31 July 2024
As at 31 July
2024
Total
ore
Flxed asset5
Tangible fixed assets
Current A55ets
Stock
Debtors
167
Cash at bank and in hand
23,195
23,367
Llabilitles
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Jo
1981
Net current a55et5
23,269
Total assets less curTrnt liablllties
23,269
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year
Provisions for liabilities and charge5
Net a55ets
23.269
The fvnds of the charity
Restricted funds
Designated funds
General Funds
23,269
Total Charlty funds
23,269
For the year ended 31 July 2024 the charltable company was entitled to eKemptSon under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its occounts for the year in question
in accordance with section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2016.
The trustees, who are directors of the charitable company under company law, acknowledge their
responsibility for complyFng with the requirement5 of the Act with respect to accounting record5 and for the
preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with provisbon applicable to
companies 5ubjert to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on J Allnd
signed on their behalf by..
Carole Smith, Chair
io

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statement5
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Accounting policies
al Basi5 of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accountin8 and Reporting
by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
ccounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151- (Charities SORP FRS 1021, the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (August
20141 and the Companies Act 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.
bl Change in a¢counts presentation
These financial Statements adopt an updated presentation style to demonstrate that the
accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 have been applied.
c) The Charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the
Trustees named on page two. In the event of the charity being wound up. the liability in
respect of the guarantee Is limited to £1 per member of the charity. In the opinion of the
Trustees there is no ultimate controlling party.
The Trustees consider that the charitable company meets the definition of a public benefit
entity Lsnder FRS 102.
d) Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertaintie5 about the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going concern. There are no key judgements that the
charitable cornpany has made which have a significant effect on the account5. The Trustees
do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next reporting period.
e) Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be
received and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlture
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Fundraising costs are those incurred in
seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of di55eminating information in
support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support
of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management. Governance
costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance
with constitutional and statutory requirements.
The charity is not registered for VAT. In common with many other charities, the Riding Mill
Pre School Limited expenses are inflated by VAT which cannot be recovered.
li

Riding Mill Pre School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year ended
31 July 2022
Accounting policies (continued)
£1 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates
calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their
experted useful lives on the following bases..
Furniture and fixtures
25% straight line
h) Debtors
Trade and other debtor5 are recognised at the Settlement amount due after any trade
dlscount offered.
11 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand incltjdes cash and instant acces5 bank accounts.
j) Creditors and provlsions
Creditor5 and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting
from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the
amount due to Settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are normally reco8nised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts due.
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as
basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially reco8nised at transaction
value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
L2

Riding Mill Pre School LTrmited
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Prior year comparatives tor the statement of financial artivitie5
Unrestri¢ted RestrTrrted
Income from:
Donations and legacie5
Charitable activities
3,899
38,841
66
58
Investments: interest income
Other
Total income
42,864
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable attivities
Other
314
67,488
Total expendlture
67,803
Net expendSture for the year
124,9391
Re¢on¢lllatlon of fund5
Total funds brou8ht forward
Net expenditure for the year
54,597
124,9391
Total funds carried forward
29,658
13

Riding Mill Pre School lirnited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 july 2024
31 Jul
3 Income from charltable artivltles
2024
Uniestflcted
Restricted
Total
The charitable activities of the Charity comprise the provision
of pre-school education.
Fee income
Local council grant income
57,973
57,973
Total
57,973
57,973
4 Expenditure
Provision of Govern8nte
31 Jul
pre-school and support
education
Costs
2024
Total
Staff costs
59,257
4,816
6,000
59,257
4,816
6,IXIO
643
Equipment and other expense5
Premises and office costs
Insurance
643
70,073
643
70,716
14

Riding Mill Pre Schijol Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 July 2024
S Net income for the year
Net income tor the year is stated after charging accountant's fees of £nil12023 £nill.
During the year no Trustees received any remtjneration or benefits. No Trustees received reimbursement of
travel and subsistence expenses.
6 Staff costs and numbers
Staff costs were as follows
31 Jul
2024
31 Jul
2023
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Employer's contribution to defined contribution pension scheme5
58,001
729
805
59,535
51,076
1,669
1.180
53,925
No employee earned more than £60,000.
The company makes contributions to a stakeholder defined contribution pension scheme for the benefit of the
employees. The a55et5 of the scheme are administered by an independent pensions provider, NEST Pensions.
31 lul
2024
31 lul
2023
The average nL¢mber of employees during the period was as follows..
Number
Number
Direct charitable activities
Support and governance
7 Taxation
The charitable company is exempt from Corporation tax as all of its income is charitable and is applied for
charitable purposes.
15

Riding MFII Pre School Limited
Notes to the F￿nancial Statements
Forthe year ersded
31 July 2024
8 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
Equipment
Total
Cost
At I Au8USt 2023
Additions
Disposals
7,177
7,177
At 31 July 2024
7,177
7.177
Depreciation
At l August 2023
Provided in the year
Disposals
7,041
136
7.041
136
At 31 July 2024
7,177
7,177
Net book amount at 31 July 2024
Net book amount at 31 July 2023
136
136
31 Jul
2024
31Jul
2023
9 Debtors
Other debtors
167
31 Jul
2024
31 lul
2023
10 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year
Accruals
98
258
16

Ridin8 Mill Pre School ￿Mited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 July 2024
11 Analysis of net a￿et5 between funds
General
Designated
Restricted
Total fvnd5
unrestricted
Tangible fixed assets
Net current a55ets
23,269
23,269
23,269
23,269
12 Movements in funds
At the start
Incoming
resources
Outgoin8
resources
At the end
of the year
Transfers
of the year
Restrlcted funds
Unrestrlrted funds
Designated funds
General funds
29,658
64,694
171,0831
23,269
Total unrestrlrted funds
29,658
64,694
171,0831
23,269
Total funds
29,658
64,694
{71,083}
23,269
Purposes of designated funds.. no designated funds were held at the year end
13 Related party transactions
During the year £147 was paid to Carole Smith and £65 paid to Jennifer Stephenson, both Trustees of the charity.
The payments were the reimbursement of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity.
17

Riding Mill Pre School Lirnited
Management Information
For the year ended
31 July 2024
Informatlon for Trustee/Commlttee Meeting
2024
2023
Recelpts
Fees and grants
Fundraising
nterest received
Other income
57,973
6,523
197
38,841
3,899
66
58
42,864
64,694
Payments
Wages, Tax and Nl
Rent
59.257
6,000
643
367
4,816
71,083
53,520
6,000
614
314
7.354
67,803
Insurance
Fundraising
Equipment and Other Expenses
Defltlt of Income over expendlture
16,389)
124,939)