WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Company Registration Number 5941901 Charity Number 1121726
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| CONTENTS | PAGES |
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| Trustees Annual Report | 3 - 8 |
| Independent examiner’s report to the members | 9 – 10 |
| Statement of financial activities (incorporating the Income and | 11 |
| Expenditure account) | |
| Balance Sheet | 12 - 13 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 14 - 20 |
| The following pages do not form part of the financial statements | |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 22 |
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 30 September 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Name Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited Charity Registration Number 1121726 Company Registration Number 5941901 Registered Office Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PG
THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees who served the charitable company during the period were as follows:
E Rogers (Chairman) Re-appointed 23 October 2024 J A Pyke (Treasurer) Re-appointed 23 October 2024 E Dukes Re-appointed 23 October 2024 L Palmer Appointed 23 October 2024 Harry Cree Appointed 23 October 2024
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Company was incorporated on 20 September 2006 and commenced trading on 1 May 2007. It was registered as a charity, number 1121726, on 27 November 2007.
Willow’s charitable objects are:
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by providing and/or assisting in the provision of childcare and educational services for the benefit of the community, in particular (without limitation) children of 0-5 years services in the area of Shepton Mallet.
It is the responsibility of the Trustees to ensure that Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited complies with its aims and is managed correctly.
All Parents and Carers are invited prior to our AGM to stand for election to the Trustees. Places on the Board are also open to members of the wider community, if they wish to stand. We aim to encourage membership of the Board that is representative both of Parents and Carers, and the wider community, where this is of benefit to Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited. (For Example, to provide access to professional expertise that is not available via the current Board, or to provide access to professional expertise that is not available via the current Board, or to provide linkages to other settings or businesses that could improve ways of working.)
Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited is registered with Ofsted and receives funding from the Government for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds to attend part-time sessions. The County Council pay the charitable company directly, up to the maximum number of hours allocated to each funding period. We also work closely with Children’s Social Care and when possible keep one space free in each building to provide emergency childcare if requested.
Risk Assessment
The Trustees regularly review all types of risk and make contingencies for systematic risk. Operating risks that can be measured are controlled and monitored. In addition, the Trustees regularly review the risks to which children and staff within Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited is exposed, to ensure that the systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risks.
All members of Staff, Trustees, Students and Volunteers all have an enhanced DBS disclosure, we have accident and incident forms for children, staff and any adult on the premises, medication authorisation forms are filled in by parents prior to any medications being administered.
All parents sign a contract prior to their child starting which lists any medical/health problems, allergies/sensitivities, any regular medication, food intolerances/sensitivities or foods forbidden by religion of culture or special needs.
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There are also sections for permission to take photographs (for use within the Nursery and our Website and local/national papers), walks within the local community, for staff to apply creams (i.e. sun cream and sudacrem) and for staff to change the child’s clothing.
The Parents also sign to authorise staff to seek medical treatment in their absence.
We have an incoming information book, in which parents inform us of any accidents etc. That the child may have had at home.
The Trustees are consulted on any expenditure, or any repairs to the building, that are not part of the day to day expenses needed to run the group. Signatories for the bank account are the Chair & Treasurer both signatures are required to authorise cheques.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charitable objects of Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited are to enhance the development and education of Children primarily under statutory school age by providing and/or assisting in the provision of childcare and educational services for the benefit of the community, in particular (without limitation) children aged between 0- 5 years in the area of Shepton Mallet.
Our first objective is to provide a safe, stimulating environment for children attending Willow Nursery and PreSchool to grow and thrive.
We employ qualified staff to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage educational requirements, and we encourage all staff to identify training opportunities that ensure continuous professional development. The Trustees assesses training requests regularly and approves almost all requests for training.
Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited also offer work placements for appropriate students working towards a Childcare qualification. We currently have one work placement student.
Our second objective is to provide affordable, high quality childcare. All staff with key children hold or are working towards early years’ foundation stage.
Costs and suppliers are reviewed to identify savings, and savings are either re-invested to maintain and improve the quality of learning and play equipment, saved for our building fund or used to off-set fee increases.
Public Benefit
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
We reserve a space for emergency placements. These places are usually subsidised by the County Council. We review our fees annually and only increase them if necessary.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
We have maintained working conditions for staff through:
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Managing flexible returns to work for all staff on maternity leave.
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Considering frequent requests to change contracted hours
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Team Building days out
This year we raised a total of £2,849 (2023 £3,282).
We continue to hold strong governance and Trustees – staff relations following the AGM in October 2024, by:
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The election of a strong Board
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Holding joint events for staff and Board members
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Encouraging staff attendance at committee meetings
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Increasing the involvement and visibility of Board members day-to-day
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charitable company has seen an increase in increase in resources to £387,392, from £241,558. This is largely from a donation of £100,000, which is a restricted fund towards the new build costs. Even without this our fees have increased by £45,513. We still maintain to be the busiest Nursery in Shepton Mallet and have waiting lists or are full on most days for the 2025 Academic year. Changes in funding mean the majority of our fees our now from government funding which is having a huge impact on our ability to control incoming resources.
Resources expended have risen to £309,058 from £263,732 (2023). This is evident from the increase of £44,962 in staff costs for the year. We have incurred additional costs with the planning and professional fees regarding the new site. Legal fees include £9,422 of costs for the new site. Despite the costs of the new build, overheads continue to rise.
We need to support this as we have little control over future resources, peoples attitudes to small fundraisers have changed, so in April 2025, we employed a fundraising officer, whose primary role is to seek funding and donations to support overhead costs and to help secure funding for the new build.
Ms Dukes and Mrs Pykes have prepared an extensive 2025 budget where we have an achievable plan to increase numbers of children to allow for increased wages and utilities in the coming years.
POLICY ON RESERVES
The charitable company aims to maintain free reserves that are available for its general purposes, i.e. those funds that are not restricted, designated or otherwise committed, at a level that is reasonably likely to facilitate sustainability of its activities over the ensuring 12 months.
In May 2019 Willow purchased a large plot and building to move into once we have approved planning and developed the site will be used for the nursery and pre-school. This purchase has resulted in the large surplus of reserves being used as the deposit for the purchase. In August 2023 we sold the house and cleared the mortgage, but retained the land to build a purpose built modular property. We are are now in connection with our Landlords, to try and secure a long term lease to explore replacing the buildings on our current site. Correspondence executed in May 24 seemed positive but is now being held up with solicitors and the department for education.
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The Trustees, elected in October 2024, are in the process of setting a clear future direction for Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited, that will ensure that the charitable company is, and continues to be, a going concern, and that it is well run and delivering its charitable outcomes, as stipulated by the Charities Commission.
The Trustees have been made very aware that the need for early years child care around Shepton Mallet is great. County Council will not allow Willow to close as there is such a demand for early years childcare. Despite also removing the majority of the section 106 monies that were promised to us to help support our new build.
RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees (who are also the Directors of Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP and FRS 102
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Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and 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 also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mr R Pyke of R & J Business Solutions Ltd has been appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Registered Office: Charlton Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5PG
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Signed on behalf of Trustees:
E Rogers J A Pyke
E Rogers J Pyke
Chairman Treasurer
Date: 09/06/2025
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 September 2024 set out on pages 11 to 18.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBLITIES OF TRUESTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The charitable company’s Trustees (who are also the directors of Willow Nursery and Pre-School Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitable company’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charitable company is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in 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 EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 130 of the charities act 2011; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements 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
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Robert Pyke AFA MIPA R & J Business Solutions North Street Langport TA10 9RL
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Note | |||||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming resources from | 2 | 284,580 | 100,000 | 384,580 | 239,500 |
| charitable activities | |||||
| Investment income | 2,812 | - |
2,812 | 2,058 | |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 287,392 | 100,000 | 387,392 | 241,558 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Charitable activities | 3/4 | (299,926) |
(299,926) | (253,249) | |
| Governance costs | 5 | (9,132) | (9,132) | (10,483) | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | (309,058) | - | (309,058) | (263,732) | |
| NET (OUTGOING) RESOURCES | |||||
| FOR THE YEAR/NET | |||||
| (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR | (21,666) | 100,000 | 78,334 | (22,174) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 171.013 | - | 171,013 | 193,187 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | |||||
| FORWARD | 10 |
149,347 | 100,000 | 249,347 | 171,013 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 15 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 8 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES LONG TERM LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted income funds 11 TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £ 59,886 18,073 283,389 301,462 (77,064) 224,398 284,284 34,937 249,347 249,347 |
2023 £ 58,844 17,758 197,911 |
2023 £ 58,844 17,758 197,911 |
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215,669 |
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(62,898) 152,771 211,615 |
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40,602 171,013 |
40,602 |
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| 171,013 | |||
The notes on pages 15 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
BALANCE SHEET continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees are satisfied that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
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i. ensuring that the charitable company keeps adequate accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act, and
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ii. preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee on the 07/02/2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
E Rogers J A Pyke
E Rogers (Chairman) J A PYKE (TREASURER)
Company Registration Number: 5941901
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The notes on pages 15 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in accordance with the financial reporting standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Companies Act 2006, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Incoming Resources
Grant income is recognised in the period specified by the donor. Grants awarded for the performance of a charitable service or the production of charitable goods are recognised as incoming resources from charitable activities. Other grants received are recognised as voluntary income.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charitable company. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes, expenditure that meets these criteria is charged to the fund.
Resources Expended
Resources expended are recognised in the period they are incurred and include any attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
Costs which are directly attributable to meting charitable objects are classified as provision of charitable services. These costs are directly allocated to activities.
Costs which are indirectly attributable to meeting charitable objectives are classified as support costs. Such support costs are allocated to activities based on an approximation of support staff time.
Costs associated with the general running of the charitable company which are not attributable to meeting charitable objects are classified as governance costs.
Fixed Assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
| Property Improvements | - 5% straight line |
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| Equipment | - 25% straight line |
| Fixtures & Fittings | - 20% straight line |
| Computer Equipment | - 1/3 straight line |
2. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fees & SCC Grants | 281,731 | 100,000 | 381,731 | 263,218 |
| Other grants, sponsorship and | ||||
| sundry income | 2,849 | 0 | 2,849 | 3,282 |
| 284,580 | 100,000 | 384,580 | 239,500 | |
| COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Nursery and Pre-School Services | 299,926 | 0 | 299,926 | 253,249 |
| COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE | ||||
| Nursery and | Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
| Pre-School | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Costs | £ | £ | ||
| £ | ||||
| Nursery and Pre-School Services | 299,926 | 299,926 | 253,249 |
3. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
4. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
5. NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging:
| This is stated after charging: | |||
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| Depreciation Independent Examiners fee Governance Costs |
2024 £ 2,093 660 9,132 |
2023 £ 1,290 660 10,483 |
2023 £ 1,290 |
6. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Total staff costs were as follows:
| Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs Pension |
2024 £ 233,495 8,921 6,051 248,467 |
2023 £ 188,533 5,464 2,339 196,336 |
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Particulars of employees:
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents, was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | |
| Number of direct staff | 19 | 19 |
No employee received remuneration of more than £60,000 during the year (2022 - Nil).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 October 2023 Additions Disposals At 30 September 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 October 2023 Charges for the year At 30 September 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2024 At 30 September 2023 |
Freehold Property £ Property Improvements £ Equipment £ 50,000 5,580 7,302 |
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| 50,000 5,580 7,302 |
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| Freehold Property £ Property Improvements £ Equipment £ - 1,186 6,608 - 279 231 |
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| - 1,465 6,839 |
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| 50,000 4,115 463 |
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| 50,000 4,394 694 |
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cont
| COST At 1 October 2023 Additions Disposals At 30 September 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 October 2023 Charges for the year At 30 September 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2024 At 30 September 2023 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ Computer Equipment £ Total £ 27,385 1,389 91,656 2,900 235 3,135 - |
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| 30,285 1,624 94,791 |
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| Fixtures & Fittings £ Computer Equipment £ Total £ 24,005 1,013 32,812 1,411 172 2093 |
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| 25,416 1,185 34,905 |
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| 4,869 439 59,886 |
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| 3,380 376 58,844 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
8. DEBTORS
| Trade debtors Prepayments PAYE and social security Sundry debtors REDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors PAYE Pension Wages control account Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 2,478 635 14,960 - 18,073 2024 £ 267 - - - 76,797 77,064 |
2023 £ 2,192 606 14,960 2,532 17,759 2023 £ - 1,284 502 - 61,112 62,898 |
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9. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
10. INCOME FUNDS
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2023 | Resources | Resources | 30 Sept 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Funds | 171,013 | 287,392 | (309,058) | 149,347 |
| Restricted Funds | 0 | 100,000 | 0 | 100,000 |
| Total | 171,013 | 387,392 | (309,058) | 249,347 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
11. ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
| Tangible Fixed Assets £ Unrestricted Income Funds Restricted Income Funds 59,886 Total Funds 59,886 |
Net Current Assets £ Long Term Liabilities £ 124,398 100,000 (34,937) 224,398 (34,937) |
Total £ 149,347 100,000 249,347 |
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12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The charitable company was under the control of the Trustees throughout the current year.
It was agreed by the board on 23 October 2024 to continue to use annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll services from R & J Business Solutions. Mrs. J Pyke (Treasurer) is a Director of this Company. During the period under review R & J Business Solutions received £9,792 (including VAT) for their services. (2023: £11,143 including VAT). R&J Business Solutions are heavily involved in Willow’s day to day running and prepared all information and forecasts regarding reports to apply for funding of the new site.
Mrs E Cross, was paid to help as relief which is separate from her duties as chairperson. During the year she received £11,826 (2023, £6,324) for her help and her Husband Mr W Cross received £140 (2023 £350) for repairs to the site.
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The members who are also the Directors and Trustees undertake to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up either whilst a member or within one year of their membership ceasing. The maximum contribution required from each member is £1.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The following page does not form part of the statutory financial statements which are the subject of the independent examiner’s report on pages 9 to 10.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITES Fees & SCC Grants Investment income Other Grants, sponsorship and sundry income Donations TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED ON CHARITBLE ACTIVITIES Nursery and Pre-School Services Purchases and Activities Rent Wages and Salaries Employer’s NIC Pension Uniform Children’s snacks Rates and Water Light and Heat Repairs and Maintenance Insurance Accountancy, Audit and Bookkeeping Legal and Professional Fees Telephone Office Expenses Depreciation Printing, Stationery and Postage Staff Training Laundry and Cleaning Entertaining Subscriptions Bank Charges Mortgage interest Loan interest Bad Debts Profit on Disposal Donation TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR |
2024 £ 281,731 2,812 2,849 100,000 387,392 2024 £ 3,113 5,500 233,495 8,921 6,051 369 8,115 626 5,894 1,657 1,241 9,792 9,422 877 1,543 2,093 173 357 5,943 60 1,362 (68) - 953 1,546 - 22 309,058 78,334 |
2024 £ 281,731 2,812 2,849 100,000 387,392 2024 £ 3,113 5,500 233,495 8,921 6,051 369 8,115 626 5,894 1,657 1,241 9,792 9,422 877 1,543 2,093 173 357 5,943 60 1,362 (68) - 953 1,546 - 22 309,058 78,334 |
2023 £ 236,218 2,058 3,282 241,558 2023 £ 2,475 5,500 188,533 5,464 2,339 751 7,326 (2) 3,676 5,462 2,582 11,143 14,819 831 2,071 1,290 563 642 6,435 - 519 123 - 1,090 - - 100 263,732 (22,174) |
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