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2025-03-31-accounts

(thstead Commoo. Trustee's Annual Re ort 31 March 2025 TAR We value, respect, welcome and include all children and their families regardless of their nationality, gender, disabilityi religion, familyi or social status. This year has been another positive and rewarding one for the preschool, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support we receive from our community, families, and professionals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Newlands Pub for their continued donations. Their generosity makes a significant difference to the preschool. special thank you goes to Lesley, who has been a fantastic volunteer throughout the year. Lesley supports the preschool in many ways and always gives her time generously. In particular, we would like to thank her for helping Rachael with the organisation of the Christmas raffle, which was a great success. so thank you Rachael and Lesley you are both brilliant. We would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to Hannah. who stepped into the role of manager while Charlotte was on maternity leave. Hannah has been amazing in thi5 role, 5howin8 dedication. leadership, and commitment, and ensuring the preschool continued to run smoothly during this period. We are also grateful to Co-op for their kind donation, which has helped to support the preschool and its activities through its Local Community Fund, thank you for the shoppers who chose us as their cause. We are proud that our preschool continuesto be recommended by both parents and professionals, reflecting the high-quality care, learning, and support we strive to provide for every child. This year. the children enjoyed a range of enriching outings and experiences, including visits to the local library and the theatre. One of the highlights was a hands-on reptile experience with Lilly the Red Tailed Boa and friends. which provided a memorable and educational opportunity for the children. Finally, we would like to thank the committee for their hard work, commitment, and support throughout the year, and the staff team for being truly amazing. Their dedicatr"on, passion, and care ensure that the preschool continues to be a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place for our children to learn and grow.

Northstead Cornrnunity Pre-school Reilstered Charlty Number,. 1123897 Financial Statements for the perlod ended 31 Marth 2025

NORTHSTEAO COMMuNifi PRE.SCH(KJt Contents of the Fln3n¢i•l St•tements for the Period Ended 31 Marrh 202S Pa8e Charity Inforrnation Tru5tees' Report Receipts and Payments Acwunt Statement of Assets and Liabilstses Note5 to the finantial statèments Report ofthe independeni examiner

NOATHSTEAD COMMUNrrY PRE-SCHOOL Charlty Irtformation For The Period Ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES: Rachael Russell Oebra Blackburn Kirsty Balon AbÈoy Wenningtort Charlotte Neilson Elizabeth David Sarah Jenkin5 REGISTERED ADDRESS: Northstead Community Pre-school Northstead Methodist Church Hall GNendale Road ScarborouKh North Yorkshire Y012 6LG REGisfERED CHARITYNUM8ER: 1123897 INDEPENDENTEXAMINER: Michael Richrnond FCCA Champleys Accountant5 First Floor Off ice Champley Mews Market Place Pickerin¥ Y018 7AE BANKERS: Unity Trust Bank 4 BrInd￿V Place Birmtngham BI 258 Page I

140RTHSTEAD COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL Tyustees, Report For the Perlod Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report wlth the flnancial statement5 of the Charity for the period ended 31 March 2025. OWECTIVES AND A￿1VITIEs OF THE CHARITY The principal objective of the charity is to enhance the development of chiSdren under school a8e, to provide appropriate play and educarion facillties. to encourage parentslprimary carer5 to partake in the 8roup activilies and to ensure all children artd f3milies are welcome regardless or race. religion. 5t3tU5 and ability. PUBLIC BENEFIT The trustees have had due regard to Public Benefit 8uidance published by thè Charity Commission. Northstead Community P￿-sChOOl.s provision of day nursery and pre-s¢hool play￿0Up activits lor local children is a great benefit to both local children and their parents. Furthermore, the educational benefits are apparent to local schools and the general community. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Northstead Comrnunity Pre-S¢hool is an unincorporated Associatr'on and it5 trustees are elected in commirtee meetires. The committee consist5 of a chair. secretary and treasurer with between two and nine additional elected ￿embers. Paid comrnittee members, if any, cannot vote. The charity's registered number and registered address is included on pa8e l of the financial statements. REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT, ACTivmES AP4D ACHievEMENT5 During the period, the charity has continued to provide a day nursery and pre-school playgroup to local children under 5th001 age. OVERALL FINANCIAL POSITION The detail of the Receipts and Payment5 lof the period can be found on page four. The overall operating deficit for the period wa5 £3.511. Further detail of the overall income and expenditure tO8ether with the statement of Assets and Liabilitie5 can be found on pa8es four and five. RISK MANAGEMENT The organisation has policres and pro¢edure5 in place to reduce the risks to the charity, it's Staff and members lin terms of safeguarding. fraud. ery¢r and cL4lms1 to an a¢￿ptable operatin8 level. TRUSTEES The trustees dLtrlng the periiJ under review were.. Rachael Ru55è11 Debra Blackburn Kirsty 8alon Abbèy Wenniwton Charlotte Nellson Elizabeth David Sarah lenkins (appointed 11112120241 Page 2

NORTHSTEAD COMMUNITY PRE.SCHOOL Trustees, Report For the Period Ended 31 March 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE'S RESPONS181LITIES The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records thar are Sufficient to show and explain the charl￿9 transaction5 and to disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position ol the charity at any time. The trustees are responsible lor the preparation of receipts and payments attounts and a statement of assets and liabilities in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applKable regulations. The tru5tee5 are also responsible lor 5afe8uardin5 the a55ets gf the charity and for takin8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irreguladties. ON BEHALF OF THE YRusf£ES- Rachael Russell i December 2025 Page 3

NORTHSTEAD COMMUNrrY PRE-SCHOOL Receipts and Payments AccL￿nt h>r the year ènded 31 March 2025 Restricted Unrestricted 2025 Total Funds Funds Funds Period 1.09.23 to 31.03.24 NOTE RECEIPTS.. NYCC funding Parental fees Other receipts Other grants HMRC employment allowance Interest received 129.029 8,793 3.094 129.029 8,793 71,332 10,512 11.210 6.516 2,196 364 3,0￿) 4,946 4,946 146,704 149.704 102,130 PAYMENTS.. Rent and cost of premises Wage5 and Nl costs Equipmeni Activrties and play materials Admin. IT and 5tsts0￿ry costs Insurance Refreshrnents Examination fees Adverti51ng Staff trainin8 Subscriptions Cleanlng Miscellaneous expenses Accouniancy fees Bad debts Bank charges 7.080 128,357 279 2.299 1.797 1,190 71? 360 7.080 128.357 1,813 6.251 1.797 1.190 717 360 4.102 54,302 2.797 3.191 842 588 440 354 19 323 296 320 631 1.645 335 159 1.534 3,952 728 827 557 1,605 1,760 24 149 728 827 557 1.60S 1.760 24 149 5,486 147.729 153,215 70,344 Net IOutgolngllin¢oming Resour05 lor the period 12,4861 11,0251 13,5111 31,786 Cash fund5 brought forward at l Aprll 2024 2.755 37.836 40.591 8.805 Cash funds carried forward * 31 Marth 2025 269 36.811 37,080 40.591 Page 4

NORTHSTEAD COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL Statement of Assets and Llablllt5es at 31 March 2025 Restricted Unrestricted 2025 Total Fund5 Funds Fund5 2024 CASH FUNDS Cash at bank and in hand 269 36,811 37.080 40.591 269 36.811 37.080 40.591 OTHER MONETARY ASs￿s Trade debtors 783 783 545 783 783 545 LIABILITIES Trade creditors Other treditors Atcrued expense5 Social security and other taxes 315 503 2.214 468 665 2,520 2,083 66> 2,520 2.083 5,268 5,268 3,5¢X) Approved by the boord of Trusrees on and 518ned on it5 behalf by'.- Debra 81ackburn i £li December 2025 Pa8e 5

NORTH5fEAD COMMUNln PRE.SCHOOL Plotes to the FlTranclal Statemerrts for the perlod ended JI March 2025 ACCOU14nNG POLICIES Basis of Accountin8-. The Trustees have taken advantaKe of the tharities Act 2011 and preparEd ihE accDunts on 3 Receipt5 and Payments basi5. Tht presentation currprKy is £ Sterling. Turnover: Turnover represents 8QVErnment Funding and parental fees received for the prow5ion ol chik4care. Oth•r R•c•lpts Perigd 1.09.23 to 2025 31.03.24 Donations Late pickup and payment credit charges Income for eventsltrips 2,367 11,148 56 727 3,094 11,210 Othef Grants Pèriod 1.09.23 to 31.03.24 2025 Scarborough Borough Counal North Yorkshire County Council Grant far outside area urniston Parish Council- Grant for outside area OxEd and Asse55rnEnt Coop Food Group 3,016 3.500 5C(I SLX) 6,516 Equlpment Period 1.09.23 to 31.03.24 2025 Trike stora8e Shed Rabrs Chariot Craft shelf Laptop T£vJdler math5 and mark making shed 8arnboo panelling and Room5capes Sensory equ1pment 799 341 394 279 887 1.260 650 1,813 2,797 Trustee rtmuntratlon and b•r Ir is a requiremenr ol the charity's governing document that the prtrschool manager be a Trustee of the th3riiv This trustee received remuneration of £25.￿s12024 - £13.7581 in respect of their employmenr a5 pre-sthool manager No trustees received rEmuTreration for arting In iheir capacity a5 a trusiee. Trustees, empenses During rhe year, expenses totalllrt8 £2,33912024 £1.0251 were paid by, and reirnbur5ed to 312024- 11 trustees. Page 6

NORTHSYEAD COMMUNITY PftE.SCHOOL Notes to the Financial Statements for the perlod ended 31 March 2025 RE￿AlcrED FUNDS The restricted funds represent monies received for speufic purposes, as follows.. As disclosed in nore 3 to the flnancial statements, grants totalling ¢3,CQO were received from North Yorkshire County Council, OKEd and Assessment and Coop Food Group towards the purchase of equipment for the outside area. Included In."estricted funds at 31 March 2025 is E269 in respect of these grants. Page 7

NORTHSTEAD COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL A•port ol the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Northstead Community Pre-school I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of Northstead Community Pre-sch¢)ol (the Trust) for the period Ènded 31 March 2025. which are set out on pages four to seven. Resp￿51b11itles and basis of report As the char?ty trustees of the frust you responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the req¥Jirements of the Chartties Act 20111.the Arfl. I report In respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Ati and in carrwn8 out my ex3rnination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of thè Act. Independerrt examinerfs statement I have ¢Lyxpleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In connection with the examination living me cause to believe that in any marerial respect.. accounting retords were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Art- or the a￿o￿ntS do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come aeross no other matters In connertion with the examsnation to whith attention Should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the auounts to be Michael Richmond FCCA Champleys Accountants Firrt Floof Offite Champley Mews Markel Place Pickering YOI8 7AE Dated.. 1511212025 Page 8