Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 09 2024 31 08 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Little Acorns Pre-School (Huntingdon) Other names charity is known by Little Acorns Pre-School Registered charity number (if any) 1125456 Charity's principal address Community Room, c/o Stukeley Meadows Primary School, Wertheim Way Huntingdon, Cambs. Postcode PE29 6UH ~~—~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Nicola Benge Chairperson 2 Lisa Lacey Treasurer 3 Amy Oliver Fundraiser 4 Bernadette Ducket Minutes Secretary 5 Karen Rossi 6 Sarah Johnson 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~ae~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Section A Reference and administration details
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
Pre-School Learning Alliance Model Pre-School Constitution 2011 How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees (Officers and Committee Members) are elected for one year at Trustee selection methods the Annual General Meeting (held in October), Retiring officers and (eg. appointed by, elected by) Committee members are eligible for re-election.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: (a) offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; (b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the
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local areas;
(c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
During the supervised 3 or 6 hour pre-school sessions for the academic year 2024-2025, pre-school children had opportunities to paint, play with sand/water/playdough/soil/bark/clay/pasta/cornflakes/lentils, complete jigsaws, play with a wide variety of toys and games, role-play and dressup, use a vast selection of craft materials, cycle & scooter, climb & slide, Summary of the main activities undertaken for the develop ball skills, sing, listen to stories, learn Jolly Phonics action songs with YouTube videos, do baking (cutting sugar amounts), eat and make public benefit in relation to healthy snacks, taste foods from different religions and countries, enjoy these objects (include within playing outside with our natural resources and grow (and eat) their own this section the statutory declaration that trustees have vegetables … to name but a few! We established a book & table-top games library for families to borrow. had regard to the guidance All of these activities (and many others) ensured that the pre-school issued by the Charity children were working towards the learning and development Commission on public requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation benefit) Stage.
The trustees and staff of the pre-school have paid due regard to the public benefit of the charity in that all activities undertaken work towards the ‘advancement of education’ of the pre-school children and their parents/carers in the area local to the charity’s premises.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and erformance p
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
For the academic year 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025, the preschool offered up to 30 hours of pre-school sessions (funded for those in the term after their third birthday) per child.
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the
The pre-school management committee has built enough reserves to have a 4-month contingency fund.
charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Nicola Benge Full name(s) Andrew Napoli Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chairperson Treasurer etc) Date 03/05/2026
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| Little Acorns Pre-School (Huntingdon) | Little Acorns Pre-School (Huntingdon) | 1125456 | ||
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| For the period | Receipts andpayments accounts 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 To For the period from |
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| Fees - 80,945 - 80,945 108,023 Fundraising - - - - - Grants - - - - - Bank Interest 263 - - 263 356 Snack Money - - - - - Other 223 - - 223 - Donations 249 # - - 249 - Milk - - - - - Sub total(Gross income for AR) 735 80,945 - 81,680 108,379 ~~a=~~ |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 735 80,945 - 81,680 108,379 ~~—————~~ |
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| Rent,Insurance & Repairs - 9,213 - 9,213 7,315 Legal,Professional & Admin Fees - 1,877 - 1,877 1,571 FundraisingCosts - 66 - 66 - Governance Costs - 50 - 50 50 Telephone,Postage & Stationery - 739 - 739 426 Ink, photos 813 - - 813 756 Housekeeping 1,980 - - 1,980 3,322 Catering& Sundryexpenses 373 - - 373 974 Website & Advertising - - - Staff training,wages,tax & NI 90,503 90,503 82,189 Children's activities - - - Charitable donation - - - - - Sub total 3,166 102,448 - 105,614 96,603 ~~meee~~ |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 3,166 102,448 - 105,614 96,603 ~~—————~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) | - 2,431 - 21,503 |
- 21,503 | - - 23,934 | - - 23,934 | 11,776 | 11,776 |
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| A6 Cash funds last year end | - - - |
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| Cash funds this year end | - 2,431 - 21,503 |
- 21,503 | - - 23,934 | 11,776 | 11,776 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Contingency Fundraising Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - 26,066 - 2,409 - - - 28,475 Agreement Error Agreement Error Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Nicola Benge |
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LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
INCOME STATEMENT
| Income Fees Fundraising Grants Donations Bank Interest Other Total Income Expenditure Rent and Insurance Repairs and Maintenance Total Premises Legal and Professional Fees Administration Fees Fundraising Costs Governance Costs Advertising Ink and Photo's Telephone, Postage, Stationary Sundry Total Administration Housekeeping Catering Total Operating Staff Training Wages and Salaries Total Staff Total Expenditure Profit/(Loss) For The Year |
£ £ 80,945 0 0 249 263 223 81,679 9,213 9,213 1,108 769 66 50 0 813 739 0 3,545 1,980 373 2,352 249 90,254 90,503 105,614 (23,934) 2025 |
£ £ 108,023 0 0 0 356 0 108,379 7,315 0 7,315 300 1,271 0 50 0 756 426 387 3,190 3,322 587 3,909 804 81,385 82,189 96,602 11,777 2024 |
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LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
BALANCE SHEET
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| Balance 1 September 2024 | ||||
| Cash | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bank | 46,758 | 35,338 | ||
| Fundraising Account | 2,409 | 2,379 | ||
| Interest Account | 26,066 | 75,233 | 25,739 63,456 |
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| Income | 81,679 | 108,379 | ||
| Expenditure | 105,614 | 96,602 | ||
| Balance 31 August 2025 | 51,299 | 75,233 | ||
| Cash | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bank | 24,349 | 46,758 | ||
| Fundraising Account | 2,432 | 2,409 | ||
| Interest Account | 24,518 | 26,066 | ||
| Balance 31 August 2025 | 51,299 | 75,233 |
LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Report on the accounts of the pre-school for the year ended 31[st] August 2025
Although not a charity the accounts in the current year, as in previous years are completed to the standards set by the charities act 1993 ,on a profit and loss basis, not cash basis.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you would be responsible for the preparation of these accounts, you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities act 1993 (the act) does not apply.
It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the charity commissioners under section 43(7) of the act whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions give by the charity commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 of such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required of an audit and consequently i do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the act: and
To prepare the accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the act.
Have not been met; or
To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Andrew Springthorpe FCCA AJS Accountants Ltd Gibson House Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6XU