Cornpany registration number.. 06673935
Charity registralion number.. 1127227
Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
for
Ja¢k and Jill's Pre-school {Lichfield)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Dains Audit Ltd
Chartered Accountanty
2 Chamberlain Square
Paradise Circus
Birmingham
B3 3AX

Jatk and Jill's Pre-school ILi¢hfield)
Contents of the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Page
Legal and Administrative Infonnation
Report of the Trustees
24
Independent Examiner's Report
Ststement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
8-11

Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfield)
Reference and Administrative Information
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
CONSTITUTION:
Jack and Jill's Pre-school (Lichfield) is a company limited by guarantee and a regislered charity
governed by its Memorandum 2nd Articles of Association.
DIRECTORSllRUSTEES: Mandy Carter
Chairperson from 27 February 2025
Jennifer Punshon
Treasurer
Vicky Hussain
resigned 9 September 2024
Lehnne HaTriS
terminated 4 March 2026
Anne Matthewman resigned 22 May 2025
Emma Hill
terminated 5 May 2026
Alex Law
resigned 27 February 2025
Clare Phizacklea
resigned 27 Febnwy 2025
Laura Wilson
resigned 27 February 2025
Charlie Lennon
appointed 28 February 2025
Benjamin Elliott
appoinied 24 February 2026
Victoria Elliott
appointed 24 February 2026
Louise Gardner
appointed 24 February 2026
Ashley Gordon
appointed 24 February 2026
Lucy Mitchell
appointed 24 February 2026
SECRETARY..
Charlie Lennon
appointed 28 February 2025
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Darwin Hall
Heatheot Place
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6RQ
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06673935 IEngland and Wales)
1127227
CHARrrY NUMBER:
BANKERS:
Cooperative Bar
INDEPENDEIYT
EXAMINER:
M Gurney FCCA, DChA
of Dains Audit Ltd
2 Chamberlain Square
Paradise Circus
Birn)ingham
B3 3AX

Jack aDd Jill's Prt-sehool (Liehfield)
Report of the trustees for the year ending 31 August 2025
The truslees are pleased to present their report together with the financiai statements of the charity for
the year ending 31 August 2025.
Legal and administrative information set out on page I foms part of this report. The finan¢ial staiements
comply with current statutory requirements, the rnemorandum and arti¢les of association and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Re¢ommend¢d Practic¢ applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
Republic of Ireland effective l January 2019.
S¢rueture Governan¢t and Managemeul
Governing Document
Jack and Jill's Pre-S¢hool (Lichfield) is a charitable ¢ompany limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15
August 2008 and registered as a ch2rity in 2008. The ¢ompany was established under a Memorandum
of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable cornpany and is governed
under the Arti¢l¢s of A55o¢iation. In the event of the company being wound up members are required
to contribute amount not exceeding £1.
Recruitment and Appointment of Directors
The directors of the company are a150 charity trustees for th¢ purpose of charity law. Under the Articles
of Asso¢iation the Management Committee sh211 consist of a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and
between two and nine elected members. Comtnitt¢e memb¢rs are elected for a terni of on¢ year al the
Annual General Meeting.
Trustee Induction xlld Training
When a new trustee is appoint¢d they are provided with a pack which contains..
A copy of the Memorandutn and Articles of A550ciation'
A copy of the most recent annual report and accounts.
Copy minutes of previous trustees, meetings-
A copy Of the Charity Commission guidance 'The Essential Trustee,.
Objeets of the Cbarity
The objects of the Pre-s¢hool are to enhance the development and education of children primarily
under statutory school age by en¢ouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their
children through community groups and by'.-
Offering appropriate play, educalion and care facilities and training courses, together with the
rI￿t of parents to take responsibility for and to be involved in the a¢tivities of such groups,
ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture,
religion, means or ability,
Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public
interest in and recognition of such needs,
Instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and obj¢¢ts of the Pre-school learning
.411ianc¢.
Publie Benefit
The trustees coJ)firni that they have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and have complied with
their duties under the Charities A¢1 2011 by providing high quality education to pre-school children.

Jack aDd Jill's Pre-sehool (Liehfield)
Report of the trustee5 foT tbe year eoding 31 August 2025 (CoDtinued)
Aetivitie5, #chievements and future developments
We currently have 28 number of ¢hildren on roil, totalling 449 hours per week. Children can attend a
range of sessions to b=st suit their needs. We ar¢ open 5 days a week from 8..30-14..30 during tern)
time, providing government funded and privately funded early years ¢ducation for 24 year-old
children. We wer¢ particularly pleased that our Autumn tern) numbers for the 2025-26 academic year
were up by 49.70/y compared with Autumn term 2024. We aim to offer families a financia]ly
acce55ible early years setting.
During sessions, we support e8¢h child's learning and development using the 7 areas within the EYFS
statutory framework. These areas fom) the basis of our daily activitie5 but we activ¢ly encourage
¢hildren'5 individual interests and are highly responsive to their individual needs.
Jack and Jill's Pre-schtsol received a'Good' Ofsted rating in all ¢ategories in 2024. On
recommeT]dation by Ofsted. staff have improved planning and adapted it to meet the needs and
interests of Current learners. Going fon¥ards, we plan to integrate further opportunities for off-site
lewning into our planning. To enable this, we will purchase an appropriate travel system. We hope
this will also raise the profile of our Pre-school in the local are£ therefore generating interest and
future business.
FinaDtial statements
The attached financial statements show the currenf state of the charity's finances.
Reserves policy
At 31 August 2025 free reserv¢s tota]led £9,981 {2024 £15,691). This falls within the range agreed by
the trustees.
Risk managemeDt
The trustees activel>' review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis. This review
includes financial. operational and business risks. The trustees have established systems to mitigate
significant risks.
Goillg Con¢ern
The trustees are confident that the organisation has sufficient resources for the next twelve months and
on that basis the aecounts have been prepared on the going concern basis. Th¢ political and economic
situation post Covid did tdversely impact the number of children aitending the pre-school, however the
number of children on the register has returned to a healthy level and has been maintained inline with
academic ycar seasonal fluctuations. A working party of trustees are introducing further improvements
to th¢ policies and procedures of the charity including the introduction of a digital platfomi for sharing
and accessing data and re¢ords.

Jack and Jill's Pre-scbool (Liebfield)
Report of tbe trustees for the year ending 31 August 2025 (CoDtiuued)
Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The trU￿eeS {who are also dire¢tors of the Jack and Jill's Pre-S¢hool (Lichfield) for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted A¢¢ounting Pr￿tIce).
Company law requires the tNstees to prepa￿ financial stal¢rnents for each finan¢tal year, which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable ¢ompany and of the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditur¢, of the charitable company for the year.
En preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply theTn ¢onsistently-
observe the methods and principles in th¢ Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates thai are Teasonable and prudent,.
Stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any materia]
departures disclosed and ¢xplained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume
that the ¢haritable company will ¢ontinue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper ac¢ounting records that disclose with reasonable
accura¢y at any time the finan¢ial 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 a55Cts of the ¢haritable Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
IndepeDdellt ExamlDer
A resolution will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting that M Gumey FCCA. DChA of Dains
Audit Ltd b¢ reappointed as indep¢ndent examiner of lh¢ ¢harity for the ensuing year.
Small Company Exemptions
This report is prepared in accordan¢e with the special provisions relating to small companies within part
15 of the Companies Act 2006.
By order of the trustees
Mandy Carter
22 May 2026

IDdependeDt EiamiDer'5 RepoTt to the Trustees of
Jack #nd Jill's Pre•Scbool (Liehfield)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the compa￿Y for the year ended 31
August 2025 whi¢h are set out on pages 6 to I l.
Responsibilities aDd basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act')-
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not requir¢d to be audited under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent e￿dminalI0n. I report in respect of my examination of
your ¢ompany's accounts as carried out under se¢tion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'}.
In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of ihe 2011 Act.
Independent examiller's statem¢nt
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in conne¢tion
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any materia] respe¢t.'
accounting records were not kept in respe¢1 of the company as r¢quired by section 386 of the 2006
Act; or
the accounts do not a¢¢ord with those records. or
the accounts do not ¢omply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the mdhods and principles ofihe Statement
of Recommended Pra¢tice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other rnatters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to ¢nable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
M Gurney FCCA, DChA
of Dains Audit Ltd
2 Chamberlain Square
Paradise Circus
Birn)ingham
B3 3AX
22 May 2026

Jack and Jillys Pre-sehool (Li¢hfield)
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure Aeeount)
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
r4otes
UDrestricted
Funds
2025
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Income from:
Charitable activiii¢s'.
Operation of a pre-school
Fundraising
74,929
523
84,484
82
Totgl income
75,452
84.566
Expenditurt OD:
Charitable activities
81,162
83,567
Totgl expenditure
81,162
83.567
Net inromel{expenditurel
{5,7101
999
Totsl Funds at 31 August 2024
15,691
14,692
Total funds at 31 Allgust 2025
9.981
15.691
The statement of financial activiti¢s includes all 8ain5 and losses re¢ognised in the year.
All incoming resources and re50ur¢es expended derive from continuing activities.

Jack aDd Jill*s Pre-school (Li¢hfield)
Balance Sheet
31 August 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed auets
Tangible ass¢ts
Current a55ets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,174
12,498
2.653
18.089
15,672
20,742
Creditors
Amtsunts falling due withirt ot)e year
io
5,691
5.051
Net current Assetsl(liabilities)
9,981
15,691
Net gssets
9,981
15.691
Unre5tri¢ted income fund5
Unrestricted funds
9.981
15,691
For the year ending 31 August 2025 the Company was entitled tt> exemption from audit under se¢tlOD 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small ctsmpanie5.
Directors, r¢sponsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of Lis accounts for the year in question in
a¢cordance with section 476.
Th¢ directtsrs acknowledge their responsibilities for eornplying with the requirements of the A¢t with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepaTed in accordance with the provisions applicable to comparties subject
to the 5rnall companies regime within Part 15 of the Companie5 A¢t 2006 and with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
Approved by the Board for issue on 22 May 2026
Jennifer Punshon
Director
Company R¢gistration No. 06673935

Jack and Jlll's Pre-sthool (Liehfield)
Notes to the Finan¢ial StatemeDts
For tht year ended 31 August 2025
Ae¢ounting poli¢ies
The finan¢i31 statetnents have been prepared under the historical ¢ost convention and in 3ccordan¢e with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing
their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the and Rcpublic of Ireland
IFRS 102) effe¢iive l January 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK a]]d Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Art 2006.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The principal accounting polici¢5 adopted in the preparation of the finan¢ial statements are as follows..
Fees
Fees are recognised a5 earned.
Donations and Grants
Income from donation5 and grants. including Capital grants, is included in incorne when these are receivabl¢.
When donors specify that donations and grdnts are for particular restricted purp05¢5 whsch do not amount to pr¢-
condiiion5 regarding entitlement, this in¢ome 15 included as restricted income when re¢¢ivable.
Interest re¢eivable
Interest receivable is included in the Statement of Financial A¢tivit2es in the year in whieh it 15 r¢¢eivable.
Expetsditure
All expenditure is recogni5¢d once thcre is a legal or ¢onstructiV¢ obligation to that expenditure, Lt is probable
settlement is rquired at)d the amount C￿1 be measured reliably.
Government grants
In¢ome from government grants is a¢¢ounted forto recogni5e ihe income in tht period in which related c05t5 aris¢.
If the grant is re¢eivable without specif5¢ related costs being incurred the grant proceeds are recognised when they
are re¢¢ivable.
Tangible fixed asset$
All fixed assets are capitalised. Depreciation is provid¢d at the following annual rates in ord¢r to write off each
asset over its estimated useful life.
Computers
Fixtures and flttings
25 /fj on straight line basis
20Y¢ on straight line basls
Fund accounting
Restricted funds are to be llsed for specific putposes laid down by the grant nJaking body or doDOr.
Unrestricted funds are in¢omitl8 resources receivable for expenditure on the general objectives of the charity.
Going tonce
The accounts have been prepared on the going con¢em basis. As explained in the trustees, report, the COVID
pandemic adversely affected the pre-school, how¢v¢r the level of activity has now recov¢Ted io a sustairtable level
and the tnLStees are ¢ortfident that the pre-school has sufficient resources to continue trading for the foreseeable
fuh]re.
2. Charity $titus
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share Capital. The liability of each men)ber in the event
of winding up is limtted to £1.

Jack and Jill'$ Prewschool (Lichfield}
Notes to tbe Finaneial Statements
For the Yegr Ended 31 August 2025 {Continlled)
3. Income from operation of & pre-school
202S
2024
SCC Funded sessions
Private sessions
61.401
13,528
68,536
15.948
74,929
84,484
4. ChAritable expeDditure
2025
2024
Salaries
Employer's pensions
A8ency staff
Staff and ttustee training
R¢sollrces and snacks
Rent
Insurance
Telephone and intemet
Sundry expenses
Payroll
Independent examiner
Depreciation
61,343
1,088
254
256
2,868
9,677
520
1,610
690
59,360
1,484
4.364
114
2,466
9,676
518
1,685
1,314
936
1.650
.740
81,162
83,567
5. f4et income
2025
2024
This js stated after charging..
Independent Examiner- independent examination
other
1,740
1,650
936
6. Taxation
No liability to UK coryoration tax arose on ordinary activities for th¢ year ended 31 Au8USt 202512024- £Nill.

J#ek and Jill's Pre-school (Licbfield)
Notes to the Financial Statements
For tbe Year Ended 31 August 2025 (CoDtillued)
7. Stsff cost$ &nd trn$tee5 remunergtion
2025
2024
Wages and Salaries
Defined ¢ontribution pension ¢ontributions
61,343
1,088
59.360
1,484
62,431
60.844
AveTage number of full-tin]e ¢qusvaleni employees
during the year
Furthering the charities objects
No employee eamed more than £60.000 per annum {2024 Nil).
Trustees received no remuneration for a¢ting in the Capacity of tr￿stee (2024- £Nil) and were not reimbur5¢d for
any of their expenses in the year (2024- £Nil}.
8. Tangible fixed assets
CoJDputer5
Fixture$
and
rittings
Total
Cost
At I September 2024 and 31 August 2025
488
883
1,371
Depreciation
Ai I September 2024
488
883
1.371
Charge for year
At 31 August 2025
488
883
1,371
Net Book Value at 31 August 2025
9. Debtors: Amount5 falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade Debtors
3,174
2,654
3,174
2.654
-1

Jatk and Jill's Pre•S¢hool (Li¢hfield)
Notes to ibe Fittancial Stattments
For tbt year ended 31 August 2025 (tODtiDlitd)
9. Creditors: Arnounts f211iNg due within one year
2025
2024
TTade CreditOTS and Acmials
PAYE and National Insuran¢e
Pension Contributions
Fees R¢ceiYe in Advance
3,501
4,030
225
1,965
629
362
5.691
5,051