NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31-Jul-25
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
CONTENTS
| Directors’ and Trustees’ report | 1 |
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| Report of the Independent Examiner | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 |
Development, Activities and Achievements
Newnham Nursery is an independent pre-school nursery and a registered charity. There has been no change to the committee members, board of directors, or the legal structure of the nursery during the year.
The nursery has continued to maintain stable numbers by successfully registering younger children, helping to rebalance our intakes against those leaving for primary school.
During the previous academic year, we introduced a Morning Club to provide additional wraparound care for families at Newnham Croft Primary School. The club was trialled for one academic year following a survey which indicated initial interest from families. However, despite this early interest, the level of regular attendance remained low throughout the year. After careful consideration, the decision was taken to discontinue the Morning Club at the end of the academic year.
Our small team of three staff members have once again worked incredibly hard to maintain the high standards of care and education that the nursery provides. We are very grateful for their continued dedication and commitment.
My thanks also go to all members of the Committee who have supported the nursery in various ways throughout the year, and to the parents and children who continue to support the nursery community.
Future Plans
We remain hopeful for a positive academic year ahead. Current intake numbers for the forthcoming year are a bit low, we have been advised it is very low birth year, but we will continue to focus on maintaining sustainable enrolment levels and delivering high-quality early years provision.
Approval
This report was approved by the board of directors & trustees on: 15th March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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V Sehgal Chair Person
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
We report to the Trustees of Newnham Nursery Limited on the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 set out in pages three to seven.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention .
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the 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 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements
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have not been met ; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached .
...........................................Dated.......3rd April 2026 Toby Hargrave ACMA CGMA 15 Headland Way Haconby Bourne PE10 0UW
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Notes Incoming Resources Donations 2 Grants received 3 Income from services Investment income 4 Total incoming resources Resources expended Direct Charitable expenditure 5 Administration 6 Corporation Tax Bank charges Total Resources expended Net income Loan received Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ - 72,489 11,305 0 83,794 72,871 2,966 75,837 0 - 75,837 7,957 0 10,917 18,874 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Total funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ - - 72,489 56,616 11,305 26,712 0 0 83,794 83,328 72,871 72,945 2,966 4,053 75,837 76,998 0 0 - - 75,837 76,998 7,957 6,330 0 0 10,917 4,587 18,874 10,917 |
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All incoming resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY 2025
| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JULY 2025 |
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
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| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible Assets | 8 | 3,696 | 3,536 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | - | - | |||
| Cash at Bank | 15,178 | 7,381 | |||
| 15,178 | 7,381 | ||||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 9 | - | - | ||
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| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 15,178 | 7,381 | |||
| NET ASSETS | 18,874 | 10,917 | |||
| REPRESENTED BY: | |||||
| Restricted funds | - | - | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 18,874 | 10,917 | |||
| 18,874 | 10,917 |
The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
For the period ending 31 July 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the period in question in accordance with section 476,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on......................... and were signed on its behalf by:
........................................................ V Sehgal - Director
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| 2 Donations Donations from individuals and organisations 3 Grants received Government funding 4 Investment income Interest receivable 5 Direct charitable expenditure Premises expenses Insurance Support staff wages and expenses Milk & Food Other expenses Equipment depreciation 6 Administration expenditure Training Advertising Subscriptions Stationery & Books Postage Telephone etc Accountancy & payroll Legal Cleaning 7 Staff Costs Salary of £25,388 was paid to Susan Sehgal. Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Pension Social security costs |
2025 - 72,489 - 8,270 662 58,235 1,183 4,241 280 72,871 183 - 536 - - 1,519 688 - 40 2,966 50,788 3,141 4,278 58,235 |
2024 - |
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| 56,616 | ||
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| 9,128 672 59,245 900 2,662 338 |
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| 72,945 | ||
| 358 352 785 - - 1,624 654 - 280 |
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| 4,053 | ||
| 50,761 3,535 6,322 |
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| 59,245 |
The average monthly number of staff employed by the charity during the period was 3. All staff were involved in direct charitable work, apart from a small amount of administration.
NEWNHAM NURSERY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| 8 Fixed assets Cost As At 31 July 2024 Additions Disposals As At 31 July 2025 Depreciation As At 31 July 2024 Charge in the year Disposals As At 31 July 2025 Net book value As at 31 July 2025 As at 31 July 2024 9 Creditors Salaries PAYE & NIC Accruals & other creditors |
Computers £ 1,789 329 - 2,118 1,489 110 - 1,599 519 300 |
Equipment £ 10,860 134 (331) 10,663 7,624 170 (308) 7,486 3,177 3,236 2025 £ - - - - |
Total £ 12,649 463 (331) |
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| 12,781 | |||
| 9,113 280 (308) |
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| 9,085 | |||
| 3,696 | |||
| 3,536 | |||
| 2024 £ - - - |
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