Minutes of the Noah's Ark Preschool Committee Annual General Meeting Wednesday 3, December 2025 9.30 am via Zoom Present: Wend Land (Nomlnated Person) Natalie Rodri uez ichael Amos Beck Braddon ies: Sonia Dave Maril n Bidmead Carla Wetherell Ha le Amos Tara Palfre Roberts Chair Helen Webb Am Cottrell So hie Seatherton Jo Habib Besha Treasurer Minutes of the Last AGM - Everyone was asked to read the minutes of the last meeting. These were accepted - proposed by Marilyn seconded by Natalie Treasurers Report- A breakdown of the accounts was circulated prior to the meeting. These have been checked by Helen (treasurer) before being submitted the independent examiner. Bray Accountants were not able to complete the check of our accounts within our time frame11 was agreed that stuart Clode Accountancy, who acted as our independent examiner this year are appointed to audit our accounts for Ihe year ending 31 August 2025 Proposed by Marilyn Bidmead, seconded by Helen Webb. Church report Marilyn confirmed that she is no longer a Deacon ofthe church but remains a member and will be our liaison between us and the church. The members are continuing to raise funds and awareness of the church through festivals and community events. Marilyn is now a Town Councillor. Managerfs report- A brief summary of the yearwas given by Wendy. Had a challenging year supporting children of Cullompton. Thanks to the staff for all their support through was a very busy and difficult year So pleased with the renovations the church have made to the school room and delighled that we have been able to contribute our bit by replacing the flooring in the school room. Thank you to Robert Norrish carpets for doing such a splendid job on the floor. Thanks to the committee members for their support during the year. Appointment of Officers & Committee The following asked to be appointed to the committee.. Marilyn Bidmead (Chair), Helen Webb (Treasurer), Wendy Land (nominated person) Alex Partridge, Carla Wetherell. Proposed by Hayley Amos Seconded Tara Palfrey Review of Policies - All policies have been reviewed and amended in line with the revisions to the EYFS. The Devon Early years safeguarding policy has been adopted with modifications to suit our setting. New policy and procedure for non allendance had been added. Food and nutrition policy as been updated as well as the emergency lockdown policy and procedure, and whistleblowing policy. All telephone numbers have been checked to ensure they are current and relevant, Policies will be available to all parents via google drive in the near future. Proposed by Natalie Rodriguez, seconded by Marilyn Bidmead Setting and Agreelng of fees from April 2026- It was agreed that fees should rise in line with government funding for 3 and 4 year olds. Non funded 2 year old hourly rate will be £1 per hour above the 3 & 4 year old rate from April 2026 This will be discussed at a committee meeting once the hourly rate from Devon County Council is known, early in the new year. Proposed by Marilyn Bidmead, seconded by Carla Wetherell. Constitution - The existing constitution was re-adopted without amendment, proposed by Natalie Rodriguez with Helen Webb seconding the proposal. Signed as a true record of the meeting Date . Position JTrII.1KJ.7.ts... oe¢£.ofvJ
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Noah's Ark Preschool On accounts for the year ended 31. August 2025 Charity no {if any) 1134305 8¢t out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3110812025. Responslbilltles and basis of report As Ihe charity's Irusleeg, you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (h0 Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's a¢countS C8rried out under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5}Ibl of the Act. Independent examlner's stalement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination {other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not Comply with the 8ppli¢able requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in thig report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple88e delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned." Date". ic) Name: Relovont profe$8lonal qualificationls) or body {if anyl: 3 Ooooo LoE35r IER Oct 2018
Address: ST 4-<i-, CL D- 50 ebLL Section B Disclosure Only complete if Ihe examiner needs to highlight material matters of ncern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any Items that the oxaminer wishes to dis¢lose. IER Oct 2018
Charity number 1134305 Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 202S For Noah's Ark Pr¢8ehool
Noah's Ark Preschool - Accounts for Year ending 31 August 2025 RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Opening 8alan¢e 01109124 £36,251.05 AddilK)nal Support Funding EYPP money received Fundraising Money in Grant Funding IEYEFI Interest LunchlExlr8 Fees other income £14,625.41 £8,361.62 £398.30 £147,680.46 £538.62 £5,690.70 £2,325.81 Accounts Audit Fundraising Payments General running costs Healing and Lighting InsurancelPSLA membership Nest Payments NI&Tax OFSTED registration Other outgoings Photocopier TelephonelBroadband Training Wages -£150.00 -£46.92 -£10.319.35 -£7,204.71 -£124.00 -£9,536.43 -£11,387.45 -£50.00 -£7,571.00 -£597.72 -£55S.15 -£182.41 -£122,264.85 Total Paymonts 169,989.99 Total Recelpts £179,620.92 Overall total for Noah's Ark -£124,108.01 Overall total For Noah'g Ark £215,871.97 Closing Balance 3110812025 £45,881.98 Balance on a¢¢ounl$ re¢ord £45,881.98 Difference? £0.00 Redundancy fund - held in CCLA account Balance at 3110812024 £27,984.27 Interest £1,283.30 Payment in £0.00 Closing Figure 3110812025 £29,267.57 Opening bal v elosing bal £9,630.93 Signed Ilnd8P8ndent Examin8rl Signed (TreasufyiiW&-w¥W.................... Date .
Noah's Ark Preschool Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Income Additional support funding Bank interest received EYPP money received Funding money in Grant funding (EYEF) Lunch and exti'a f¢es Other income 14,625 $39 &362 398 147,680 5,691 2J26 10,300 460 2,881 386 163,036 lJ.40J Total income 179,621 188,524 Expenditure Accounts audit Fundraising payments Genei'al running costs Heating and lighting Insurance and PSLA membership Pension contributions National Insurance and Tax OFSTED rcgislration Other ovtgoings Photocopter Telephone and broadband Training Wages 150 47 10,319 7305 J24 9,536 IlJ87 150 228 9.097 7, 738 116 9.294 J3.444 50 72 658 528 464 J35.855 7,571 598 555 182 122,265 Total expenditure 169,989 177.674 Net ineome for the year 9,632 10,850 Pjtpaied by sIatC1(A¢¢•ny, 50Hi8h Sitttl.CullLHnwon. BX15 IAE
Noah's Ark Preschool Notes to the financial st4tem¢nts for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 l Bank a¢¢ouDIs Communtty Dir¢ctPIus Business Instant Access 7,066 38,816 4,974 31,277 45,882 36.251 2 Reserves Opening balance as at I S¢ptemb¢r 2024 Redundancy fund interest Net surplus for the year 64,235 1283 9.632 Closing balance as at 31 August 2025 75,150 Pre[rtdbY StUBrteknd¢ ACCo¢y, 50 Etigh Sir. Cullop¢on. EX15 IAE
Noah, Ar¢ Preschool Independent examiner's cheeklist Check opening balances Check 10 lai'ge receipts Grant funding (EYEF) and additional support Check 10 large paymenls Robert Norrish and Redwing Solutions (see beli Wages and pension payments Check closing balances Check unusal income Other income Additional income from DCC 0711112024 910.00 2810312025 680.41 1810812025 735.40 2,325.81 Check unusal payments Other outgoings R¢dwing Solutions Robert NOlSh 1,806.00 HR 5.765.00 Flooring 7,571.00 Check accounts have been Signed
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Noah's Ark Preschool On accounts for the year ended 31. August 2025 Charity no {if any) 1134305 8¢t out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3110812025. Responslbilltles and basis of report As Ihe charity's Irusleeg, you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (h0 Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's a¢countS C8rried out under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5}Ibl of the Act. Independent examlner's stalement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination {other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not Comply with the 8ppli¢able requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in thig report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple88e delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned." Date". ic) Name: Relovont profe$8lonal qualificationls) or body {if anyl: 3 Ooooo LoE35r IER Oct 2018
Address: ST 4-<i-, CL D- 50 ebLL Section B Disclosure Only complete if Ihe examiner needs to highlight material matters of ncern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any Items that the oxaminer wishes to dis¢lose. IER Oct 2018
Charity number 1134305 Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 202S For Noah's Ark Pr¢8ehool
Noah's Ark Preschool - Accounts for Year ending 31 August 2025 RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Opening 8alan¢e 01109124 £36,251.05 AddilK)nal Support Funding EYPP money received Fundraising Money in Grant Funding IEYEFI Interest LunchlExlr8 Fees other income £14,625.41 £8,361.62 £398.30 £147,680.46 £538.62 £5,690.70 £2,325.81 Accounts Audit Fundraising Payments General running costs Healing and Lighting InsurancelPSLA membership Nest Payments NI&Tax OFSTED registration Other outgoings Photocopier TelephonelBroadband Training Wages -£150.00 -£46.92 -£10.319.35 -£7,204.71 -£124.00 -£9,536.43 -£11,387.45 -£50.00 -£7,571.00 -£597.72 -£55S.15 -£182.41 -£122,264.85 Total Paymonts 169,989.99 Total Recelpts £179,620.92 Overall total for Noah's Ark -£124,108.01 Overall total For Noah'g Ark £215,871.97 Closing Balance 3110812025 £45,881.98 Balance on a¢¢ounl$ re¢ord £45,881.98 Difference? £0.00 Redundancy fund - held in CCLA account Balance at 3110812024 £27,984.27 Interest £1,283.30 Payment in £0.00 Closing Figure 3110812025 £29,267.57 Opening bal v elosing bal £9,630.93 Signed Ilnd8P8ndent Examin8rl Signed (TreasufyiiW&-w¥W.................... Date .
Noah's Ark Preschool Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Income Additional support funding Bank interest received EYPP money received Funding money in Grant funding (EYEF) Lunch and exti'a f¢es Other income 14,625 $39 &362 398 147,680 5,691 2J26 10,300 460 2,881 386 163,036 lJ.40J Total income 179,621 188,524 Expenditure Accounts audit Fundraising payments Genei'al running costs Heating and lighting Insurance and PSLA membership Pension contributions National Insurance and Tax OFSTED rcgislration Other ovtgoings Photocopter Telephone and broadband Training Wages 150 47 10,319 7305 J24 9,536 IlJ87 150 228 9.097 7, 738 116 9.294 J3.444 50 72 658 528 464 J35.855 7,571 598 555 182 122,265 Total expenditure 169,989 177.674 Net ineome for the year 9,632 10,850 Pjtpaied by sIatC1(A¢¢•ny, 50Hi8h Sitttl.CullLHnwon. BX15 IAE
Noah's Ark Preschool Notes to the financial st4tem¢nts for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 l Bank a¢¢ouDIs Communtty Dir¢ctPIus Business Instant Access 7,066 38,816 4,974 31,277 45,882 36.251 2 Reserves Opening balance as at I S¢ptemb¢r 2024 Redundancy fund interest Net surplus for the year 64,235 1283 9.632 Closing balance as at 31 August 2025 75,150 Pre[rtdbY StUBrteknd¢ ACCo¢y, 50 Etigh Sir. Cullop¢on. EX15 IAE
Noah, Ar¢ Preschool Independent examiner's cheeklist Check opening balances Check 10 lai'ge receipts Grant funding (EYEF) and additional support Check 10 large paymenls Robert Norrish and Redwing Solutions (see beli Wages and pension payments Check closing balances Check unusal income Other income Additional income from DCC 0711112024 910.00 2810312025 680.41 1810812025 735.40 2,325.81 Check unusal payments Other outgoings R¢dwing Solutions Robert NOlSh 1,806.00 HR 5.765.00 Flooring 7,571.00 Check accounts have been Signed