REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER." 1136138 COMPANY REGISTRATION.. 07163I98 BLYTHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY UMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Iccountell Pructisin9 Cartifirat• Hdder 44A Marlands RDad. cfayhall. G•tr London 165 OJL United Kingdom 111020 7613 3261 IJ 078 3782 8823 www.accountell.com
8LYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED CONTENTS OF THETRiMEE5REP(XIT ANDFINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEARENDED 31 MARCH2025 Page Report ofthe Trustees Independent Examiner'5 Report Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Statement of Financial Artivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 10-12
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNifi NURSERY LIMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companie5 Act 2006, present their report with the charitf s financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective from l January 20191. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Charity Name Blythwood Community Nursery Limited Charity re8lStration number 1136138 Company registration number 07163298 Registered Office and operational address Brickwork5 42 Crouch Hill,1slington London N4 4BY TrusteeslDirertors Board of Trustees are Dirertors of the Company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2011 and Trustees for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011. The following served as Directors during the year. Orville Gayle Rosslyn Annan Ramona La-Rose Emine Robertson Bankina Muteba Secretary Rosslyn Annan Nursery Manager Marcia Emmanuel Independent Examiner Zahid Tabbassum, FCMA CGMA Accountell Limited 44A Marlands Road, Clayhall, Redbridge, E55ex, IG5 OJL Bankers HSBC Bank 312 Seven Sisters Road London N4 2AW Pa8e I
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report Iythwood Community Nursery Lirnited IThe Nursery) is located on the border of Islington and Haringey in the Crouch Hill area. The Nursery serves many families living on the council's housing estates. The Nursery continues to operate full-time for 48 weeks a year. from Monday to Friday. The Opening hours will remain 8.00 am to 6.00 pm to accommodate parents who are working full time. The Nursery has children from different social Classes and multicultural backgrounds. Hanley Crouch Community Association IHCCAI hold the lease of the building and rent out Space to the Nursery. Other community organisations also operate from the premises on which the Nursery operates. Achievements During this report, we provided support to 64 familie5156 families in the previous yearl, of which 37 children were 2 years old, 27 chlldren were 34 years old, including 4 chIldn with special needs. During the reporting period. our occupancy increased by 12.5%. A5 rnentioned in last yearfs report, the high cost of living has affected many families. Although there was a slight increase in the number of children, some families are still concerned about the high cost of living that affects them, and to balance this. some families have reduced childcare hours, and some families continue to provide care at home as they either have flexible working arrangements or are not at work. Graduation Ceremony- The graduation ceremony took place on July 19, 2025, where families and friends of the preschool children were invited to bid a formal farewell to the nursery staff and their children as they began their primary education. Our special guests were the mayor of Islington, Cllr Anjna Khurana, and the local independent MP, Jeremy Corbyn. The mayor handed out awards and certificates to the children, and both the Mayor and jeremy Corbyn MP gave speeches to the children and families. Irisit by the local officer- During the Spring Term. the local police officer will visit the nursery and will meet parents/carers. The police officer also interacts with children and informs them about the local police and their work in the area. The officer also reminded them of the importance of being a good citizen and not to approach a stranger who might cause them a problem. Wisit to the Dentlst - On June 20, 2024. all children visited the local dentist. They each had a chance to sit in the dent15t's chair. The dentist gave a talk on the importance of good oral hygiene. The dentist taught the children about the different techniques to use when brushing their teeth, as well as what type of food to eat to keep their teeth healthy. Coffee morning5 are held twice a year. These events are for parents/carers to meet with their child's key worker to discuss their child's development and set targets tailored to their individual needs. Parents are also encouraged to meet and socialise with other parents/carers at this session. Christmas dinner- was held on December 12. 2024. This event is usually held at the nursery's hall. Parents can meet with the board of dirertor5 in a social setting to receive updates on various activities taking place at the nursery. Page 2
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED Annual Fun Day- It wa5 held on 18 December 2024. All families, careers and friends of the local community were able to come together and take part in the various activities. Father Christma s exchange gifts with children and staff. All children sang Christmas carols to all those attended On the day. It was joyful and a pleasant event for children and their familie5. Award- The nursery was pleased to receive a bronie award from the Mayor of London. The award was in respect of the nursery's taking part in the Healthy Early Years London programme on the 15, of Jtjly 2024 The nursery continues to support some vulnerable families by signposting them to different activities, and Bright5tart 5UPPOrt5 Others. The Nursery continues ro collaborate with other prDfessionals in Islin8ton and Haringey to ensure that children acce55 the free places for 2- and 3- to 4-year-olds and other local community activities. Supporting SEN Children -The nursery works closely with the Families and the local authority to support these families in getting their children fully diagnosed and getting the statement. This has helped the families to access financial and physical sUPPOrt within the family environment. The SENCO also gained an Education Health and Care Plan IEHCPI order, allowing the children to go into reception with a full support package. Staff Training Oesignated Safeguard Lead (DSL} Sessions- The manager and ONille Gayle, D1ctOr, attended a monthly DSL session to update on safeguarcling legislation. The session also provided an opportunity to network with other colleagues and to receive and discuss updates on safeguarding issues in the borough. Safeguardlng and SENCO- on 18 September 2024, the deputy manager WTth all staff completed training and updated their safeguarding certificate and also did SENCO training. 1-2 September 2024 (two days>- two nursery practitioners attended the Enabling Environmental workshop training that supports. plans, organises and develops a rich and stimulating environment in the nursery for young children Development Plan- Sarah Tomourn - carried out an Inset Day on the development plan with the manager and deputy on 8 November 2024. This was a valuable Session for the nursery to explore future development and plan the way forward. 25 January 2025- The deputy manager completed her training on the importance of maintaining British values in the nursery. 14 March 2025 - The deputy manager completed the designated Level 3 safeguarding lead training. Let's Think Big- two nursery practitioners attended training on"Let's Think Bi. This training is designed to support children and provide ideas for exploring the connection between the mind and the body. This helps children to use their bodies as a mathematical re50urce to create shapes and sizes. Page 3
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED All staff attended the following training- 20 December 2024- All staff completed an inset day course called 'Loose Part,, which Was carried out by our support teacher Sarah Tomoum: This is a scheme play that refers to the use of materials that children can manipulate, move. combine, take apart, and put back together in v3rious way5 Prevent Ol- all staff attended this session, which provided them with the basic knowledge around the risk of radicalisation. Environment Training - by Sarah Tomoum.. ensuring the practitioners are providing a rich and continuous for all children- 12 June 2024 First Aid refresher and updates- completed by all staff. The manager attends information sharing on child protection and safeguarding issues in the local borctugh once per term with the lead safeguarding officer. New Staff Amanda Wllllams- joined as a deputy manager- Iseptember 2024. Shaddae Ernm3nuel-joined the nursery as our new in-house cleaner- I September 2024. Staff left The fDllowing staff left the nursery during the reporting period. The manager, along with the board of directors, thanked each one of them for their commitment and dedicated support throughout their employment. These are.. Rebecca Onafuye- Deputy manager Shane Emrnanuel- worked as an in-house cleaner with the nursery for four years. R05a Consuelo- was a nursery practitioner who worked with the nursery for two years Safeguarding Safeguarding children is paramount to the nursery's operation. and all staff and trustees must keep up with any new information legislation relating to safeguarding. The Board of Trustees have a159 reviewed it5 Safeguarding Policy to ensure it is up to date. The Nursery is also pleased to report that there were no incident5 to report during the period of this report. All Trustees have updated safeguarding and child protection training. Rlsks Management There were no major incidents to reportforthe period. The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Nursery is exposed, particularlv those related to the operations and finances of the Nursery. The Trustees also have to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Nursery has procedures in place to ensure it complies with the health and safety of staff, chlldren, volunteers, and visitors to the cent. Page 4
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED The Trustees confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks. Thes procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the need5 of the mr5ery. Future Plan To continue to work to improve the nursery's occupancy by working with the local Cokknmunity. To expand the care for younger children, which will help with sustainability and OCCUPancy levels. Work closely with other agencies in the adjoining borough. To continue to encourage staff to further their professional development. Invest in more extra curriculum actNities for the children i.e. yoga, swimming. sports, etc To maintain the nursery's good and above judgment rating with OFSTED To continue to collaborate closely with the Brightstart East Team, Early Years Team. and other departments of the local authority that support early year5 education. Financial Review and Reserve Poliry The total combined income for the Nursery was £248,2691£203.030 in the previous year). this is £45,239122%1 more than the previous year. The total expenditure was £241,0611£233,110 in the previous yearl, thu5 providing a surplus of £7,208. The Nursery is now gradually regaining its lost income. Total unrestricted general funds at the end of the year are £62.5981£55,390 in the previous yearl The Nursery also collaborates with other 5etvice providers in the building, supporting the increase in the Nurserfs occupancy. Unrestricted funds are needed to cover staff costs and those of administration and support. without which the Charity could not operate. Income is often lower during the autumn term due to the start of the new school term year, and it rises durin8 the spring and summer term to its highest level. The nursery now has more special needs children, for which the costs of providing care are greater in providing care. The nursery now has more special needs children, for which the cost5 are greater in providing care. This imparts the Nurserf5 finances as staff adult ratio costs higher in supporting children with additional needs, but we are pleased that we can provide care for these children. The 8oard of Trustees considers it prudent that unrestricted fund5 Should be sufficient to cover three to six months, administration and support costs. This level will ensure the Nursery has adequate resources to cover its outgoings while income is at its lowest level during the autumn term. Approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on its behalf by: Emine Robertson DireetorlTrustee Date.. 23 September 2025 Page 5
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO ThE TRUSTEES OF BLYTHWOOO COMMUNITY NURSER Y Ll hAITED I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages eight to tsvefve. Respective responsibilitie5 of trustee5 and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity'5 trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year lunder Section 144121 of t h e Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to-. examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act).. and to state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner'5 report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertion5 given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any tjnusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as 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 15 given as to whether the account5 present a 'true and fair view and the report 15 Simited to those matters set out in the ststements below. Independent examiner's statement In connèction with my examination, no matter ha5 come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and cornply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Zahid Tabbassum FCMA. CGMA Accountell Limited Chartered ManagementAccountants 44A Marlands Road Clayhall, Greater London IG5 OJL 23 September 2025 Pagè 6
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED STATEMENTS OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The law applicable to ¢harities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial Statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomin8 resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. For preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Obserye the method and principles in the Charitie5 SORP; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. Statè whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures disc105ed and explained in the financial statement5,' Prepare the financial statements on the 80in8 concern ba515 unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial rtatements comply with the Charity Att, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deed. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for thè prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by.. Emine Robertson Trustee/Director 23 September 2025 Page 7
BLNwoOD COMMUNrrY NURSERY UMrrED STATEMEPff OF mNANCIALAIVrrlÉs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Re5trirted 2D25 Totol 2024 Total INCOMING RESOVRCES IDcomln8 tesourcÈi from iÈnÈrated fvnds Voluntary Income Activities forgenerating fund5 150,473 97.796 150.473 97.796 127,707 75,323 Totsl incoming resources 248,269 248,269 203,030 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of 8eneratln8 funds Support C05t5 stsff costs Governance costs 53,995 180.425 6.641 s35 57.114 170.251 5.745 61 Total resources exptrtded 241.061 Z41,061 233.110 NET INCOMSNG/IOLITfjOINGI RESOURCES 7,208 7,208 130,0801 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total ndS brouKht forward 55.390 55.390 85,470 TOTAL FUNDS CAiIRIED FORWARO 61598 62.598 55,390 The notes form part of thesÈfinancial ststernents Pay8
Blw00D COMMUNffY NURSERY LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH Z025 ZOZ5 2024 Note FIXED ASSEf5 Tansible fixed assets CURRENT AS5Ef5 Debtors Cash at bank ond in hand 66,61Z $8,692 66.612 58,692 UABIUTIES Creditors.. amounts lalliTrE due wthin one year 4,014 3.302 NET CURREf4T ASSETS 62.5 55,390 ToTALASS5 LESS CURRENT LIABILfflES 62,598 5S,390 NET ASSET5 62598 SS.390 FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund5 61598 55,390 R&strittÈd funds TOTAL FUNDS 62,598 55.390 For the year endlng 3110312025 the company was entled to exemptlon under settion 477 of the Companles Art 2006 relating to srnall companies. The members havè not requlred the company to obtsin an audft in accordance section 476 of the Cornpanie5 Act 2006. The directors aCkrWIedge their responslbilltles forcornpl¥ing with the lU1ments of the Actwith respect to accounting records and thè preparatioTr of accounts. ThÈse accounts have been prepared in accDrdance with the provislons applicable to companie5 subjectto the smèll companie5 r4irne. Appro¥ed bythe Board oFTrnsts85 on 2310912015 and on the5r behalf by EminE Robert5 TrusteelDirertor Pa8e 9
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accorrlance with t h e requirements of the Statement of Recommenderl Prartice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP 20191 and applicable UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Resources expended Expenditure is accounted for on an accrua15 basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a bas15 cor15i5tent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from inmme taxes on its charitable artivities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restritted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund 15 included in the notes to the financial statements. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025. Page 10
BLwo00 COMMUNITY NURSERY tIMITE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restrictod 2024 Total Total INCOMING RESOURCES Incamin¥ resourcesfrom ienérated fund5 Volunturylncome LBI Grant Aid Payrnent L&1 NEG LBI 2 Year Old NEG LBI Training other under £500 4,397 30,780 31,648 83.648 4,397 30,7+ 3L648 83,648 4.955 75.516 44.665 2,571 150,473 150.473 127.707 Artivi¢le5fvrqenemtinqlunds Fee Income Income frotn Fundrai5ini Other Income Irterest IncDme 97.104 97,IIM 74.657 692 97,796 692 97,796 666 75,323 rotal incomlng resources 248269 248,269 203.030 RESoL1R EXPENDED SupportC05ts AdvÈrt15ing Agency 5tsff & casual wagès Canteen & refrÈshment Children events costs Cleaning ConsultarTrcv fee Learning materia15 & nursery resourtes P05tage. prinitin& stationery & supplies Rent PreYni5es expenses Repairs & maintettance Subs¢riptiDn Sundry expenses Telephone Trainin8 costs Bank charyes Depreciation 504 4.528 9.055 51M 4,528 9,J55 504 3,088 9.465 69 400 1,294 1.150 2,765 4.754 24.936 1.848 5,747 21,810 4622 5,747 21,810 3,622 23 3,899 850 2,858 130 1.939 1.345 77 1,889 534 68 534 53.995 53,99S 57.114 5toffeosts Salaries and wages 50¢ial security costs Employerfs contribution to penslon 168,244 7,384 4.797 16&244 7.384 4.797 159,385 6.469 4,397 180.4Z5 io 170,251 io Averugentsmbtrof stoff empltyed GoverRttn¢e ¢05ts Accountanc¥ and Independent examfnerfee Book-keeping & payroll 924 5.717 6,641 924 5,717 6.641 1,030 4,716 5.745 Totsl resour¢•5 expended 241.061 241,062 233,110 Page 11
BIWo00 COPIIMUNITY NURSERY LIMITEO NOTES TOTME FINANaALSTATEMEpirs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Offi¢E Equipment Total TANGIBLE FIXEO ASSETS co#s As at start Of the year Additions As at end of the year 360 360 JGO 360 Accumulated Oepreciatio As at stsrt of the year Charge for the year As at end of the year 360 360 360 360 Net Book Value At the end ofthe year At the start of the year CREDITORS.. AMOUNT5 FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Accruè15 Taxation and social securSty NEST Pension Net wase5 914 924 2.378 4.014 3.302 MOVEMENf IN FUNDS At the start of the year Incomin Outgoing reg)urces At the end of the year Transfer5 re5911rces Unrestrltted fund5: General fund 55,390 248,265 124L0611 61598 Totsl unrestri¢ted lunds 55.390 248,269 1241,0611 62,598 Restrirted funds: L81 Training Income from HMRCJRS Grant TDtal unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS 55,390 248,Z69 1241.0611 6198 Page 12