2024-08-31-accounts - Impstone Pre-School

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1st Sept 2023 To 31[st] August 2024

Section A Reference and administration details

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Impstone Preschool
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Pamber Heath Memorial Hall
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~~RT~~||||||||||||||| |Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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JennyMarshall||Chair||||||||||||| |2
Christine McGarvie||Treasurer||||||||||||| |3
Rebecca Kingston||Secretary||||||||||||| |4
Amanda Davies||Manager/Trustee||||||||||||| |5
Georgina Bitcliffe||Trustee||||||||||||| |6
Lizzie West||Trustee||||||||||||| |7
Michelle Day||Trustee||||||||||||| |8||||||||||||||| |9||||||||||||||| |10||||||||||||||| |11||||||||||||||| |12||||||||||||||| |13||||||||||||||| |14|||||||||||||||

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Dates acted if not for whole Name year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser	Name	Address
Accountant	Vikie Trussler



Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution (Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Constitution Type of governing document 2011 adopted 27/6/12, previously 2008 version). (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is Trust constituted (eg. trust, association, company) All Family Members (Parents) are invited to stand for the Trustee selection methods posts and act as trustees. The nominations, elections and (eg. appointed by, elected by) appointments are made at the AGM in line with CC requirements, our constitution and our procedures. Trustees can also be appointed through these procedures. Additional governance issues (Optional information) Impstone and Cherry Trees Preschool is a charity run preYou may choose to include school offering funded and affordable childcare. We are a additional information, not-for-profit organisation, which is managed by our Parent where relevant, about: Management Committee (Trustees). We are affiliated to the Preschool Learning Alliance and regulated by the Charity

Commission. We are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and operate a best practice policy. The pre-school is affiliated to the Preschool Learning Alliance, and is supported, monitored and regulated by Hampshire County Council & Hampshire Early Years team. As a pre-school we are also inspected and regulated by Ofsted. The preschool also maintains strong links with local and feeder schools and any social support networks/agencies as required. We undertake regular reviews of our policies and procedures (which can be accessed via the pre-school website www.impstonepreschool.co.uk). ). . These include a conflicts of interest policy, controls and reporting process; trustee expenses policy; expenditure over £250 process; a reserves policy; as well as complying with the requirements under employment law and other such related regulations. Trustees are nominated and elected in line with our governing document. All trustees are given a welcome pack upon appointment (available via the website) and are required to submit the required declarations and sign confidentiality agreements, as well as complete the EY2 (CRB/DBS) checks. We work hard to ensure we have a fully inclusive, approachable, friendly, open atmosphere, whilst maintaining security and confidentiality. We readily welcome feedback and input from staff and Family Members (parents/carers), and willingly offer support and guidance where necessary.

policies and procedures Commission. We are compliant with legal and regulatory adopted for the induction requirements and operate a best practice policy. and training of trustees;
• the charity’s The pre-school is affiliated to the Preschool Learning organisational structure Alliance, and is supported, monitored and regulated by and any wider network Hampshire County Council & Hampshire Early Years team. with which the charity As a pre-school we are also inspected and regulated by works; Ofsted. The preschool also maintains strong links with local and
• relationship with any feeder schools and any social support networks/agencies as
related parties; required.
• Trustees’ consideration of major risks and the We undertake regular reviews of our policies and procedures
system and procedures (which can be accessed via the pre-school website
to manage them. www.impstonepreschool.co.uk). ). . These include a conflicts of interest policy, controls and reporting process; trustee expenses policy; expenditure over £250 process; a reserves policy; as well as complying with the requirements under employment law and other such related regulations.

Section C Objectives and activities

Section C Objectives and activities	Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document	The preschool aims to provide fully inclusive, affordable, and accessible childcare and education to pre-school aged children (age 2 – statutory school age), in a safe and supportive environment and work in partnership with parents in the provision of this, regardless of race, religion, disability or ethnicity.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	Impstone and Cherry Trees Preschool is the only charity run preschool within the local area. We are open Monday to Friday during term time and offer funded and affordable childcare and education to children aged 2 to statutory school age, on a sessional or day basis, with additional lunch clubs, earlier starts and later finishes available. Children are cared for by qualified paid staff who have shown great dedication and commitment to the preschool and have worked hard to become an effective team under the Manager’s leadership. The

preschool has a deputy who oversees the staff and reports to the manager. The team takes part in necessary training on a timely basis relating to all parts of the statutory framework with regards to Safeguarding and First Aid. There has also been training to all the staff relating to the use of Makaton, symbols and visuals to aid communication for all children. The team has worked efficiently to provide a nurturing, stimulating and educational environment where the children learn through investigation and imaginative play, as well as structured learning activities on an individual or group basis. The children are encouraged to develop their awareness of others and understanding of differences, as well as developing life skills, such as sharing, co-operation and negotiation. Staff with specialist roles continue to help the setting manage areas of need, specifically in Behaviour Management and Speech & Language, where activities and resources to target and encourage children are planned for and provided, especially as we see a higher number of children with needs in these areas. The preschool continually reviews their working practices and seek the advice of support agencies to ensure continued improvement and have policies and procedures in place to ensure their legal and regulatory compliance. The preschool actively encourages parental involvement in the management of the preschool and the development of their children, both within the setting and at home. The management team continue to build on the links with the feeder schools. The manager also leads a local cluster group for all preschools and nurseries which ensures all are benefiting from a depth of knowledge and sharing of experiences and training to provide the best opportunities for all the children. The parents and children have supported the preschool through fundraising activities held on sports day, Christmas and Easter celebration as well as Mother’s and Father’s days and the end of term ‘graduation’.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

The committee is run on a voluntary basis and meets every term to hear the Managers report and plan special events and fundraising. THANKS Huge thanks go to the committee Chair (Jenny Marshall) who has been an amazing support with her knowledge of education, special needs and all things Early Years. Coming from a senior leadership role within a large special needs school, she is able to support the manager in various aspects within the preschool. Thanks also go to the Treasurer (Christine McGarvie) who has given time to ensure banking procedures have been undertaken in a timely manner and also taking a very active part in helping to raise awareness for any funds we may be entitled to. As always, a big and special thanks must be given to Amanda for her selflessness, drive, determination and unwavering dedication in the management of the preschools and for ensuring its continued growth and reputation within the community. She leads by example and works over and above her job description and remit. Amanda is immensely well respected by parents, staff and other settings in the local area. Amanda works incredibly hard to ensure the smooth running of the preschool and education and welfare of all the children. She worked tirelessly to ensure high standards were set and adhered to and we are confident that an OUTSTANDING grade is only a hairsbreadth away – next time! Finally, the committee as a whole extend their grateful thanks and appreciation to ALL the staff for the dedication, hard work, flexibility and commitment they have shown and continue to give to the pre-schools.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)	Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grantmaking; • policy programme related investment; •contribution made by volunteers.	The committee is run on a voluntary basis and meets
	every term to hear the Managers report and plan
	special events and fundraising.

	THANKS
	Huge thanks go to the committee Chair (Jenny
	Marshall) who has been an amazing support with her
	knowledge of education, special needs and all things
	Early Years. Coming from a senior leadership role
	within a large special needs school, she is able to
	support the manager in various aspects within the
	preschool.

	Thanks also go to the Treasurer (Christine McGarvie)
	who has given time to ensure banking procedures
	have been undertaken in a timely manner and also
	taking a very active part in helping to raise awareness
	for any funds we may be entitled to.

	As always, a big and special thanks must be given to
	Amanda for her selflessness, drive, determination and
	unwavering dedication in the management of the pre-
	schools and for ensuring its continued growth and
	reputation within the community.
	She leads by example and works over and above her
	job description and remit. Amanda is immensely well
	respected by parents, staff and other settings in the
	local area.
	Amanda works incredibly hard to ensure the smooth
	running of the preschool and education and welfare of
	all the children.
	She worked tirelessly to ensure high standards were
	set and adhered to and
	we are confident that an OUTSTANDING grade is
	only a hairsbreadth away – next time!

	Finally, the committee as a whole extend their grateful
	thanks and appreciation to ALL the staff for the
	dedication, hard work, flexibility and commitment they
	have shown and continue to give to the pre-schools.

Section D	Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year	The Committee met when possible, during the school year to discuss fundraising events. Financial meetings were held on site with the chair, accountant, treasurer and manager to ensurefinances continued to be used effectively.

The new school year in September started very well with a record number of children on the books for that time of year and although we were only utilising the small hall, we managed very well. October saw us undergoing an Ofsted inspection. Always a stressful time for the staff. However, as always, everyone rose to the occasion and Ofsted were very pleased with what they saw. We had many outstanding features and received an overall grade of Good. Not bad considering our change of environment and all the external distractions. We continued to work with both the hall committee and Parish Council throughout the last few months of the refurbishment and owe them huge thanks for their continued support and believing in the success of the preschool. The new year in our new hall was such an exciting start to 2024. It was so lovely to have everything set out and ready for the children. Staff really appreciated not having to put equipment out at the beginning of a session and away again at the end. Displays and pictures can now be left out for the children to see. It’s such an inviting area for children to learn and have fun in, meet their friends and build on their knowledge. The new hall has allowed us to extend our opening hours and after feedback from parents, this means we now open 8.30am to 4pm every day. We continue to provide great expertise to children with additional needs, offering specific care for those individual children on a 1:1 basis. We are recognised by families whose children require this support, again through word of mouth on our abilities to engage their child, no matter their need, supporting their learning and helping them grow at a pace suitable for them. The new sensory classroom is well equipped to meet the needs of, not just our SEN children, who benefit from a smaller space and the tranquil calm, but everyone who ventures in to explore and play with this wonderful interactive equipment. We now have a relaxing space in which to chill and we will be investing in an interactive board, bubble tube, and many more sensory toys. Just outside the preschool hall is a covered area which has some larger equipment and can be used all year round. It leads onto the garden, which will be a great space for the children to run around in and let off steam!

This area will also be having a major overhaul as at present it is still a mound of earth left by the contractors. We look forward to that work being started soon. Manda and her team continue to provide tremendous care, support and educational opportunities for all the children and their families. The knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm they all demonstrate is second to none. Impstone and Cherry Trees Preschool really is the best preschool and I am proud to be working with them! Committee We continue to maintain our committee membership focusing on highlighting the importance of the committee as part of the preschool’s running. As always, our thanks go to all the current trustees for their support, and to all our Family Members without whom our successes would not have been so great.

Section E Financial review	Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	The pre-school reserve has been established and maintained throughout the school year and provides 6 weeks of funds for all compulsory payments and wages/redundancy payments. Any “profit” has been allocated to the new build project or to any new equipment
Details of any funds materially in deficit	None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.	The majority of funding is met through the Nursery Grant system. Further funding comes through sessional fees and lunch club from unfunded parents/take-up. We also raise funds through various fundraising and educational activities. We also receive grants from Hampshire to enable the purchase of extra equipment to support our funded 2-year- olds. Our expenditure has fully supported our key objectives to provide a quality, safe and stimulating environment for the children to learn through play. Expenditure has included staff wages, rent and maintenance of premises as well as new play equipment and training costs.

Section F Other optional information

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We thank the Pamber Parish Council and the Pamber Heath Memorial Hall Committee for their continued support and belief in us.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

J MARSHALL Signature(s)

JENNIFER MARSHALL Full name(s)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES etc)

Date 09/06/2025

		Charity Name									No (if any)	No (if any)
		Impstone Pre-School									1140075
	01/09/2023 31/08/2024 Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from ~~ee~~															CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
		Unrestricted funds		Restricted funds		Restricted	Endowment funds					Total funds				Last year
		to the nearest £		to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £					to the nearest £			to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fees		21,860	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		21,860	21,860	21,860	17,543	17,543	17,543
Funding		145,939	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		145,939	145,939		123,711	123,711	123,711
Grant		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fund Raising		1,190	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		1,190	1,190	1,190	1,239	1,239	1,239
Donations		375	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		375	375	375	360	360	360
Bank Interest		498	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		498	498	498	203	203	203
		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	169,862	169,862	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	169,862	143,056	143,056
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total receipts* 169,862 - - 169,862 143,056 A3 Payments Hall Rental 5,503 - - 5,503 3,700 ———~~——~~
Equipment & Materials	9,320	9,320	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9,320	1,254	1,254
Cleaning & Supplies	2,053	2,053	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2,053	696	696
Setting Development	4,750	4,750	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4,750	320	320
Advertising	200	200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	200	-	-
Insurance	900	900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	900	946	946
Miscellaneous	763	763	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	763	421	421
Office Supplies	1,447	1,447	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1,447	1,482	1,482
Prof Fees	1,794	1,794	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1,794	1,877	1,877
Staff Costs	129,949	129,949	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	129,949	111,275
Staff Uniforms	1,224	1,224	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1,224	-	-
Waste Disposal	1,013	1,013	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1,013	763	763
Website	209	209	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	209	181	181
Training	365	365	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	365	- 108	- 108
Subscriptions	577	577	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	577	247	247
Learning Journals			-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Trips	390	390	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	390	294	294
Cherry Trees Purchase			-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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**Sub total **	160,456	160,456	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	160,456	123,349
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total payments* 160,456 - - 160,456 123,349 *Net of receipts/(payments)* 9,406 - - 9,406 19,707 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 68,194 - - 68,194 48,487 *Cash funds this year end* 77,600 - - 77,600 68,194 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 30/06/2025 ——_——~~—=~~ ==~~——~~=>

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period| |Unrestricted|Endowment| |Categories|Details|funds|funds| |to nearest £|to nearest £| |B1 Cash funds|Bank - Current|25,506|-|-| |Bank - Reserve| |55,105| |Outstanding Fees|- 90|-|-| |Payments made, not cleared bank|- 2,921|-|-| |0.23|Total cash funds|77,600|-|-| |===| |(agree balances with receipts and payments| |account(s))|OK|OK|OK| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment| |B2 Other monetary assets|Details|to nearest £|to nearest £|to nearest £| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |-|-|-| |——=]| |B3 Investment assets|Details|Fund to which|Cost (optional)|Current value| |asset belongs|(optional)| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |—===| |B4 Assets retained for the|Details|Fund to which|Cost (optional)|Current value| |asset belongs|(optional)| |charity’s own use|-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |-|-| |===>|-|-| |B5 Liabilities|Fund to which|Amount due|When due| |Details| |liability relates|(optional)|(optional)| |-| |-| |-| |-| |-| |Signed by one or two trustees on| |behalf of all the trustees| |Date of| |Signature|Print Name| |approval| |Amanda Davies|30/06/2025| |==| |CCXX R2 accounts (SS)|2|30/06/2025|

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Impstone Pre-school On accounts for the year ended 31 st August 2022 Charity no (if any) 1140075 Set out on pages 1to3 rso al sheeli Respective The charityls trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in responslbilities of accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act.). trustees and examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. and to state whether particular matters have cx)me to my attention Basls of Independent My examination was carrsed out in accordan with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting CordS 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 ac(x>unts. and seeking explanations from the trustees conMIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden 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 port is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. IER May 2018

Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examinef s statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan wtth section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be aChed. Signed: Date: 30° June 2025 Name: Lynda Parker-schwarz Relevant professlonal qualificatlon(s) or body (if any): NIA Address: 19A Bell House. Church Road, Pamber Heath Tadley HANTS RG26 3DZ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER May 2018

Give here brief details of any items that the examlner wishes to disclose. Nothing to report IER May 2018