2025-08-31-accounts - Impstone Pre-School

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	From	Period startdate						To	Period end date
		Day 1st	Month			Year			Day 31st	Month			Year
			Sept			2024				August			2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name
				Impstone Preschool


Other names charity is known by
				Impstone & Cherry Trees Preschool


Registered charity number(if any)				1140075

Charity's principal address					Pamber Heath Memorial Hall
					Pamber Heath Road
					Pamber Heath,Tadley,Hants
					Postcode						RG26 3TQ


Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name		Office (if any)					Dates acted if not for whole year					Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1 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


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Trustee name				Name of person
		Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	(or body) entitled to appoint trustee
				(if any)
	1
JennyMarshall		Chair
	2
Christine McGarvie		Treasurer
	3
Rebecca Kingston		Secretary
Amanda Davies	4	Manager/Trustee
	5
Georgina Bitcliffe		Trustee
	6
		Trustee
Lizzie West
	7
Michelle Day		Trustee
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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)
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

	Section B Structure, governance and management	Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)		Constitution (Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Constitution 2011 adopted 27/6/12, previously 2008 version).
How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)		Trust
Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)		All Family Members (Parents) are invited to stand for the posts and act as trustees. The nominations, elections and appointments are made at the AGM in line with CC requirements, our constitution and our procedures. Trustees can also be appointed through theseprocedures.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: • policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; • the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network		Impstone and Cherry Trees Preschool is a charity run pre-school offering funded and affordable childcare. We are a not-for- profit organisation, which is managed by our Parent 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

with which the charity
works;
• relationship with any
related parties;
•Trustees’ consideration
of major risks and the
system and procedures
to manage them.

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.impstoneandcherrytreespreschools.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 andguidance where necessary.

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,disabilityor 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 and assistant deputy who oversee the staff and report 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)

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
	throughout the year 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 preschool.

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
ensure finances continued to be used effectively.
Once again, the new school year started with a pleasing
number of children on the books. Families find out about the
preschool mainly through word of mouth and recommendations
by other parents.
Now that we offer our toddler group, ‘Little Imps’, we are
also seeing that some of those children are transitioning to
preschool once they are old enough. Little Imps does run at a
slight loss but it is important that we continue as there is only
one other toddler group in the immediate vicinity and it is
good advertising for the preschool. One of the preschool
staff members runs the group, overseeing the morning,
planning the activities and leading the group singing session at
the end.
We continue to build up our resources, both inside and out.
Work was finished in the garden area near to the outside
classroom with the addition of an astro turfed road area
which is perfect for bikes and scooters. Complete with a small
bridge and zebra crossing, children can learn about road
safety whilst having fun.
At the other end of the outside area the children can play in
the mud kitchen or use the slides and small climbing
equipment. We will be revamping this area over the coming
couple of years.
The small allotment area has raised beds just right for
growing some fruit and vegetables so the children can
appreciate more about the world around them and help with
the planting and watering.
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.
We now have interactive boards, a bubble tube, and many
more sensory toys in our sensory classroom. This room
doubles up as a safe sleeping space in the afternoon for our
younger children who still require a short nap.

Staffing levels remain high and stable, and we have three staff members who have enrolled on their L3 course in childcare. Time is given in the day for them to continue their studies with the remainder being undertaken at home. 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 preschool reserve has been established and maintained throughout the school year and provides 12 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.	Most of the 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 playequipment and trainingcosts.

Section F Other optional information

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 10/06/202

Charity Name Impstone Pre-School

No (if any) 1140075 CC16a Period end date To 31/08/2025

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period Period start date from 01/09/2024

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fees 16,726 - - 16,726 21,860
Funding 150,117 - - 150,117 145,939
Grant - - - - -
Fund Raising 744 - - 744 1,190
Donations 210 - - 210 375
Bank Interest 327 - - 327 498
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
- - 168,124 169,862
AR) [ 168,124 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 168,124 - - 168,124 169,862
A3 Payments
Hall Rental 8,182 - - 8,182 5,503
Equipment & Materials 3,665 - - 3,665 9,320
Cleaning & Supplies 2,499 - - 2,499 2,053
Setting Development 27,110 - - 27,110 4,750
Advertising - - - - 200
Insurance 1,062 - - 1,062 900
Miscellaneous 1,670 - - 1,670 763
Office Supplies 1,535 - - 1,535 1,447
Prof Fees 1,643 - - 1,643 1,794
Staff Costs 147,223 - - 147,223 129,949
Staff Uniforms - - - - 1,224
Waste Disposal 1,184 - - 1,184 1,013
Website 157 - - 157 209
Training 500 - - 500 365
Subscriptions 413 - - 413 577
Learning Journals - - -
EYPP ecpe
Trips 345 - - 345 390
Cherry Trees Purchase - - -
- - -
Sub total [ 197,189 ] - - 197,189 160,457
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 197,189 - - 197,189 160,457
Net of receipts/(payments) - 29,065 - - - 29,065 9,405
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 77,600 - - 77,600 48,487
CCXX R1 accounts (SS) Cash funds this year end 48,535 - 1 - 48,535 57,892 08/06/2026
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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 26,598 - -
Bank - Reserve
23,464
Outstanding Fees - 325 - -
Payments made, not cleared bank - 1,201 - -
- Total cash funds 48,535 - -
(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 Details Fund to which Amount due When due
liability relates (optional) (optional)
-
-
-
-
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Date of Signature Print Name approval Amanda Davies 08/06/2026 2 08/06/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner"'s Report member5 of Impstone Pre-sdwl On accounts for thè yr ended 31st August 2025 Charity no (If any) 114CK175 Set out on pages 1 to3 Respective The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the aco)unts in responsibilitles of ac(x)rdance wtth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (1he Act"). trustees and examlner The charitrfs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year urKler section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to: examine the acUnts under section 145 of the Charities Ac( 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 )rne to my attention Basis of Independent My examination was carried out in accordancE with general Directions given èxaminerfs ststoment by tt)e Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the aCUntIng rerdS kept by the charity and a rnmparison of the accounts presented viith ttM)se records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the a(xx)unts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eden that would be required in an audit, and nsequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'truè and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. IER May 2018

Independent In connectron with my examination. no material matters have (me lo my examinerfs ststement attention whith gives me cause to believe thal in, any material resFeCt: accounting records were not kept in acwrdance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the a¢Unts do not aca)rd with the accounting records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoukl be dThgwn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reathed. Signed: Date: June 2026 Name: Lynda Park8r-Sd)watz Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): NIA Address: 19A Churth Road Pamber Heath Tadley HANTS RG26 3DZ Section B Disclosure Only (x)mplete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of cOnM (see CC32, Independent examination of chaiity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER May 2018

Glve horo brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wlshes to disclose. Nothing to retx)rt IER May 2018