Company registration number.. 07803773 Charity registration number.. 1145656 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited {A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 Forresler Boyd Limited Chartered Accountant 26 St Mary's Gale Grimsby DN31 1LW Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees. Annual Report 2105 Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Aclivilies Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements 10t019 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Reference and Administrative Details Trustees D Kinsey L S Wharton R Lockwood R V8rley T Spencer K Revell Senior Managementl Leadership Team A Allison Charlty Reglstratlon Number 1145656 Company Rogistration Number 07803773 The charity is incorporated in England. Lansdowne Avenue Grimsby N E Lincolnshire DN32 ODF Reglstered Offlce Independent Examlner Forresler Boyd Limited Chartered Aceountanl 26 Sl Marfs Gale Grimsby DN31 1LW Bankers The Royal Bank of Scouand Sheffield Allercliffe Branch 747 Allercliffe Road Sheffield S9 3RF Page 1 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Trustees. Annual Report The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law. present the annu81 report together with the financial slalements and auditors, rewrt of the charitable company for the year ended 31 August 2025. Oblectlves and actlvltles Objects and airns Our charity s purposes as set out in the objects contained in the cofflpanls Artides of Association are.. To enhance the development and education of children from the ages of two up to and including eleven years old by offering appropriate play, earty education and care facilities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability, by'.- al providing an out of hours childcare service for the local community operating on weekdays throughout the year,. and bl providing an early years provision for the community induding those families also served by Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy, cl operating al all times in a manner which reflects the principles under1wng the Church of England foundation of the inslilulion. Lisle Marsden Childcare Ltd is a provider of early-years education and care for children aged from 2 years up to 11 years 11 months in the settings early years provision and out of school club. The eady years, provision operates all year and the out of school club operates before and after school and in Ihe school holidays. We are approved and inspected by the Office for Standards in Education {OFSTEDI and have been graded as strong in all areas in our 2025 Ofsled inspection. The aims of our charity are to serve bolh the immediate and wider community by providing a high quality childcare facility based on current legislation and besl practice. and lo enable parents and carers to continue their employment andlor study by providing the necessary care, education and recreation for children of pre-school and primary school age. We aim lo create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where children and their families feel special and valued., to provide a safe and secure environment where chIld￿n are encouraged and feel excited and molivaled to learn., lo meet the individual needs of each child and ensure all children are given Ihe opportunity lo develop., to promote leaming and development through play, providing a rich and enabling environment wth a wide variety of inleresling and slimulaling activities and resources., to give children lime and support in gaining a sense of achievement and pride in themselves., and lo support children in feeling emotionally confident and not afraid of failure, developing positive altitudes lo leaming lasting for the rest of their lives. Our aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was sel up lo further. The focus of the setting is the continuous improvement to the educational programme in the early years provision, and providing high quality play opportunities for children in the out of school club. The practitioners support and enhance children's leaming and development holistically through play based aclivilies. Home links are made in order lo enhance and extend children's learning both within the setting and in the child's home. The out of school club provides a friendly, child ￿ntred environment that give children the play spaces they need lo ensure they receive a balance within their lives. The club sessions are designed to cofflplemenl the slruclured environment of school, introducing the children lo a wide range of activities and experiences whilst encouraging them to make their own choices, lake responsibility for their own actions and contribute to what is provided for them. Parents are given regular information about their children's developmental progress through daily communication and regular progress reviews. We maintsin regular contact wth parents throughout the year through newsletters and planned events. Page 2 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Trustees. Annual Report Publ1¢ beneflt In the coming year the charity plans to continue to identify and make irnprovemenls to the educational programme in the early years, provision lo ensure children are supported to reach their potential and developmental expectations to prepare them to become lifelong leamers. In the out of school club we plan lo develop the provision and activities we offer lo meet the diverse needs of the children who allend and to ensure children are engaged in purposeful play. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Achievernents and performance Occupancy Rate Occupancy for our early years provision has been lower than recent years with 112 children on roll by the end of the academic year. Average occupancy 81 the end of the academic year was 70Yo 12024."850/0l based on 80 children per session. The lower occupancy rate was due lo a lower birth year than nomial and was a trend seen across local settings. Occupancy in our out of school club continued lo be good with an average of 60 12024'.621 children booked in for breakfast club and 5812024.'531 children booked after school dub. staff tralnlng and development Staff have completed required core training such as Firsl Aid, Food Safety and Safeguarding training as and wh8n required throughout the year. Other training has included.. Domestic abuse awareness Employment law changes Development trauma Making sense of autism An introduction lo neurodivergence in Ihe eady years . Sexual harassment training for managers and supervisors Exploring boys play and leaming Improvomonts This year cosmetic improvements have been made lo the setting including repainting the whole setting, replacing cupboard doors and drawers in one of our kilchen areas. We have replaced the flooring in one of our rooms as there were some repairs that needed doing lo wom areas. We also recarpeled our reception area, staff room and the managers office. Some office fumilure was also replaced and safely matting at our exits lo our outdoor areas. We updated the toilet cubicles in our 2 year room by having the cubirjes wrapped. We took part in the NELI for earfy years programme which is an earty language programme that has been available for school for some years. There were many benefits of the programme. mainly Ihe enriched vocabulary taught, improved oracy and enhanced activities based on the story each week. We found not all the books were suitable for the children and the 20 week programme lost momentum towards the end with children becoming less engaged. Following a whole team evaluation of the programme we are planning on delivery a bespoke versior) of Nell in the next academic year. Page 3 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Trustees. Annual Report Plans for future perlods Aims and key objectivgs for futurg periods We plan lo develop a bespoke delivery of Ihe Nell programme for next year based on practitioners evaluation of the programme. We invested some of our reserves into a savings account whilst we plan what we would like lo further improve in the setting. We are looking at the possibility of having some loilets fitted into one of our rooms. Financial review During Ihe year ended 31 August 2025, total expenditure of £700,616 was more Ihan covered by Nursery Education Funding together with other incoming resources and brought forward reserves. The excess of income over expenditure for the year was a profil of £43,91312024.. £95,718). Policy on reserves Our policy is lo have a minimum of a three month ¢onlingen¢y fund to guarantee financial security in the event of any unforeseen expenditure that may occur and lo safeguard against a de￿eaSe of in￿rne due lo a sudden drop in OCCLJpancy. We also have some reserves invested in a savings account. Free reserves lunreslricled funds less designated lunds and lotsl fixed assets) are £366,787 which is above the three month policy. Total reserves being £381,480 12024.. £337.5671 are made up of reslricled funds of £nil12024.. £15,714) and unreslricled funds of £381,48012024.. £321.8531. Prlnclpal rlsks and uncertalntles Occupancy rates fluctuale and could drop from year lo year. Some of the praclilioners are employed on yeady contracts so that we are able to adjust the number of staff and hours lo be worked yearly depending on occupancy levels. We do operate on a higher than legally required staff ratio which can be dropped lo required levels if staffing costs required us lo do so. Structurei governanco and rnanagement Nature of governlng document The organisalion is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10 October 2011 and registered as a charity on 27 January 2012. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is govemed under ils Articles of Association. Recrultment and appolnfment of trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of Charity law. Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually al the Annual General Meeling. InductiTon and training of trustO9S Induction and trdining is informal given the size of the organisation and is provided as required. Arrangements for setting key management pe￿Onnel remuneration Pay increases for 811 s18ff are set by the board of directors annually. The increases are decided based on National Wage increases and a review of the current financial position. Page 4 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Trustees. Annual Report Organlsatlonal structure The company is controlled by the trustees with delegated authollty to the key management team as necessary. Relationships with related parties Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy Dan Kinsey is the headleacher of Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy which works dosely with Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited and the same site. Disclosure of inforn)ation to auditor Each trustee has taken steps that they ought lo have taken as a trustee in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and lo establish that Ihe charity's auditor is aware of that infomiation. The trustees confimi that there is no rglevant informab'on that they know of and of which they krKJW the auditor is unaware. The annual report was approved by Ihe Irustees of the charity on 11 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by.. D Kinsey Trustee Page 5 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited {%he Companw) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2025. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees of the Company land also ils directors for the purpose5 of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Acl'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying Out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sect￿n 145(5)Ibl of the 2011 Acl. Independent examiner's statsment Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in seclion 145 of the 2011 Act. I confim) that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination givirrfJ me cause to believe.. l. accounting records were not kept in Tesped of Lisle MaTsden Childcare Limrted as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is ml a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wilh the melhods and principles ol Ihe Sialemenl of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporling by charities applicabl8 to charilies preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come acTOSS no other matters In ￿nneCtIOn ¥￿th the examlnatlon lo whlch attenuon should be drawn in Ihls report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reactted. C JeKse ca￿1¢ Anng Jensen ACA Chartered Accountant ICAEW Forresler Boyd Limited 26 Sl Mary's Gate Grimsby DN31 1LW 11 May 2026 Page 6 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment incorne 675,663 2,824 5,925 60,117 735,780 2,824 5,925 Total income 684,412 60,117 744,529 Expendituro on.. Charitable activities 1624.785 75,831 700,616 Total expenditure 624.785 75,831 700,616 Nel incomellexpendilurel Nel movement in funds 59,627 15,714 43,913 59,627 115,7141 43,913 Roconclllatlon of funds Totsl funds brought forward 321,853 15,714 337,567 Total funds carried fomard 17 381,480 381,480 Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total 2024 Note Income and Endowments from: Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 624,736 537 3.304 46,418 671,154 537 3,304 Total income 628,577 46,418 674,995 Expenditure on: Charitable acb'vities 532,859 46,418 579,277 Total expenditure 532,859 46,418 579,277 Nel income 95,718 95,718 Net rnovement in funds 95,718 95,718 Reconciliation of fund5 Total funds brought forward 226,135 15,714 241,849 Total funds carried forward 17 321,853 15,714 337,567 The notes on pages 10 to 19 fom) an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited {RegistTation number: 07803773) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 14,693 8,698 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 14 55,594 338,414 62.342 291,748 394.008 354.090 Creditors: Amounts falling due within on• yèar Net current assets 15 27,221 25,221 366,787 328,869 Net assets 381,480 337.567 Funds ofthe charity: Rostricted income funds Restricted funds 15,714 Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds 381.480 321.853 Total funds 17 381.480 337,567 For the linancial year ending 31 August 2025 the chanty was enlffjed lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Acl 2006 relating to small companies. Direclors, rosponsibililies.. The members have r¥)1 required the charty to cbtain an audil of its accounts for thg ygar in question In accordance with section 476., and The directors acknowledge their responsibilrties for complying with the requirements of the Act with respeet to accounting reeords and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements on pages 7 to 19 were approved by the Iruslees, and aulhorised for issue on 11 May 2026 and sigrTred on Ih8ir behaw by.. D wh￿5¥ D Kinsey Trustee The notes on pages 10 to 19 fomi an integral part of these financial slatemenls. Page 8 Lisle Marsden Childcare Limited Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash income 43.913 95,718 Adjustments to tash flows from non