Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date ay Year 2024 Year 2025 From 1st April To March Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Kingfisher Pre-school (Kingsand) Other names charity is known by NIA Registered charity number (if any) 1145939 Charity's principal address Mount Edgcumbe Youth Club (MEYC) Jackman's Meadow Kingsand Near Torpoint Postcode PL10 1 FF CORNWALL Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity OffiGe lif any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Name of pergon {or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Trustees Trustse name Natalie Perry Carrie Fourniss Nadja Halliday Charlotte Mattholie Claire Davey Juliet Neno Kerry Mccreery Anna Whitton Chair outgoing Secretary Member Until 2310412024 Until 2310412024 Trustees Trustees Member Nominated Person Treasurer outgoing Treasuer incoming Member Chair incoming Member Until 2310412024 Trustees Trustees March 24 To present 2310412024 To present 0910712024 2310412024 To present 2711112024 To present 0910712024 To present Trustees Trustees Trustees Luke Siolo-millar Charlotte Creek Trustees 10 Trustees Rebecca Blackford Secretary Trustees 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address NIA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution - Pre-school Learning Alliance Model Pre-school constitution 2011 ado ted 26.01.12 How the charity is constituted Non-incorporated Trustee selection methods Pre-school management committee members are also charity trustees (section 5.1 of the constitution), and are appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM in accordance with our governing document. Additional governance Issues (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. Member of Pre-school Learning Alliance An up to date version of our Policies and Procedures are kept in the office and new trustee induction includes reading and signing each one. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity • relationship with any related parties,. Irustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities The aims of the pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by providing a high quality, stimulating and nurturing environment. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
The advanment of education of children For children from 2 years old to statutory school age and their families from the local area. Available to all children regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability. Provision of care and educational facilities. Opportunities to learn and develop through play and creativity. Staff and committee actively involved in fundraising and raising the profile of the pre-school in the local area. 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) Encouragement of the active involvement of parents in preschool setting through regular fundraisers, and parent rota for volunteering, helping to promote the aims and needs of the pre-school. Through fundraising efforts by the community the committee paid for essential repairs to the path and drive up to the preschool. It is now possible to drive a vehicle up to the top gates of the preschool. There is also now improved disable access again. Ongoing membership and reliance on the guidance provided by The Pre- School Learning Alliance through telephone support, some committee member training, as well as policy & procedure and health & safety guidelines. Trustees received no remuneration or benefits from the charity, and trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional inforniation) Organising events that bring the community together, promoting both parents and children's socialisation and the enhancement of communication, personal, emotional, and social development (in particular post Covid 19). You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making. policy programme related investment" Welcoming volunteers from the community to come and engage the children in gardening, Cooking and reading. contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Activities We continued to run our Nature Club which provided opportunities for children to develop holistically in the outdoors and welcomed use of the local woods and beach. In the Summer Term, we welcomed children and families for the annual Leaver's Picnic, which we ran at Mount Edgcumbe Park, this was very successful. We held events for our children and the public such as an, Easter Eggstravaganza and Halloween Trail. This encouraged expression of interests for new starters. Our fundraising Murder mystery night was unfortunately postponed due the fire at Mount Edgcumbe, this is due to now take part in October. We held several family days and open days for all the community. This continues to lead to a great amount of community support and fundraising by various groups and businesses. Pu il numbers Summer Term: 28 children. 23 of which were funded. Autumn Term.. 30 children, 23 of which were funded. Spring Term.. 32 children, 27 of which were funded. Kin fisher's Stsff Staff Training under taken this year includes - Safeguarding, FGM and prevent First Aid Food Safety SENDCO training and networking Supporting Armed forces families Speech, language and communication Emotional First Aid Maths Boxall Profile New Staff: We welcomed one member of staff back from maternity leave. We are currently providing a plarnent for a previous attendee of the preschool to enable them to complete their Level 2 qualification. We welcomed back a PHD university student who ran a project with the children about sustainability and the environment. Our Staff Team The Kingrfsher staff team is made up of highly skilled and eXperIend members. They have continued to provide children of the community with a high level of care, even throughout times of financial uncertainty for the charity. The children continue to receive an enriching, broad and balanced curriculum. We reviewed pay levels at the end of March 2024, in line with NMW increases, sadly our funding levels didn't increase at the same level so we were unable to offer any additional pay increases to our team. Fundraisin This year saw a fantastic fundraising effort, these included - Clothes sale- £251.23 Halloween trail - £400.23 Patchworf( studios play - £1799 Whitsand Bay Fort quiz - £1327.03 Hall hire for parties - £230 Black Prince Fete- £146.10 Marathon (so far - £795.02 TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Donations from the Spar, The Stores, Singsanders, Open day cake sales and other events Total= £5109.38 Grant fundin We were very lucky to be successful and continue to be awarded a grant from The Fore this is £10000.00 of unrestricted funding to allow the setting to work on community engagement, making the setting more financially viable and reducing our costs. We contiued to complete out project with a grant from Groundworks UK. This enabled us to expand our gardening projects, building new habitats, creating a border for pollinators and a pond area. We also purchased several water butts and large water tanks which should ensure we no longer have to use mains water to water the poly tunnel and garden in the summer months. We also applied for and have been successful in securing a grant from the Carew Pole trust. This project is due to start in the Summer term, enabling us to improve and continue our wonderful gardening projects with the children and our community. Using this money we will be able to enlarge our sandpit and improve our mud kitchen area. Make essential repairs to our raised beds and buy seeds, compost and a wheelbarrow to continue to engage children in growing, raising and consuming our own produce. Through community engagement a group of parents, businesses and volunteers fitted new bathrooms with a toddler sized toilet and sink. They also removed the current heating system, installed a new air source heat pump, and radiators. They also installed a ventilation system to remove the damp in the building. As well as a solar panel array and batteries enabling us to use, store and produce our own energy to sell on. We were re-inspected by Ofsted during our first week back of the academic year and were given the rating of good. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The Pre-school only has 1 current account. The aim of the Pre-school is to keep three months of salary payments and running costs in the Current Account at all times. Through being successful with the The Fore grant and budgeting carefully we have managed to remain sustainable and achieve this goal. However further rises to the national minimum wage and costs are making this increasingly difficult. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional inforn)ation> TAR March 2012
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal SoUrS 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 Pre School is primarily funded by the Early Years funding from Cornwall County Council. This is topped up by some children being funded direct from their parents. This funding is used to pay the direct costs (wages, utilities, snacks, etc.) of the Pre School. Fundraising activities are used to pay for the purchase of fixed assets, toys and books. It may also be used to subsidise social events, such as trips to the theatre. Section F Other optional information Accounts Income £117,460 Expenses £92,859 Closing balan £37,653 Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Luke Siolo-millar Kerry Mccreery Chair Treasurer Date 7th May 2025 TAR March 2012
Kingfisher Pre&hool, Kingsand. Comwall Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 1st ril 2024 31st March 2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th• n•ar•st Restricted funds Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year to th• n•ar•st £ tothe nrn&t £ lo th• neargst £ to ngarnst £ A1 Recei Cash Subscriptions Comwall CC Grant Fundraising Events IrQme Sundry Income Restricted Income Grants Other Gr8ntS Aclivib"es Incnme Ringfenced Fundraisin9 Donations Mi11aneous Incorne Ringfenced Grant Expenditure transfer befven cash and bank Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Inv88tment Sales, {s80 table). 17,445 81,890 1.528 17,445 81.890 1.528 17,035 48.518 9,014 250 250 13,443 230 2,250 10.000 319 13,443 230 3,352 3,352 2.719 677 677 1.829 117.887 427 117.460 88,026 Sub total 117.887 427 117,460 88.026 A3Pa ments Wages and Salary Costs Payroll Costs Pension Snacks Insuranc Ofsted Eqvipmenl H811 Rental Resources Office Costs Trairiing Cleaningl Nappy Changing Internet & Phone Printing Other Overheads Maintenanc DBS & Update S&Thice HMRC Fundraising Events Expenditurg Transfer Befvfftn Bank and Cash Misc. Expenses 76,770 738 1.424 430 1,471 35 51 3.120 1,761 734 340 76,770 738 1.424 430 1.471 35 51 3.120 1,761 734 66,522 973 1,030 437 35 544 3.936 932 374 513 513 143 ,879 56 2.092 143 6.879 56 2,092 39 18 3.6S¥) 238 92,859 Sub total 92,859 78,082 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table) Sub total 92,859 92.859 78,082 Net of receiptsl(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end CCXX R1 accounts {SSI 25.027 427 24.601 12,625 37.653 427 13.052 37,653 3,108 13,052
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nèarest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Bank Cur¥entAixx)unl 36,995 Petty Cash Cash not Banked Total cash funds 37,653 lag balarK88 wlth rerApt$ P8yrtwrrt8 a¢¢ounrfs11 Unrestrlcted funds to nearest£ Re8trfcted funds to neawt£ Endowment funds to nearost£ Details Fund to whlch I•t bolon Details Currant valu• lonal Co¥t loptlona Fund to wh5ch aswt belon Deta118 Co•t (optSonall Curr•nt valuo on•1 B4 Assots retaIn for the charlty's own u8• Pi¢nlc table and Ch81r8 Pre School Music Equipm8nl Pre School Toys- V8dou8 Pre School IT Equipment Pre Schogl t)oor tech Curtain & Finger GLvards Pre School Safes p School Fund to whlch rglat68 Details Amount d onal Whgn due lonal B5 Liabllities Signed by one or tsvo trustees on behaw of all the trustees Srgnature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 a¢cour¢ts {SS) 0710412025
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Kingfisher Preschool (Kingsand) On accounts for the year ended March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1145939 Set out on pages l Z Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities 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 procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a VIeW of the accounting records 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 accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees Conrning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence 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 report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's ststement (other than that disclosed below ") 1. 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 Charities Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Is/7 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body {if any): AGMA IER March 2012
Address: Qywai LLv6I oott PLIL5 1 RO Cl I iffÉei CORIUWRLL Section B Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. NJI IER March 2012