CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, annual report (including Directors, report) for the period To: 3111212024 From: 0110112024 Charity name: Poppets PreChoOl (Little Wakering) Charity registration number: 1150078 Company number: 08263465 Objectives and activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or ServIS identified in the accounts. To enhan the development and education of children primarily under statutory school Para 1.17 arKI 1.19 Encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups by.. 1. Offering appropriate pla, education and care facilities and training courses. together with the right of parents to take responsibility for, and to become involved in, the activtties of such groups, offer opportunities for all children whatever their ra, culture, religion, means or ability. 2. Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in, and recognition of, such needs; 3. Instigating and adhering to, and furthering the aims and objectives of the Preschool Leamin Alliance. Statement confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of rts beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. The provision of quality childcare for all children attending the setting. Para 1.20 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further stalements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the riod Statement explaining the policy for holding resepdes stating why they are held Para 1.21 Please see the attached accounts for the year ended 3111212024. Para 1.22 The reserves held are to ensure a continuous provision of services for the patrons. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Explanation of any UnrtaIntieS about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, governance and management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document: for example, tru.?1 ijpecj, -rrio* ¢11 iiUII-i ar5d al ii.-les Of aooL¢Cldi5f;' ¥ILC Para 1.25 Deed of trust
How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Limited company, limited by guarantee Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. eledion to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Voluntary Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses istered charit number Charity's principal address ts Pr&School Little Wakerin 1150078 Chadwick House, Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road. Barling Magna. Essex, SS3 OLN Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Office (rf any) Trustee name Name of person lor body) entitled int trustee ifan Mrs C Smith Mrs N H Aruvera Mrs S Sutton Mrs C Evans Treasurer Mrs C Dudbridge Mrs A Freeman Chair 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charit 's ob'ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charit 's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional inforniation) Type of Name Address adviser Accountant Segrave & Partners LLP Turnpike House, 120811210 London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 2UA Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (optional infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The company has taken advantage of the small companies, exemption in preparing the report above. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report (including directors, report) above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trusteesldirectors Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc) Date II/Oq/ JCL5
leoJo Y NUMBER: 08263465 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1150078 REGISTERED COMP REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL ITTLE WAKER1Tr4G Segrave & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants Turnpike House 120811210 Lnndon Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA
POPPE RE-SCHOOL ILE WAKERtNG CONTENT F THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS THE YEAR ND Page Report of the Trnstees Independenl Examiner's Report ststen)ent of Financial Activities Balan¢e Sheet Notes lo Ihe Financial Stalements 7 to 11 Detailed Statem¢Dt of Financial Activities 12
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKERING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the PUTposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The truslees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charÉties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019}. OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES ObjectRves and aims The objectives of the pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statOry school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: l) Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and training courscs, togcther with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offu opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion. means or ability- 2) Encouraging the study of th¢ n¢¢ds of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs. 3) Instigating and adhering to and fijrthering the aims and objects of the Preschool Learning Alliance. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of tnl and constitutes a limited company? limited by guarantee, as defmed by the Companies Acl 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIIS Registered Company number 08263465 {England and Wales) Registered Charity Dumber 1150078 Registered office Turnpike House 120811210 London Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA Trustees Mrs C SmTrth Mrs N H Aruvera Mrs S Sutton Mrs C Evans Mrs C Dudbridge Mrs A Freeman Jndependent Examiner C Exeter Segrave & Partners LLP Charter¢d Accounlants Turnpike House 120811210 London lioad Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA Approved by ord¢T of the board of trustees on 2 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Page I
POPPET PRE-SCHOOL LILE WAKERING REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2 24 Mrs S Sutton - Trustee Page 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKERING Independent examiner's report to the trnstees of Poppet5 Pre-school (Little Wakerlng) Cthe Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitys trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited undeT Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examinalion of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out Tny examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 201 l Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that Do matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to b¢li¢v¢.' accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records" or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requir¢m¢nt that the accounts give a tru¢ and fair vi¢w which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Staternent of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have com¢ across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. C Exeter Segrave & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants Turnpike House 120811210 London Road Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 2UA 2 S¢pt¢mber 2025 Page 3
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKEIUNG STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3] DECEMBER 2024 2024 Unrestricted fimd 2023 Total fimds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMEiYfs FROM Grants 82,450 45,215 Other trading activities Investment income 18.032 27.929 Total 100,483 73,144 EXPENDITURE ON Raising fimds 91,203 74,016 NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE) 9,280 (872) RECONCILIATJON OF FUNDS Total funds brougbt forward 941 1,813 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD 10221 941 The notes forn) part of these fmancial statements Page 4
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL ILE WAKERING BALANCE SHEET 31DE EMBER20 2024 Unrestricted fund 2023 Total funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 883 13.896 553 2,114 14,779 2.667 CREDITORS Amounts fa]Itng due within one year {4,558) (1,726) NET CURRENT ASSETS 10.221 941 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,221 941 NET ASSETS 10,221 941 FUNDS Unrestricted fimds 10,221 941 TOTAL FUNDS 10221 941 The charitsble company is entltled to exemption from audir under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for th¢ year ended 31 December 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial ststements for the year ended 31 Decernber 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records thal comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Aci 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitabl¢ company. (b) The notes fom] part of these financial slatements Page 5 continued...
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKEIUNG BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 DECEMBER 2024 These fmancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicabl¢ to charitable compantes subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of TnLStees and authorised for issue on 2 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: S Sutton - Trustee S LSd&o N H Aruvera - TTUSte¢ The notes forni part of these financial sLqtements Page 6
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LILE WAKERING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 AccouNfiNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial stalements The financial statements of the charitsble company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SOR (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chaTities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Stsndard 102 'The FTnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial slatements have been prepared under the historical cost onvention. Income All income is recognised in the Staternent of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can b¢ MeTed reliably. Expenditure Llabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon &$ there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the harity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlem¢nt and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals b&sis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particulat h¢adings thcy have been allocated to activities on a basis consist¢nt with th¢ us¢ of resources. Taxalion The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable aclivities. Fund aeeounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accord4nc¢ with th¢ charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted fimds can only be used foT particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrirtions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are rnised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nathwe and purpose of each fimd is included in the notes to the financial statements. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Playgroup fees 18,032 27.929 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account inter¢st Page 7 continued...
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKERING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 RAISING FUNDS Costs of generating ineome 2024 2023 Staff costs Rent, rates, heating & lighting Telephone Repairs & maintenance Toys & sunthy equipment Parties & special events G¢n¢ral running expenses Support costs 71.729 5,799 432 1,214 432 77 2,206 9,314 60,463 5,839 322 1,134 795 80 1.617 3,766 91.203 74,016 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no tru51ees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid foT the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Pre-school staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCtAL AcfiviTIES Unrestricted fund JNCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Grants 45,215 Other trading activities 27,929 Totsl 73,144 EXPENDTfuRE ON Raising funds 74,016 ET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (872) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1,813 Page 8 continued...
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKEIUNG NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 COMPARA TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES - continued Unrestricled fimd TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 941 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WJTHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtOTS Prepayments 330 553 553 883 553 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Social security and other t&x¢s Other CTeditors Accrued expenses (2,298) 6.226 630 (1,486) 2,612 600 4.558 1,726 ID. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease paents under non-cancellable operdting leases fall due as follows: 2024 2023 Within one year 3.600 3,600 ii. MOVEMENT JN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unreslricted funds General flmd 941 9,280 10,221 TOTAL FUNDS 941 9,280 10.221 Page 9 continued...
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKERING NOTES TO THE FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued OR THE YEAR NDED EMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - conlinued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources R¢sources expended Movement in fimds Unrestricted funds General fund 100,483 (91203) 9,280 TOTAL FUNDS 100.483 (91,203) 9,280 Comparalives for movement ID funds Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestri¢t¢d funds General fid 1,813 (872) 941 TOTAL FUNDS 1,813 (872) 941 Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in ndS Unreslricted funds General fund 73.144 (74,016) (872) TOTAL FUNDS 73,144 (74,016} (872) A Cllent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted fund5 General fund 1.813 8,408 10221 TOTAL FUNDS 1,813 8,408 10,221 Page 10 continued...
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LITTLE WAKERING 1¥40TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ii. MOVEMEI¥4T IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net mov¢ment in fijnds, included in the above are &s follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Mov¢ment in funds Unrestricted fund5 Gen¢ral fund 173,627 (165,219) 8,408 TOTAL FUNDS 173.627 (165,219) 8,408 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024. Pagell
POPPETS PRE-SCHOOL LIThLE WAKERING DETAILED STATEMEINT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Grants Educatlon grant 82,450 45,215 Other trading adivities Playgroup fees 18,032 27,929 Investment income Deposit account interest Total incomÉng resourees 100,483 73,144 EXPENDITURE Cosls of generaling income Staff wages & NI Ren¢ rates, heating & lighting Telephone RepaiTS & maintenance Toys & sundry equipment Parties & special events General running expenses 71,729 5,799 432 1,214 432 77 2,206 60,463 5,839 322 1,134 795 80 1,617 81.889 70,250 Support costs Management Insurance Photocopy, computer & stationery Accountants fees Staff training General administrdtion 820 12 630 783 50 600 911 1,193 1.053 2.515 3,537 Finance Bank charges Interest payable 186 6,613 229 6,799 229 Total resources expended 91,203 74,016 Net in¢omel(expendilure) 9,280 (872) This page does noi forni part of the statutory financial statements Page 12
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of Poppets Pre-school (Little Wakering) On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charity no.= 1150078 Company no.: 08263465 Set out on pages I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31112 12024. As the charity.'s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the quirementS of the Companies Act 2006 (Ihe 2006 Act.). Responsibilities and basis of report Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year 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 (°the 2011 Act.). In carying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: or • the accounts do not accord wrth such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordan with the Charities SORP {FRS102). IER October 2018
I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Dats: 2210fj11 Name: Carly Exeter Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): A.C.C.A. Address: Tumpike House. 120811210 London Road. Leigh on Sea. Essex, SS9 2UA Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of cOnM (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018