CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110912023 Period end date Period start date To 3110812024 Charity name: Hambledon Nursery School Ltd Charity registration number: 1151174 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To promote education and in particular run a nursery school. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The provision of nursery school education for 2-5 year old children. statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 No grants are made. However, the fees for children in special cirCumstanS may, exptIOnally, be reduced. with the approval of the Trustees. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 nla Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 The school has no voluntary staff. From time-to-time external volunteers contribute to particular sessions (library time, drama, music, story sessions etc).
Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Hambledon Nursery School has had a successful 2023124 year. once again fully meriting its Outstanding Ofsted rating. The underfying strengths of the school - the ability and dedication of its teaching and administrative staff and the focus on the individual care provided to each child - have enabled us to cope well with all the issues that came our way. We conformed closely throughout the year with all the various, and varying. guidelines, strongly supported by parents and carers. We are very fortunate in our physical setting and made very good use of the exlensive outdoor space we have available. We benefited also from the quality and flexibility of the classrooms and facilities in our Victorian building. Financially we continued to be prudent but were able to continue a modest programme of capitsl expenditure projects. For the year as a whole we achieved a surplus, and with a healthy balance sheet the school's overall finances are in good shape. Over the year all the small children in our care were looked after with provision tailored to each one's needs. with families kept appraised of progress through regular evaluations - features of the school that underlie our Ofsted rating. As ever. support for young families in adversity is always considered by Trustees. The school is an important part of the village community and is highly valued by it. The school also has strong links with the village church. while remaining inclusive to all. Looking ahead now the school is very optimistic about the future. Without taking anything for granted we are confident that the school's wide range of strengths will continue to serve us well over the coming years. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
Perfomance 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 period Para 1.21 The school recorded a surplus of around £5,500, having shown a surplus of around £13,000 in the prior year. The school is in a strong financial position. with healthy levels of net assets and cash. This allowed various capital and maintenance projects to be undertaken in the year, in particular outdoor equipment and resources and new tables and chairs for inside. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Reserves are held for capital investment, in particular to maintain our Victorian building and grounds, to cover short-term spikes in operational cashflows, including supporting key stakeholders (such as special needs pupils. parents and staff. as appropriate)" and as a safety net for a sudden downtum in financial performance, such as an adverse change in funding arrangements or in dernographic features. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As per the most recently filed Accounts the school's surplus reserves are around £95,000, represented by the cash balances held less working capital requirements. These reserves represent around one third of annual operating costs. Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about..
The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 The principal sources of funds are the Early Years funding support from Surrey County Council, childcare vouchers used by parents, and fees received from parents, in particular from those whose children do not qualify for funding. In addition, there are small-scale parenustaff led fundraising activities. 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 We face the same general risks as any other fee-funded school. We are very conscious of what they are and manage them well (see below). other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Trust Deed Type of governing document P8ra 1.25 Articles of Association (trust deed, royal charter) How is the Gharity constituted? Para 1.25 Company Limited by Guarantee (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 3 appointed by existing trusteesldirectors 1 appointed by Hambledon Parish Council 1 appointed by the Rector of St Peterfs Church Hambledon Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures Para 1.51 The Chairman and Head Teacher have adopted for the induction produced a document for the induction of and training of trustees new Trustees.
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 Strong links are maintained with Surrey County Council Early Years and Childcare and with other schools in the area. Other The Trustees, along with the Head Teacher and School Secretary meet as a management team twice per term. All matters relating to the management of the school, including educational provision, staff and staff training, budgeting and financial reporting and strategic planning issues are dealt with at these meetings. A risk register is in place and is formally reviewed annually. Health and Safety risks are assessed by the Head Teacher. Financial risks are monitored by the Treasurer, major building maintenan projects are reviewed in committee at least annually. Reference and Administrative details Charity name Hambledon Nursery School Limited other name the charity uses Hambledon Nursery School Registered charity number 1151174 Charity's principal address Rock Hill Hambledon Road Hambledon Surrey GU8 4DR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole year Trusts• nam Office {if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toap oint trustee Ifan David Evans Chairman George Edmund Wood Treasurer Rory Gilbert Simon Willets Ex officio St Peter's Church, Hambledon Parish Judith Milan Ex officio Hambledon Parish Council Cor orate trustees - names of Ihe directors at the date the re ortwa5a roved Director name David Evans Chairman George Edmund Wood Treasurer Rory Gilbert Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year 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 charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information {optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Kate Walford, Head Teacher stephanie Campbell, School Secretary Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations 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) David J Evans George Edmund Richard Wood Chairman Treasurer Date 1310512025
AMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMrrED UNAUDrrED FJNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR EIYDED 31- AUGUST 2024 REGISTERED OFFICI: Rock lfjll Hambledoo SUeY GU8 4DR CUARifY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1151174 COMPANY NUMBEIL. 08148564 (England and Walu)
AMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LJMrrED coKrENIS OF ThE FL¥4ANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf AUGusf 2024 Page Dir¢¢tors' Report Ba12n¢e Sheet ststement ofTr]]JAmcial Activities Notes to the FiD8ncial Ststements
IIAMBLEDOIY NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED DIREcfoRS' REPORT FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31- AUGUST 2024 A¢tivilles The principal adivity ofthe Company is the provision of nursery school education for 2 to 5 year old hildren. Achievements and performance The Nursery School Continue5 to be in a strong financial position. with good levels of net current assets and cash. We Continue to invest in the school's fa¢ilitie4 maintatning the best possible Early Years education and learning environment and consequently children uptake remains strong. The introduction of the Early Years funding for Eligible Working Parents of two year olds w&$ introduced in April. Staff salaries were again increased to refiect current inflation trends and rising costs of living. The company recorded a surplus of £5.553 in the year. Dlrectors Ydnd Trustees The directors who served during the year. and up to the date of this reporL were: D J Evans GERWood R W Gilbert In addition to the directors listed abov4 the following served &s trustees of the charity during the year. and up to th¢ date ofthis report: J Milan S Willetts DirectorJ' and trusts, remuneration None of the directors or trustses received any remunerdtion for their services during the year. On behalf of the board of directors David Evans 26. March 2025
IIAIKBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED ST BALANCE SHEET as at 31 AUGUST 2024 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Freehold land and school building 57,083 57,083 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 3,386 104 383 3.857 107.769 96,095 CUIUiEiYf LIABILJTIE& Creditors (10,202) (4.081) NET CURRENf ASSETS 014 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CUiUiENT LIABILITJES 154,650 149,097 NET ASSETS 154,650 149,097 Unrestricted funds 154.650 149,097 TOTAL FUNDS 154,650 149.097 The Compwry is entitld to ¢x¢mption from a4)t under S¢¢tion477 of th¢Comp8nies Act2(KXfj for the year ended 31st Au8USt 24. No Thlee has E¢en deposit&l utyjer Sedion 476 of t Companies Ad20(hS requiring the Compw to obtsin an audit of its finao¢ig] statements for (he yeAt ende4 31st Augusr2024. Thedireetots aeknowledge theirrew)rJsibilities for. (a) ensuringthat the COMFW keeps accouthing r&rdS which eA)mply with Stions 386 8nd 387 of th¢ Companies (b) prepanng financial statements which 8ive a tn atxl fair viewof the state ofaffairs of the CoTnrAny as at the end of each f]n8ncia] yearaTLd of its surplus or deficit for tach finsneiaj year in xcordance with the rquirernents of Stions 394 395 and which otIKtffi'5e comply with the sequircjnents ofthe Companie5 Act 2(M)6 relating to financia] statements. so far a5 applicable tothe Comp8tty. The financial Statalts have be£n preparal In xcordancewith the special prnvisions of Part 15 of the Compgnics ACt2(K latIng 10 Small Companics. Th¢ fitwiai statements were apptoved by di[lOr5 and trustees M 26th Marth 2025 and were s18nl on its behalf by: G£P David Evans-chairman Fthiuttd Wo(Ml-Tre&wrer Th¢ not OTh pag¢$ 5 to 7 fomi part of these slat¢m¢nts
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMrrED STATEKENf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN [NC0 AND EXPENDfTURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- AUGUST 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Unmtricted Funds INCOMtNG RESOURCES 301,178 930 3,023 1,154 277,615 1260 777 119 Registration Fees Interest received Sundry Income TOTAL JF4COMJIYG IiESOURCES 306,285 279.771 RESOIiRCES EXPENDED Salaries Pensions Bank Charges Classroom Resourcas Gardening Cleaning Waste Removal Utilities CommUnitiOnS Repairs and MaintenanGc Insurance Business Rates Consunmbles Office Supplies Pest Control Training Sundry Expenditure 234,434 2,272 61 5,357 457 4.559 1,126 4.117 1.153 26.433 2,298 1,268 5,195 5,210 744 1715 3,333 213,792 1,773 4.817 268 4.686 1.848 4,265 942 16,568 2,191 1280 4.764 4.344 586 1969 2,514 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 300,732 266.667 NET INCOllttNG RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 5,553 13,104 TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 149,097 154,650 135,993 149,097 Th¢ not&s on Wd8&8 5 to 7 fonn pgrt of the5¢ fin8n¢iai 5tstem¢Trts
HAMBLEDOIY NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR TKE YEAR TO 31- AUGUST 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Accounting convention The finan¢i81 stat¢ments hav¢ been pr¢par¢d under th¢ historical ¢ost wnv¢ntion and in accordance with the Finan¢iaI Reporting Standard 102 (section IA Small Entities) and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (b) Incoming resources Incoming resources, which primarily represents fee income from the pmvision of educational services are reco8nised in the year in which the services are provided. and grant in¢om¢ is recognised in the year to which the grant rtlates. (c) Resources eIpeDded All expenditure is accountcd for on an accTuals basis and resources expended are regnISed in the year in which goods or services are received. (d) Fixed assets The freehold land (which includes the car park) and school building is stated at its original cost. Freehold land is not depreciated as it is considered to have an indefinitely long useful life. The school building is not d¢pre¢iated as its historical Gost Is not sepatatety identifiable from that of the freehold lan (e) Fund Accounting Unrestricted fimds are available for use at the discretion of the Tnjstees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. 2. STATUS OF COMPANY The Company was incorporated on 18 July 2012,1)ut did not commence operations until 1st September 2013, when the existing unincorporated organisation (known as Hambledon Nursery School- Clwity regislration number 288957) ceased its provision of nursery school services and transferred, as a donation, its assets and liabiliti to the Company. The Company has no share capital and is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. Under the temis of the Articles of Association the directors are each liable to ¢ontribute to the company the maximum sum of £10 in the event of the Company winding up. The Company is a registered charity and has registered corw)ration tsx exempt status with the tax authorities.
AMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LtrIED NOTES TO THE ACCOUWts FOR THE YEAR TO 31 AUGUST 2024 ConL 3. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE THIN OIYE YEAR 2024 2023 Fees receivable Prepayments and accrued income 1.551 1,835 2.251 1.606 3,386 3,857 4. CREDTfoRS: AMOUNIS FALLtNG DUE wrrHIN 014E YEAR 2024 2023 Fees in advance Accrued expen3 893 9.309 521 3,560 10.202 4,081 S. STATEMENf OF FUNDS Brought Forward Incoming Resources Expended Carried Forward Unresrfcted funds General fiumts 149.097 306.285 (300,732) 154.650
IIAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNrs FOR ThE YEAR TO 31- AUGUST 2024 Cont. 6. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Salaries and wages Employer's NIC Employment Allowance 228.052 10,963 (6,131) 209.953 9.038 (5,199) 232,884 1,550 213.792 Fr¢nth teach¢r 234.434 213,792 Employer's Pension Contributions 2.272 1,773 The average number of employees duTing the ye4r was 17 (2023". 18). No employee received emoluments of more than £60,0 in the year or in the prior year. 7. TRUSTEE'S AIYD INDEPENDENf EXAMINERgS COSTS No fees or expenses were paid to the Independent Examiner or the TteeS or any Related Parties.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees rfLgm6£EDOff L ro On accounts for the year ended 31/08/aoa Charity no (if any) /1O/i7 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 3/'/0?/ As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member ofliNS8rt I have completed my examination. I confirn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting COrds. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Conrning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Ll131knir Name: Litrl Relevant professional qualification(s) or body Z1qll1b IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: 6. P29DDOLk c/os m/9£ 7Ho&sE £A/rs Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detai15 of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018