CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees' Annual Report for the period From Period end date 01/09/2024 Period start date To Charity name: Hambledon Nursery School Ltd Charity registration number: 1151174 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 31/08/2025 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document 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. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit To promote education and in particular run a nursery school. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The provision of nursery school education for 2-5 year old children. Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You may 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 circumstances may, exceptionally, be reduced, with the approval of the Trustees. n/a Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 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 2024/25 year, once again fully meriting its 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, which was reconfirmed following Ofsted's latest inspection visit in September 2025. The underlying strengths of the school - the ability and dedication of its teaching and administrative staff and focus on the individual care provided to each child - have enabled the school to thrive in an often challenging environment. The UK Government's drive to encourage parents to return to work has led to an increase in the daycare sector and the addition of nursery classes to many schools offering access to breakfast clubs and provision of wraparound care and afterschool clubs, leading to a squeeze on independent smaller settings, such as Hambledon. However, we are developing our presence on social media to showcase that our offering and standard of provision remains strong, desirable and outstanding. We conformed closely throughout the year with all the various requirements and guidelines, strongly supported by parents and carers. There was a focus on our 'Safeguarding and Wellbeing' policy and all Trustees completed training in this area during the year. We continue to make the most of the extensive outdoor area we have available and run 'empty classroom' sessions whenever possible, with Forest School style inspired learning, water play opportunities and music stations all conducted in the fresh air. We also benefitted from the quality and flexibility of the classrooms and facilities in our Victorian building, which remains well maintained. Over the year all the children in our care were looked after with provision tailored to each individual's needs, with families kept appraised of progress. We maintained our inclusive ethos and cared for a number of special needs children throughout the year. 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. We remain in a healthy position financially through responsible financial management. We believe that maintaining our outstanding offering will keep demand high over time and efficient cost control will maintain our reserves, whilst maintaining our facilities to a high standard and supporting our excellent staff. 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 may choose to include further statements 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 period Para 1.21 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The school recorded a deficit of around £4,600, having shown a surplus of around f5,500 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 re-surfacing the car park, and purchasing outdoor equipment and resources. 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 downturn in financial performance, such as an adverse change in funding arrangements or in demographic features. As per the most recently filed Accounts the school's surplus reserves are around £90,000, represented by the cash balances held less working capital requirements. These reserves represent around one third of annual operating costs. Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The principal sources of funds are the Early Years funding support from Surrey County The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Council, childcare vouchers used by parents, and fees received from parents, in particular Para 1.47 from those whose children do not qualify for funding. In addition, there are small-scale parent/staff 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: Type of governing document trust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (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 Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Trust Deed Articles of Association Company Limited by Guarantee 3 appointed by existing trustees/directors 1 appointed by Hambledon Parish Council 1 appointed by Godalming Minster Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The Chair and Head Teacher have produced a document for the induction of new Trustees. 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 Para 1.51 works Strong links are maintained with Surrey County Council Early Years and Childcare and with other schools in the area. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other The Trustees, along with the Head Teacher and School Business Manager 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 maintenance projects are reviewed in committee at least annually.
Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Hambledon Nursery School Limited Hambledon Nursery School 1151174 Rock Hill Hambledon Road Hambledon Surrey GU8 4DR Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name 1 David Evans 2 George Edmund Richard Wood 3 Rory Gilbert 4 Simon Willets Judith Milan 5 6 7 8 Joanna Perkins Alastair Manson Office (if any) Chair Treasurer Dates acted if not for whole year Resigned 25t March 2026 Resigned 26t March 2025 Appointed 9*h July 2025 Appointed 25t March 2026 Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Ex officio Godalming Minster Ex officio Hambledon Parish Council Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name George Edmund Richard Wood Joanna Perkins Alastair Manson Chair, Treasurer 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 Linda Humphrey, School Business Manager Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) GER Wood. Full name(s) George Edmund Richard Wood Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc Date 21.04.2026
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED CHARITY AND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 REGISTERED OFFICE: Rock Hill Hambledon Godalming Surrey GUS 4DR CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1151174 COMPANY NUMBER: 08148564 England and Wales)
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 Directors' Report Balance Sheet Statement of Financial Activities Notes to the Financial Statements Page 5-7
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 Activities The principal activity of the Company is the provision of nursery school education for 2 to 5 year old children. Achievements and performance stair develop to provide outstanding Early Years education and SEND provision, investing in training and During the year, the nursery school made improvements to the car park and general maintenance of the /ictorian building and its grounds taff salaries were again increased to reflect current inflation trends and rising costs of living The Nursery School continues to be in a strong financial position, with good levels of net current assets and cash. Incorporating the car park and building maintenance referred to above, the Company recorded a deficit of £4,624 in the year (2024: £5,553 surplus). Directors and Trustees The directors who served during the year, and up to the date of this report, were: D J Evans (resigned on 25'h March 2026) GER Wood R W Gilbert (resigned on 26'h March 2025) A Manson (appointed on 25h March 2026) JLK Perkins (appointed on 9'* July 2025) In addition to the directors listed above, the following served as trustees of the charity during the year, and up to the date of this report: J Milan S Willetts Directors' and trustees' remuneration None of the directors or trustees received any remuneration for their services during the year. On behalf of the board of directors GER. Wood. GER Wood 25th March 2026 2
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED BALANCE SHEET as at 31ST AUGUST 2025 Notes 2025 2024 f FIXED ASSETS Freehold land and school building 57,083 57,083 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 3 2,292 3,386 117,801 104.383 120,093 107,769 CURRENT LIABILITIES, Creditors 4 (27,150) (10,202) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 92,943 150,026 27,567 154,650 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS 150,026 154,650 5 150,026 150,026 154,650 154,650 For the coral d 31 August 2025 the company was cite to exemption from audit under secion 477 of the Companies Ac 2006 The Comes has At roguired the company to obtain an avi of is counts for the year in question in cordance with section 476 The directs oks ande trepois or complying with the requirements the Companies Al Al126 wit respect a The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to sinall companies. The financial statements were approved by the directors and trustees on 25th March 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: GER. Wood GER Wood - Director The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these financial statements 3
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Unrestricted Funds 309,691 960 1,500 3,758 156 316,065 301,178 930 3,023 1,154 306,285 INCOMING RESOURCES Fees Registration Fees Grants Interest received Sundry Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Salaries 6 Pensions Bank Charges Classroom Resources Gardening Cleaning Waste Remova Utilities Communications Repairs and Maintenance Insurance Business Rates Consumables Office Supplies Pest Control Training Sundry Expenditure TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 264,131 2,985 60 7,299 481 5,180 1,436 3,864 1,139 14,225 2,732 1,247 5,503 5,228 635 1,682 2,862 320,689 (4,624) f 154,650 150,026 234,434 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 2,715 3,333 --__- 300,732 5,553 149,097 154,650 The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these financial statements 4
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST AUGUST 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (section 1A 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 provision of educational services, are recognised in the year in which the services are provided, and grant income is recognised in the year to which the grant relates. (c) Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and resources expended are recognised in the year in which goods or services are received. (d) Fixed assets The charity owns a freehold property included at cost of €57,083. The historic cost of the land and buildings elements has not been separately identified and the trustees consider it impracticable to obtain a reliable allocation. The trustees have considered whether depreciation should be charged on the building element in accordance with FRS 102. However, due to the lack of reliable information regarding the building cost, no depreciation has been charged. (e) Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. (f) Going Concern The assessment of the school's cash balances and financial forecasts, including continual pupil demand, demonstrated that it has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence and meet all of its financia obligations as they fall due for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these statements. For that reason, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. 2. STATUS OF COMPANY The Company was incorporated on 18 July 2012, but did not commence operations until 1" September 2013, when the existing unincorporated organisation (known as Hambledon Nursery School - Charity registration number 288957) ceased its provision of nursery school services and transferred, as a donation, its assets and liabilities to the Company. The Company has no share capital and is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. Under the terms of the Articles of Association the directors are each liable to contribute 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 corporation tax exempt status with the tax authorities. 5
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST AUGUST 2025 Cont. 3. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Fees receivable Prepayments and accrued income 2025 748 1,544 2,292 4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 Fees in advance Grant in advance Accrued expenses 21,635 2,243 3,272 27,150 5. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Brought Forward € Incoming Resources Resources Expended Carried Forward Unresricted funds General funds 154,650 316,065 (320,689) 150,026 2024 1,551 1,835
3,386 2024 893 9,309 10,202 6
HAMBLEDON NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST AUGUST 2025 Cont. 6. STAFF COSTS Salaries and wages Employer's NIC Employment Allowance French teacher 2025 254,838 18,342 (10,550) 262,630 1,500 264,130 2,985 2024 228,052 10,963 (6,131) 232,884 1,550 234,434 2,272 Employer's Pension Contributions The average number of employees during the year was 18 (2024: 18). No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 in the year or in the prior year. 7. TRUSTEE'S AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S COSTS No fees or expenses were paid to the Independent Examiner or the Trustees or any Related Parties.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees HAMBLE DoN NuRsefy Silton LIMITED On accounts for the year ended 31/ Angüsk / 2025 Charity no (if any) 115 1174 Set out on pages rate numbers of allenal shaels I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report 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"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent [The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed bedyll. Delete | ] if not applicable. I CAEW I have completed my examination. I confirm 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 records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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. Date: 18/3/26 Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body IER LAM MILAN CHARTERED ALCONNTANT - ICAEW, ACA. 1 Oct 2018
(if any): Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (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 2 Oct 2018