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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

and

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

31 JULY 2024

Charity Registration No: 1152783

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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

CONTENTS
31 JULY 2024
CONTENTSPage
Trustees’ annual report                                             3 - 5
Independent examiner’s report                                         6
Receipts and Payments Accounts                                        7
Statement of assets and liabilities                                   8
Notes to the accounts                                                 9

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Year ended 31 July 2024

THE CHARITY

Registered name      :  Alverstoke Pre School
Registered address   :  Alverstoke County Infant School, Ashburton Road, Gosport,
PO12 2LH
Legal Status         :  Unincorporated association
Registered charity no:  1152783
Telephone no.        :  02392 526247
Email address        :  manager@alverstokepreschool.co.uk
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair:
Suzannah Arde
Treasurer:
Jennifer Green
Elected members:
Louise Lewis
PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
Independent Examiner:  D Clarke FCA, Wood, Hicks & Co Ltd,
                       Chartered Accountants, Units 1-2 Warrior Court,
                       9-11 Mumby Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1BS
Bankers             :  Barclays, 67-69 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0AT

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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

Year ended 31 July 2024

SECTION 1 – OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The aim of the Preschool is to enhance the learning and development of children
primarily under the statutory school age following government guidelines set out
through the Early Years statutory framework through the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The Preschool works in partnership with parents within the area to understand and
provide a service for all children within the local community. The Preschool does
this by:
We confirm the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

Activities

The term time only Preschool offers a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for
children aged 2,3 and 4 years old. The Preschool offers a huge range of resources and
activities for children to explore and extend their development throughout the Early
Years Foundation Stage. The Preschool use statutory guidelines and aid development of
all children who attend the setting through observation of learning. Government
funding for eligible children is allocated in accordance to guidelines to ensure it
is used to fund and support the children’s learning environment.

SECTION 2 – ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Preschool continue to provide nurturing, safe, quality affordable childcare
within the local community. We continue to improve our setting within our financial
constraints and using observations of the children within their play we as a setting
have been growing areas within the setting to offer enticing and enriching
opportunities.
During this financial year the Preschool have moved to a new premises within the
grounds of Alverstoke Infants School.  We are still running as a separate entity to
the school but within the school grounds.
As a result of moving to a new premises the number of children that we can now have
in the preschool at any one time has reduced to 21, however over time we will look at
options to increase this.

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SECTION 2 – ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)

The new premises offers lots of outdoor learning opportunities for the children, including a woody walk, trim trail and a sensory garden. We also have access to a playground where the children can freely ride bikes and scooters etc in a safe environment.

The new premises is also close to the beach, meaning we have the opportunity to take them on trips to the beach when the when ratios allow.

SECTION 3 – REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION

The Preschool had a deficit of £2,924 compared to a deficit of £15,917 in the previous year. Over this financial we the preschool has been working on reducing the financial deficit we have seen over the past years. We did this by moving premises, reducing our rent significantly and also by removing unnecessary outgoings. This was all completed in the hope that going into the next financial year we would be in a much better position.

Reserves

We currently hold a reserve fund of around £15,000 in a separate account, the aim of this is to sustain the daily operation of the Preschool should the income levels fall below the expected. Alternatively, in the unlikely event the Preschool should need to close the reserve fund would be used to cover staff redundancies.

Principle sources of funds (including fundraising)

Our primary source of funding is from the Government. The Preschool received 83% from Government funding, this was received termly from Hampshire County Council. The Preschool received 17% from fees for non-funded hours.

The Preschool is also registered as a charity through HMRC and is eligible to claim gift aid on qualifying donations.

SECTION 4 – STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Governing Document for Alverstoke Preschool is the ‘Preschool Learning Alliance – Model Preschool Learning Alliance Constitution 2011’. We are members of the Preschool Learning Alliance, and adhere to their guidelines. Alverstoke Preschool is an unincorporated Charity, and its Trustees are elected by Members.

By order of the Board

QGuzannal fide emer Green ………………………………………………… Chair ………………………………………………… Treasurer Suzannah Arde Jennifer Green

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Chartered Accountants D. C lewke ……………………………………………… Units 1-2 Warrior Court

D Clarke FCA 9-11 Mumby Road

Gosport 17 June 2025 Hampshire PO12 1BS

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

Year ended 31 July 2024
                                                      2024         _       2023
Unrest-      Rest-
ricted      ricted    Total       Total
 £         £         £           £
RECEIPTS
Investments                                   240                  240        103
Charitable activities – Note 1             14,353     69,975    84,328     91,009
———————    ——————— ——————————————
  14,593     69,975    84,568     91,112
———————    ———————  ——————————————
PAYMENTS
Charitable activities – Note 2             32,876     54,420    87,296    106,168
                                          ———————    ———————  ———————    ———————
ASSET AND INVESTMENT PURCHASES
Purchase of fixed assets                       49        147       196        861
                                          ———————    ———————   ———————    ———————
    TOTAL PAYMENTS            32,925     54,567    87,492    107,029
                                          ———————    ———————   ———————    ———————
         NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)          (18,332)    15,408    (2,924)   (15,917)
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS                        -          -         -          -
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
CASH FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD                 29,439      2,863    32,302     48,219
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD                 11,107     18,271    29,378     32,302
═══════    ═══════   ══════════════
The note set out on page 9 form part of these financial accounts.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As at 31 July 2024




CASH FUNDS
Current Account
Deposit Account
Cash in Hand



ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE
Computer Equipment
Operating Equipment



LIABILITIES
PAYE



Unrest-
ricted
£
17,146
(6,286)
247
———————
11,107
═══════
1,518
1,039
———————
2,557
═══════
34
———————
34
═══════
Rest-
ricted
£
(3,606)
21,767
110
——————— —
18,271
═══════ ═
4,740
4,859
——————— —
9,599
═══════ ═
101
——————— —
101
═══════ ═

Total
£
13,540
15,481
357
——————
29,378
══════
6,258
5,898
——————
12,156
══════
135
——————
135
══════

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

As at 31 July 2024

NOTES

1. Income from Charitable Activities

1. Income from Charitable Activities
Unrest- Rest-
ricted ricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants receivable and Donations
Early Year Education funding- 69,511 69,511 - 69,511 69,511
Early Year Pupil Premium funding Early Year Pupil Premium funding- 464 464
Fees and other income
User fees User fees14,353 - 14,353
——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ———————
14,353 69,975 84,328 14,353 69,975 84,328
═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════
2. Payments from Charitable Activities
Unrest- Rest-
ricted ricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Payroll and related costs
Wages and salaries Wages and salaries22,088 36,089 58,177
Staff training and welfare Staff training and welfare489 608 1,097
Other direct costs
Consumable materials Consumable materials652 1,521 2,173
Clothing Clothing12 15 27
Rent Rent4,666 7,698 12,364
Support, management and administrative costs Support, management and administrative costs
Telephone and postage Telephone and postage245 376 621
Printing and stationery Printing and stationery14 43 57
General insurance General insurance963 1,622 2,585
Repairs and maintenance Repairs and maintenance244 469 713
Computer consumables and IT support Computer consumables and IT support253 644 897
Subscriptions Subscriptions1,232 1,881 3,113
Professional and finance costs
Accountancy fees Accountancy fees2,002 3,435 5,437
Professional fees Professional fees16 19 35
——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ———————
32,876 54,420 87,296 32,876 54,420 87,296
═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 June 2025 and signed on its behalf

………………………………………………………………… Chair

………………………………………………………………… Treasurer

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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

and

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

31 JULY 2024

Charity Registration No: 1152783

Zoho Sign Document ID: 4AC24B732-9469MBQ4FVOVHYAEAKZE6U0CHMKW5BSXZNG6BDQBBBO

ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

CONTENTS
31 JULY 2024
CONTENTSPage
Trustees’ annual report                                             3 - 5
Independent examiner’s report                                         6
Receipts and Payments Accounts                                        7
Statement of assets and liabilities                                   8
Notes to the accounts                                                 9

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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Year ended 31 July 2024

THE CHARITY

Registered name      :  Alverstoke Pre School
Registered address   :  Alverstoke County Infant School, Ashburton Road, Gosport,
PO12 2LH
Legal Status         :  Unincorporated association
Registered charity no:  1152783
Telephone no.        :  02392 526247
Email address        :  manager@alverstokepreschool.co.uk
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair:
Suzannah Arde
Treasurer:
Jennifer Green
Elected members:
Louise Lewis
PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
Independent Examiner:  D Clarke FCA, Wood, Hicks & Co Ltd,
                       Chartered Accountants, Units 1-2 Warrior Court,
                       9-11 Mumby Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1BS
Bankers             :  Barclays, 67-69 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0AT

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ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

Year ended 31 July 2024

SECTION 1 – OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The aim of the Preschool is to enhance the learning and development of children
primarily under the statutory school age following government guidelines set out
through the Early Years statutory framework through the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The Preschool works in partnership with parents within the area to understand and
provide a service for all children within the local community. The Preschool does
this by:
We confirm the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

Activities

The term time only Preschool offers a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for
children aged 2,3 and 4 years old. The Preschool offers a huge range of resources and
activities for children to explore and extend their development throughout the Early
Years Foundation Stage. The Preschool use statutory guidelines and aid development of
all children who attend the setting through observation of learning. Government
funding for eligible children is allocated in accordance to guidelines to ensure it
is used to fund and support the children’s learning environment.

SECTION 2 – ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Preschool continue to provide nurturing, safe, quality affordable childcare
within the local community. We continue to improve our setting within our financial
constraints and using observations of the children within their play we as a setting
have been growing areas within the setting to offer enticing and enriching
opportunities.
During this financial year the Preschool have moved to a new premises within the
grounds of Alverstoke Infants School.  We are still running as a separate entity to
the school but within the school grounds.
As a result of moving to a new premises the number of children that we can now have
in the preschool at any one time has reduced to 21, however over time we will look at
options to increase this.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

SECTION 2 – ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)

The new premises offers lots of outdoor learning opportunities for the children, including a woody walk, trim trail and a sensory garden. We also have access to a playground where the children can freely ride bikes and scooters etc in a safe environment.

The new premises is also close to the beach, meaning we have the opportunity to take them on trips to the beach when the when ratios allow.

SECTION 3 – REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION

The Preschool had a deficit of £2,924 compared to a deficit of £15,917 in the previous year. Over this financial we the preschool has been working on reducing the financial deficit we have seen over the past years. We did this by moving premises, reducing our rent significantly and also by removing unnecessary outgoings. This was all completed in the hope that going into the next financial year we would be in a much better position.

Reserves

We currently hold a reserve fund of around £15,000 in a separate account, the aim of this is to sustain the daily operation of the Preschool should the income levels fall below the expected. Alternatively, in the unlikely event the Preschool should need to close the reserve fund would be used to cover staff redundancies.

Principle sources of funds (including fundraising)

Our primary source of funding is from the Government. The Preschool received 83% from Government funding, this was received termly from Hampshire County Council. The Preschool received 17% from fees for non-funded hours.

The Preschool is also registered as a charity through HMRC and is eligible to claim gift aid on qualifying donations.

SECTION 4 – STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Governing Document for Alverstoke Preschool is the ‘Preschool Learning Alliance – Model Preschool Learning Alliance Constitution 2011’. We are members of the Preschool Learning Alliance, and adhere to their guidelines. Alverstoke Preschool is an unincorporated Charity, and its Trustees are elected by Members.

By order of the Board

QGuzannal fide emer Green ………………………………………………… Chair ………………………………………………… Treasurer Suzannah Arde Jennifer Green

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 July 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Chartered Accountants D. C lewke ……………………………………………… Units 1-2 Warrior Court

D Clarke FCA 9-11 Mumby Road

Gosport 17 June 2025 Hampshire PO12 1BS

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

Year ended 31 July 2024
                                                      2024         _       2023
Unrest-      Rest-
ricted      ricted    Total       Total
 £         £         £           £
RECEIPTS
Investments                                   240                  240        103
Charitable activities – Note 1             14,353     69,975    84,328     91,009
———————    ——————— ——————————————
  14,593     69,975    84,568     91,112
———————    ———————  ——————————————
PAYMENTS
Charitable activities – Note 2             32,876     54,420    87,296    106,168
                                          ———————    ———————  ———————    ———————
ASSET AND INVESTMENT PURCHASES
Purchase of fixed assets                       49        147       196        861
                                          ———————    ———————   ———————    ———————
    TOTAL PAYMENTS            32,925     54,567    87,492    107,029
                                          ———————    ———————   ———————    ———————
         NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)          (18,332)    15,408    (2,924)   (15,917)
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS                        -          -         -          -
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
CASH FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD                 29,439      2,863    32,302     48,219
                                          ———————    ———————  ——————————————
CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD                 11,107     18,271    29,378     32,302
═══════    ═══════   ══════════════
The note set out on page 9 form part of these financial accounts.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As at 31 July 2024




CASH FUNDS
Current Account
Deposit Account
Cash in Hand



ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE
Computer Equipment
Operating Equipment



LIABILITIES
PAYE



Unrest-
ricted
£
17,146
(6,286)
247
———————
11,107
═══════
1,518
1,039
———————
2,557
═══════
34
———————
34
═══════
Rest-
ricted
£
(3,606)
21,767
110
——————— —
18,271
═══════ ═
4,740
4,859
——————— —
9,599
═══════ ═
101
——————— —
101
═══════ ═

Total
£
13,540
15,481
357
——————
29,378
══════
6,258
5,898
——————
12,156
══════
135
——————
135
══════

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

As at 31 July 2024

NOTES

1. Income from Charitable Activities

1. Income from Charitable Activities
Unrest- Rest-
ricted ricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants receivable and Donations
Early Year Education funding- 69,511 69,511 - 69,511 69,511
Early Year Pupil Premium funding Early Year Pupil Premium funding- 464 464
Fees and other income
User fees User fees14,353 - 14,353
——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ———————
14,353 69,975 84,328 14,353 69,975 84,328
═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════
2. Payments from Charitable Activities
Unrest- Rest-
ricted ricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Payroll and related costs
Wages and salaries Wages and salaries22,088 36,089 58,177
Staff training and welfare Staff training and welfare489 608 1,097
Other direct costs
Consumable materials Consumable materials652 1,521 2,173
Clothing Clothing12 15 27
Rent Rent4,666 7,698 12,364
Support, management and administrative costs Support, management and administrative costs
Telephone and postage Telephone and postage245 376 621
Printing and stationery Printing and stationery14 43 57
General insurance General insurance963 1,622 2,585
Repairs and maintenance Repairs and maintenance244 469 713
Computer consumables and IT support Computer consumables and IT support253 644 897
Subscriptions Subscriptions1,232 1,881 3,113
Professional and finance costs
Accountancy fees Accountancy fees2,002 3,435 5,437
Professional fees Professional fees16 19 35
——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ——————— ———————
32,876 54,420 87,296 32,876 54,420 87,296
═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════ ═══════

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 June 2025 and signed on its behalf

………………………………………………………………… Chair

………………………………………………………………… Treasurer

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Wood, Hicks & Co. Units 1-2, Warrior Court 9-11 Mumby Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 1BS 17 June 2025

Dear Sirs

We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, and having made appropriate enquiries of other trustees, management and staff of Alverstoke Pre-School the following representations given to you in connection with your independent examination of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Receipts and Payments Accounts as at and for the year ended 31 July 2024.

We understand that your procedures have not constituted an audit and, as such, you give no assurance that the accounts as a whole give a true and fair view of the Trust's state of affairs or results of operations.

Yours faithfully

QGuzannal fide emer Green

…………………………………………………………………………… Chair …………………………………………………………………………… Treasurer Suzannah Arde Jennifer Green