CHARIIY
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Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
01
Period end date
31
,08
2024
2025
From
To
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Pippins Pre School (Crediton) Limited
Other names charity is known by
PIPPINS PRE SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Registered charity number (if any)
1153073
Charity's principal address
MARKET SQUARE HOUSE
MARKET STREET
CREDITON, DEVON,
Postcode
EX17 2BN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for
whole
ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person (or body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Mrs Sharleen Treen
Manager
Chairperson
Kathy (Katherine)
Cracknell
Emma Rundle
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Amy Adkin
Alexa Mototolea
Fundraising Lead
Secretary
Health & Safety Officer
Carol Bergin
Nigel Cooper
Laura Crang
Jacquline Hinson-
Thomas
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
10
Gemma Martin
Safeguarding Lead
Pippins Pre School AGM
Pippins Pre School AGM
Ben Dommett
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charityy if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
TAR
March 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
Charities Commission Standard Constitution
How the charity is constituted
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Company limited by guarantee
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by Trustees and customers and elected at AGM, or co-opted by
Trustees, if during the year.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about..
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Please refer to all policies on our website: www.
ins
re-school.co.uk.
TAR
March 2012

Section C
Objectives and activities
Full day care nursery and pre-school delivering high quality care and education.
At Pippins children learn in a stimulating, safe and curious environment where
activities are provided to support all areas of the EYFS.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
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)
Additional details of objectives and activities
tional Information
You may choose to include
£10 per person Trustee Director liability. They are volunteers who attend
further statements, where
meetings (face to face or virtual) and support the running of the setting.
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
Delivering high quality care and education and giving employment
opportunities to the local community through our thorough recruitment
procedure. We accept the Early Years Funding either 15130 hours or
stretched as well as 2-year-old funding, and the new Government funding
for children aged 2 years.
We are also accepting the new Government Working Entitlement
Extended funding for children aged from 9 months
Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
We are running at full capacity and have a waiting list.
We have continually improved our setting with new equipment
and resources
Hold numerous fundraising eventslactivities raising money for
new toys and resources. And we now have a group of volunteers
for our fundraising committee.
We continue to provide high quality childcare supporting the
Children's development and learning.
Providing training opportunities for all staff to develop their CPD.
Raised funds to have a new kitchen fitted.
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March 2012

Section E
Financial review
Pippins has built up its reserve account this year and it is primarily for our
contingency fund which covers the setting in the event of closure.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
None - not applicable.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about..
the charity's principal
sources 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.
Section F
Other optional information
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)
Date
0911012025
TAR
March 2012

Registration number.. 08538426
Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Sialemenls
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Stapletons
Chartei'ed Ceitified Accountants
4 Market Street
Crediton
Devon
EX17 2AJ

Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
Colltellts
Company Inforniation
Accountants, Report
Profit at]d Loss Account
BalanG¢ Sheet
4t06
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
7t09

Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
Company Information
Dhrector8
Mrs K Cracknell
Mrs A O E Mototolea
Ms T Mit¢hell
Mr N H Cooper
Ms G M Martin
Mr B Dommit
Ms J Hinson-Thomas
M5 E L Rundl¢
Mrs M Dymond
M5 C Bergin
Miss S Treen
Ms C Yelland
Reglstered office
Market Square House
Market Stre¢t
Crediton
EX17 2BN
Accountants
Stapletons
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Market Street
Crediton
Devon
EX17 2AJ
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Chartered Certified AccollntaDts' Report to the Board of Directors on the Preparation
of the Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companie5 Act 2006. we hav¢ prepared for your approval
the accounts ofpippins Pre School (Crediton) for the year ended 31 August 2025 as set out on pages 3 to 6 from
the company's accounting records and from information and explanalions you h&ve given us.
As 3 pra¢tl8ing member firni of the Asso¢iation of Chart¢red Certified Ac¢ountsnts, we are $ubje¢t to ils ethical
and other professional requirements which are detailed at
https,'/lwww,accaglobal.comlgb/enlmember/standards/rules-and-slandards/rulebook.htmi .
This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of Pippins Pre School (Credilon), as a body, in accordance
ith the tem)s of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the
accounts of Pippins Pre School (Crediton) and state those matter5 that we have agreed lo slate to th¢ Board of
Directors of Pippins Pre School {Crediton), as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the
Association
Chartered
C¢rtifi¢d
Accountants
detailed
at
http'./A4wY.accaglobal.comlgb/enllechnic&l-activities/technical-resources-s¢ar¢h120091
octoberlfactsheet-163-audit-exempt-companies.html. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone olher than Pippin5 Pre School (Crediton) and its Board of Directors as a body
for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Pippins Pre School (Crediton) has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare
statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Pippins
Pre School (Crediton). You consider ihat Pippins Pre School (Crediton) is exempt from th¢ stafvtory audkt
requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed tri carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Pippins Pre School (Crediton).
For this reason, w¢ have not verified the accuracy or completeness of Ihe accounting records or information and
explanations you have given to us and we do not, ther¢fore, ¢xpress any opinion on the statutory accounts.
Stapletons
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Mark¢t Stre¢t
Crediton
Devon
EX17 2AJ
19 November 2025
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
Profit and Loss Account for the Year EDded 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Turnover
606,950
527,333
Other income
617
1.050
Stsff cosls
(493,240)
(86,549
(442,202)
72,219)
Other charges
Surplus for ihe year
27,778
13,962
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
(Registration number: 08538426)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Current as3¢ts
145,444
113,995
Prepaymenls and accrued income
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
4,651
5,020
(5,708)
(2,451)
116,564
144,387
Reserves
144,387
116,564
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
(Registration number: 08538426)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
General iDformatioD
Th¢ wmpany is a ¢ornpany limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently doe5
not have share capital. Ea¢h of the members is liable lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards th¢
assets of the company in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered oifice is:
Market Square House
Market Street
Crediton
EX17 2BN
These financial slalernent5 were authori5¢d for issue by the Board on 19 November 2025.
Staff number8
The average number of persons ¢mploy¢d by th¢ company (including directors) durin8 the year, wa5 31 (2024 -
28).
For the financial year ending 31 August 2025 the comp&ny was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Compani¢5 Act 2006 rel&ting to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtsin lln audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476. and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of ihe Act with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
(Registration number: 08538426)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
Tbese ftnancial statements have been prepared in accordance witb tbe provisioDS applicable to compalli¢S
subject to th¢ rnicro entities regime and FRS 105 'The Finan¢ial Reporting Standard Applicable to the
Mi¢ro-eDtities Regime.
Approved and auihorised by the Board on 19 November 2025 alld signed on ils behalf by..
Mrs K Cracknell
Director
Mrs A O E Mototolea
Director
M5 E L Rundle
Director
Ms C Bergin
Dtrector
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
Detailed Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Turnover (analysed below)
606.950
527,333
Gros5 surplus (Yo)
Admintstrative expenses
Employment COSts (analysed below)
Establishment ¢0Sts (analysed below)
General administrative expense5 (analy5ed below)
Finance ch￿geS (analysed below)
(493,240)
(36,917)
(48,571)
1.061
(442,202)
(31,128)
(39,970)
I,ioi)
(579,789)
514,401)
Operating sU￿lUS
Other interest receivable similar income (analysed below)
Int¢r¢st payable and similar charges (analysed below)
27,161
617
12,932
1,050
20
617
1,030
Surplus before tsx
27,778
13,962
I'his pag¢ dues iioi foi'in pul'l of Ili¥ slulutory fiiiati¥ial slateineiils.
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Pippins Pre School {Crediton)
Detailed Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Turnover
Fee5
DCC/Early years fvnding
Fundraising
Donations
Uniform sales (children)
Sundries
Apprentice grant
243,762
354,815
4,582
2,100
48
1,143
500
332,655
188,317
4,041
120
28
1.172
1,000
606,950
527,333
Employmellt costs
Wages und 5alari¢s
Staff NIC (Employers)
Staff pensions
Training
(464,800)
(19,992)
(6,808)
(1,640)
493,240
(419,123)
{15,226)
(5,678)
(2,175)
442,202
Establlshmellt eosts
Rent
Busine55 rates
Water rates
Electricity and gas
Insurance
Electrical PAT testing and fire service
General property repairs and renewals
(15,049)
(798)
(2,067)
(7,065)
(4,627)
(1.135)
(6,176
36,917
(14,922)
(799)
(1,613)
(5,825)
(4,158)
(1,489)
2,322
31,128
General admlnistrative expenses
Telephone and intern¢¢
Photocopier rental
Comput¢r software
Postage and stationery
Consumables
Staff and childrens uniform
(1,945)
(1,565)
(2,167)
(486)
{9,217)
(1,585)
(1,627)
(972)
(1,577)
(623)
(8,910)
(906)
F 11
Toys and equipment
Miscellaneous items
Cleaning
Fundraising costs
Advertising
Accountancy fe¢5
Ofsted fees
DBS Checks
(6,136)
(2,566)
(15,358)
(460)
(874)
(989)
(255)
(9)
(5,847)
(3,090)
(10,225)
(455)
(514)
(910)
(255)
(64)
This page does lio¢ furm pat'l of Ilie stmtului'y fiiiaiicial stateineiits.
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Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
Detailed Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Legal and professional fees
Bad debts ￿Titten off
(4,681)
278)
(3,995)
(48,571)
39,970
Finance charges
Bank charges
{I,ioi
Other Interest receivable aod $RmilAr lllcome
Bank interest receivable
617
1,050
Interest payable and siwilar expenses
Other interest payabl¢
Thi.% pa¥e doe5 iiui fui'iii p￿.1 ol. tlie slululoi'y linati¥ial slaletnents.
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Chartered Certified Accountants, Report to the Board of Directors on tbe Preparation
of tbe Unaudited Statutory Accounts of
Pippins Pre School (Crediton)
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
In order to assist you to ￿lfIl your duties under the Compantes Act 2006, we havc prepar¢d for your approval
the accounts of Pippins Pre School (Crediton) for the year ended 31 August 2025 as set out on pages 3 to 6 from
the company's accounting records and fiDm inforrnation and explanhlion5 you have given us.
As 4 pr&¢lising member fimi of the As50¢141ion of Chartered Ceitified Accounlanls, we aye subject lo its ethical
and other professional requirements whlch al'e detalled at
https.'Ilwww.accaglobal.com/gblenlm¢mb¢r/stsndardslrul¢s-and-stBnd4rd8lrulebook,html .
This report is rnade solely to the Board of Directors of Pippins Pre School (Credilon), as a body, in accordance
with the tem)s of our engagement letter. Our work has been undertaken Solely to prepar¢ foi. your approval the
accounts of Plppins Pre School (Credlion) and stale those mp4tter5 that we have agreed to state to th¢ Bo8rd of
Directors of Pippins Pre School {Crediton), as & body, in this report in accordanc¢ with the I'equirements of the
Association
Chartered
Certified
Accounlanls
detailed
http:Ilwivw.accaglobal.¢onVgbleD/l¢chnical-aotivities/te¢hni¢ol-resources-¥earch120091
october/faclsheet-163.audil-exempt-companies.html. To th¢ fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than Pippins Pr¢ School (Crediton) and its Board of DArector8 as a body
for our work or for this report.
It is your duty lo ensure that Pippins Pre School (Crediton) has kept adequate accounting i'ecords dnd to pr¢pare
statutory account8 that giv¢ a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Pippins
Pre School (Crediton). You consider that Pippins Pre School (Crediton) 18 exempt from th¢ statutory audit
requirement for the year,
We have i)ol been instructed to cpry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Pippins Pr¢ School (Crediton).
For thi3 reason, we have not verified th¢ accuracy or eompleteness of the accounting records or informatioll and
explanations you hav¢ given lo us and w¢ do not, Ihereforc, express any opinion on Ihe statutory aceounts.
Stapletons
Charler¢d Cei'tified Accountants
4 Mai'ket Street
Credilon
Devon
BX17 2AJ
19 November 2025
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