Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] Sep 2023 To 31[st] August 2024
Charity name: St James Preschool (Petts Wood)
Charity registration number: 1155027
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The aim of the Preschool is to enhance the development and education of children from the age of 2 years to statutory school age. |
| 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 Preschool provides early years education and childcare services for children within the local community. The charity promotes the care, safety, education, health and wellbeing of children and supports families through inclusive and accessible childcare provision. The Preschool also encourages parental involvement and works closely with local agencies and the wider community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Preschool continues to benefit from the support of volunteer trustees and families who assist with fundraising events and governance activities. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | During the year, the Preschool continued to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment for children aged 2 years to statutory school age. Attendance levels remained stable and the Preschool maintained its reputation within the local community. Children continued to benefit from a broad range of play-based educational activities designed to support communication, social interaction, confidence and school readiness. The Preschool remained committed to supporting families from a variety of backgrounds and ensured access to funded places wherever possible. The Trustees continued to monitor occupancy levels closely and promote the Preschool locally to ensure long-term sustainability in a challenging economic environment. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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 | The Preschool’s financial position improved during the year. Total incoming resources for the year amounted to £82,313 compared with £71,037 in the previous year. Total expenditure for the year was £71,214 comparedwith£72,986inthe prioryear, |
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| resulting in a net surplus of £11,099 for the reporting period. • Fee income including local authority funding totalled £81,280 (2023: £69,911). • Fundraising income during the year totalled £597 (2023: £693). • Interest received on savings amounted to £436 (2023: £64). • Salary costs including pensions totalled £51,191 (2023: £56,212). • Rent costs for the premises totalled £14,021 (2023: £12,768). • Insurance and statutory costs totalled £1,567 (2023: £744). • Consumables, stationery, snacks and miscellaneous expenses totalled £3,499 (2023: £2,693). The Trustees will continue to monitor expenditure carefully while ensuring that high standards of safeguarding, staff training and educational provision are maintained. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure the running of the pre-school can be maintained when older children leave to go to primary school and the enrolment of children is completed. The charity maintains reserves in order to ensure the continued operation of the Preschool during periods of fluctuating attendance and income. Reserves are held to provide financial stability and to enable the Preschool to meet ongoing operating costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the reporting period, total reserves stood at approximately £37,173. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main source of funding continues to be from London Borough of Bromley by way of Early Years Funding Scheme. We also receive a proportion of our income by way of fees directly from parents who are either not eligible for funding or where funding does not cover the child’s full sessions attended, as well as from fundraising activities at the end of term. |
| 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 | The main risks facing the charity continue to relate to maintaining sufficient attendance levels and managing rising operational costs including staffing, rent and utilities. The Trustees regularly review budgets and expenditure to mitigate these risks. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 |
Constitution adopted on 25th October 2013 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | St James Preschool (Petts Wood) is constituted as a charitable trust. |
| 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 | Trustees are elected by Members at Annual General Meeting (AGM). |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees are elected by Members at AGM. Trustees receive guidance and support from existing committee members and external organisations where appropriate. The Trustees continue to monitor governance and safeguarding responsibilities throughout the year. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Preschool is a member of the Early Years Alliance, registered with Ofsted and works closely with the London Borough of Bromley. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | St James Preschool (Petts Wood) |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1155027 |
| Charity’s principal address | Church Hall Lakeswood Road Petts Wood BR5 1BJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Danni Forzoni | Chairperson | 07/09/2023 | Committee | |
| Samantha Marchini | Vice Chair | 20/12/2024 | Committee | |
| JennyMitchell | Treasurer | 01/09/2024 | Committee | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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)
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) X Jenny Mitchell Danni Forzoni Full name(s) Jenny Mitchell Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chairperson Chair, etc) Date 20/05/2026
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St James' Preschool Petts Wood 1155027
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 1st September 31st August 2024
To
from 2023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Fee Income, inc. LBB contributions 81,280 - - 81,280 69,911
Fundraising 597 - - 597 693
HMRC Refund - - - 369
Interest on Savings account 436.00 - - 436 64
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 82,313 - - 82,313 71,037
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 82,313 - - 82,313 71,037
A3 Payments
Salaries (incl. NI, net of tax) 50,152 - - 50,152 55,711
Pensions 1,039 - - 1,039 501
Rent 14,021 - - 14,021 12,768
Statuory & Insurance (inc Ofsted) 1,567 - - 1,567 744
Telephone and Internet 30 - - 30 30
Equitment Purchased - - - 80
Consumables, Stationary, Snacks and Misc 3,499 - - 3,499 2,693
Petty Cash - - - 50
Training 597 - - 597 348
Session Supplier 309 309 61
Sub total [ 71,214 ] - - 71,214 72,986
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 71,214 - - 71,214 72,986
Net of receipts/(payments) 11,099 - - 11,099 - 1,949
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 26,074 - - 26,074 28,023
Cash funds this year end 37,173 - - 37,173 26,074
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds CCXX R1 accounts (SS) |
Cash at Bank (Community Account) Cash at Bank (Savings Account) Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details 1 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 2,005 £ 35,168 £ - 37,173 OK 2692 to nearest £ - Fund to which asset belongs |
Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - OK OK Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - 03/06/2026 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | ||||
| OK |
| B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Signature Details Details |
Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - Print Name Jenny Mitchell |
Current value (optional) - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
03/06/2026
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St James’ Preschool (Petts Wood)
I report on the accounts of St James’ Preschool (Petts Wood) for the year ended 31 August 2024, charity number 1155027.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's 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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
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Commission (under section 145(5)(b)) of the Charities Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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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:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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.
Signed:
Laura Caldwell
FCA ICAEW 25 May 2026
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Registered in England & Wales 6 Acacia Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1LL
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