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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] Sep 2024 To 31[st] August 2025
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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
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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. Children 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. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | At the end of the financial year, the charity held total cash funds of £30,745. During the year, the charity generated gross income of £72,213, primarily from preschool fee income and fundraising activities. Total expenditure amounted to £78,641, resulting in a deficit of £6,428 for the year. |
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| The deficit reflects increased operating costs, particularly staff salaries and employment- related expenses, which continue to represent the charity’s largest area of expenditure, coupled with lower numbers of children this academic year, compared to the previous year. Despite the deficit, the charity remains financially stable, with sufficient cash reserves to meet its ongoing commitments and support the continued delivery of its charitable activities. The trustees regularly monitor the charity’s financial position and cash flow to ensure that adequate reserves are maintained. At the year end, the charity had no outstanding liabilities and held funds in both its community and savings bank accounts. The trustees are satisfied that the charity remains a going concern and is well placed to continue providing its services in the forthcoming year. 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, such as rent. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the reporting period, total reserves stood at £30,745. |
| 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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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. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
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| 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). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
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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(if any) |
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| Danni Forzoni | Chairperson | Committee | ||
| Samantha Marchini | Vice Chair | Committee | ||
| JennyMitchell | Treasurer | 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
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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
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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 08/06/2026
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St James' Preschool (Petts Wood) 1155027
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 1st September 31st August 2025
To
from 2024
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 71,355 - - 71,355 81,280
Fundraising 630 - - 630 597
HMRC Refund - - - -
Interest on Savings account 228.00 - - 228 436
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 72,213 - - 72,213 82,313
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 72,213 - - 72,213 82,313
A3 Payments
Salaries (incl. NI, net of tax) 59,069 - - 59,069 50,152
Pensions 589 - - 589 1,039
Rent 14,036 - - 14,036 14,021
Statuory & Insurance (inc Ofsted) 871 - - 871 1,567
Telephone and Internet 94 - - 94 30
Equitment Purchased 812 - - 812 -
Consumables, Stationary, Snacks and Misc 2,168 - - 2,168 3,499
Petty Cash - - - -
Training 513 - - 513 597
Session Supplier 490 490 309
Sub total [ 78,641 ] - - 78,641 71,214
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 78,641 - - 78,641 71,214
Net of receipts/(payments) - 6,428 - - - 6,428 11,099
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 37,173 - - 37,173 26,074
Cash funds this year end 30,745 - - 30,745 37,173
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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 Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details 1 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 8,401 £ 22,344 £ - 30,745 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) - - 15/06/2026 |
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)
15/06/2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of St James Pre School (Petts Wood) On accounts for the year 31 August 2025 Charity no 1155027 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 08 / 2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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.
Date: 11/6/26 Signed: Name: Natasha Mirrington Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 West Way Petts Wood BR5 1LW
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October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
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October 2018
IER