CRICK PRE-SCHOOL Company Regislration No. 8825760 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1155397 Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 August 2025 Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) COMPANY INFORMATION Directorsrrrustees Jessica Sheppard Rachel Kilpatrick Peter Hooker Dayna Fitzsimmons Cady Brady Secretary Oayna Fitzsimmons Registered Office Crick Primary School Main Road Crick Northamptonshire NN6 7TU Company Registration Number 8825760 (England and Wales) Charity Registration Number 1155397 Accountant R Dearing FCCA Accountancy & Bookk88ping Services 2 Hathedey Close Crick Northamptonshire NN6 7GT Principal Banker The Cowoperative Bank Plc. PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) CONTENTS Page Directors, Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 7-11 Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) DIRECTORS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The directors present their report and unaudited accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 August 2025. Princlpal Activlty The principal activity of the charitable company for the period under review was to offer a high-quality early education and childcare service. Dlroctors The directors of the charitable company are ils trustees for the purpose of charity law. The directors serving during the period and since the period end are as follows.. Jessica Sheppard Rachel Kilpalrick Peter Hooker- appointed on 2 October 2024 Dayna Fitzsimmons - appointed on 10 June 2025 Carly Brady- appointed on 12 June 2025 Maria Quesada Wencesla- resigned 15 May 2025 Oliver Dyer- resigned 17 December 2025 Kery Treen - resigned 17 December 2025 Dlrectors, responslbllltles The trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the annual report and accounts in accordance with applicable laws and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare accounls for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its income and expenditure for the period. In preparing those accounts, the trustees are required to: select suilable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts., prepare the accounts on the going concem basi5 unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) DIRECTORS, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose wilh reasonable accuracy at any limo the financial position of the charilable company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charilable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection offraud and other irregularilies. Small Company Prov15ions This charitable company has taken advantage ol the small companies. exemption in preparing the report above. This report was approved by the Board of Directors on..... And signed on behalf of the Board by: Jessica Sheppard Dlrector Peter Hooker Dlrector Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 This report is prepared for Ihe trustees of Crick Pre-school. a charitable company. registered company number 8825760 and registered charity number 1155397. I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025. as set out on pages 4 to 11. Responsibilities and basis of report The charity's trustees {who a￿ also ihe directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {-the 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself thal the accounts of the company are not required lo be audited for this period under Part 16 of the 2006 Act. and are er￿ible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (-the 2011 Act">. In Carrying out my examination. I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Cornmission (under section 145(5){b)) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention that give me cause lo believe that.. a¢¢ounling records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: or the accounts do not accord wtlh such records: Ihe a¢￿Unts do not comply with the relevant accounting requirements under seclion 396 of the Companies Act 2006. 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- or the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in Ihi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Rebecca Dearing R Dearing Accountancy & Bookkeeping Services 2 Hatherley Close Crick Northants NN6 7GT Relevant professional body . ACCA Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Income Funds Total Funds Prior Year Funds Notes Incoming resources 156.236 156.236 118,667 Resources expended (145,965) (145.965) (126.391) Net incomel(deflcit) before Investment gains 10,271 10,271 (7,724) Interest receivable 391 391 497 Net Incomel{dèflclt) movements 10,662 10,662 (7.227) Reconciliation of funds: Tolal funds brought foNard 28.899 28,899 36.126 Total funds carrled forward 39,561 39,561 28,899 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the period. The notes form part of these accounts. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 Notes 2025 2025 2024 2024 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 42,405 31,896 42,405 31,896 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year (2.844) (2.997} Net current assets 39,561 28.899 Nel assets 39,561 28,889 Funds of the charity Unreslricled funds Restricted funds 39,561 28.889 Total funds 39.561 28,889 The notes form part of these accounts. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) BALANCE SHEET (continued) AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemplion from audit of the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025. in accordance with section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. and Ihat no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of Ihe Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying Wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These unaudited accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companie5. regime and in accordance With FRS102 SORP. The accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on....... And slgned on behalf of the Board by: Jessica Sheppard Director Peter Hooker Director The notes form part of these accounts. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2025 Accounting policies 1.1 Basls of accountlng The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cosl or transaction value unless othe￿iSe slated in Ihe relevant nole(s) lo the accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing theiraccounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014. and with the Charities Act 2011. The chariiy constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. 1.2 Incomlng Resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified wilh reasonable accuracy. 1.3 Turnover General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of th8 general objectives of the charity and whith have not been designated for other purposes. 1.4 Grants and Donatlons Grants and donations are only included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the general income reco9nition criteria are met. 1.5 Government Grants The charity has received govemment grants during the year. 1.6 Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Analysis of Incorning Resources 2025 2024 Fees Grant income Fundraising & other small donations 39.484 114,854 1.898 29.624 86.071 2,972 156.236 118,667 Analysis of Grant Income 2025 2024 Grant 1 NCC Free Entitlement Grant Funding Grant 2- Two Year Funded Early Learning Grants 3 and 4- Disability & High Needs Grant S- WrapAround Care 81,984 25,389 3,562 3,920 82,227 1,530 1,330 114,855 86,071 Analysis of resources expended 2025 2024 Staff costs Staff training & uniform Premises costs Fundraising expenses Materials & equipment Insurance Registration & subscription fees Telephone & postage Adrninislration & stationery Advertising Accountancy fees Refreshments & sundries Donations & gifts 118,565 679 9,831 110 12.130 1,212 1.157 429 1,278 58 345 43 128 106,575 1,088 9,965 1,194 4,274 1,394 187 374 885 325 130 145,965 126,391 Crick Pre~School (A Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Dgtalls of cortain types of expendlture 2025 2024 5.1 Dlrectorsltrustees expenses Number of dir8Ctorsllrusl8es who were paid expenses Nature of expenses Fundraising & gifts Fundraising & gifts Total amount paid £79 £642 5.2 Fees for examlnallon of th8 accounts Independent examiner's f88s for reporting on the accounts £345 £325 Employeès 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social s8curity costs Pension costs DBS Checks 114,418 101,960 3,884 263 4.229 386 Total staff costs 118,565 106,575 Average number of employees during the year 10 No other directorsllruslees received remuneration or waived emoluments during the year. Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Debtors: amounts falling due wilhin one year 2025 2024 Grants payable Prepayments and accrued income CredltOTS: amounts falllng due withln one year 2025 2024 Refundable deposits Taxation and social security Other creditors 330 2,169 345 300 2,372 325 2,844 2,997 Slatemènt of funds 1 Sept. 2024 Incorne Expenditure 31 August 2025 Unrestrlcted funds 28,899 156,627 145,965 39,561 Restrlcted funds 29,899 156,627 (145,965) 39,561 The unrestricted funds represent the free funds of the charity which are not designated for any specific purpose. 10- Crick Pre-school (A Company Limited by Guaranlee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 10 Company Ilmlted by guarante0 Crick Pre-school is a charitable company limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. In accordance with the company's Memorandum and Articles ofAssocialion the trustees have each given a personal guarantee of £1. Reservès policy Crick Pre-school aims lo maintain sufficient financial reserve5 to cover a minimum of 2￿/0 of the averag8 annual expenditure.