## Ventnor Community Early Years Ltd 

## Trustees Report 

## - 2024 2025 

This year started off with a more secure financial foundation, which we are tremendously pleased about. We are still cautiously optimistic that as our numbers and reputation continues to grow, so will our economic stability. Our rent increased at the start of this academic year, however, it is still manageable as we are fortunate to have all our bills, utilities and maintenance included. 

The facilities manager will regularly meet with us to discuss any work or repairs that need to occur, as well as being very responsive to any requests we make, as needed. 

Throughout the year, we have continued to resource and purchase as sustainably as possible. We are always looking at free selling sites and searching through charity shops for interesting and exciting equipment and objects. We also have asked parents and families for specific donations by distributing letters and posters home. This resulted in a lot of wonderful resources being donated to the children such as: keys, a vintage radio, wooden planters, cookery equipment, crockery, and more. 

In February, we reached out to a tree surgeon to ask for donations to freshen up our mud kitchen area. He generously donated three tonnes of bark, lots of logs for stepping stones and seats, and even made a table out of an old tree. This transformed an area of our outside provision for the children to explore and use, for no cost! 

In the summer term, we were still on an upward trajectory for our financial stability, so we made the decision to invest some money into regular activities and experiences for the children. We have a forest school teacher come in once a week for Preschool. He teaches the children skills such as lighting a fire, chopping wood, and making dens. We also introduced going out on trips twice a week. We take trips on the bus to the local Donkey Sanctuary, as well as bus trips to a neighbouring village that has a new large play park. 



The government have announced that working families will receive 30 hours entitlement for the next academic year. This has resulted in a surge of new babies enrolling for September 2025 and our registers are almost full. 

We remain optimistic and excited for the next academic year and will strive to invest our time and money into the local families of Ventnor and surrounding areas. As we look ahead, it is always our endeavour and ethos to provide high quality and outstanding care and education to all. 

Sincerely, 

Helen McMullin 



REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08457584 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1157643
ort of the Tru
tee
and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
for
Venmor Communi
Earl Years Centre Ltd
Allegri & Co.
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isl¢ of Wight
P036 9JP

Venln
r Communi
entre Ltd
Conlenls of ihe Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust ?025
Page
Rew)rt of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activilies
Balance She
Noles lo the Financial Statemenls
Detailed Statement of Financial Aclivities
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V inor Communi
Earl Years Centre Ltd
ort of the Trustees
forihe Year End
usl 2025
The tnjslees who are also directors of the ¢harity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
Ihe financial slaiements of Ihe charity for the year ended 31 August 20?5. The truslees have adopted Ihe provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Siatement of Recommended Praciice applicable to charities preparing iheir
accounls in accordance with the Financial Re￿brtIng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OWECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Objeetives and aims
To enhanee Ihe developmenl and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to
understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by..
offering appropriate play,educalion and care facilities and traiiiing cour5es,logether ￿1th the right of parents to take
responsibility for and to be¢ome involved in the activities of such groups. ensuring that such groups offer opportunities
for all children whalever iheir raLe.euliure,religion,means or ability
encouraging the Siudy of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition
of such needs
instigating and adhering lo and furthering the aims and objecls of the pre-school learning alliance.
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Venlnor Communit Earl Years Centre Lid
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
OWECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Significant activities
The academic year slarted with us having our numbers of chIld￿n on roll increased and our full staff team in place. We
came in as a whole team for two development days to open the premises up. lidy the garden, and make a new home for
Ihe ever growing stick insecls.
In Ociober, we were pleased to slart our free parent and child group back up after taking a year hiatus. This group is
called 'Sing and Sign, and is a tim¢ to have fun lOS¢ther whilst learning songs using words and Makaton signs lo
encourage communication and understanding. We were pleased with having some parenis regularly anend the session.
and ihe signed siory soon became a highlight.
In November, we decided to redesign and reinlroduce our nursery unifom) for ihe children. We went for a navy blue
lo t-shirt and matching jumper. The roll out of this was a huge succes5 with most of our children purchasing the new
style.
De¢ember was a busy month for activities and events. We had our annual Ouidoor Christmas fun afternoon. Families
were invited to join in with traditional c.hristmas activities such as gingerbread decoraiing, and making tree ornaments.
As well as seeing Father Christmas in his grotto. watching a magician, and wam]ing up wilh f(K)d from the BBQ and a
luxurious hol chocol&e. At ihis event we drew our rdffle and were v¢ry fortunate to have a huge amount of prizes
donaled by various businesses on the island, which resulted in us selling a lot of iickets.
We also had a Christmas party for the children
hosted by AJ the entertainer- which was immensely fun, and th¢
Preschool children presented a c4)ncert to their families which a wholesome and heart-warniing evenl.
At the end of December we had our unannounced inspection from environmental healih, and We￿ extremely pleased to
receive a five star rating.
In Febwary, we embarked on a whole setting outing to Amazon World zoological park. We all got on a eoach and went
to explore the park for ihe day. We had a wonderful day, finding out about the different animals and playing together in
the large soft play structure.
For World Book Day in Mareh, we had a whole week of evenis. focusing on a different trf)ok every day. We went to the
local Donkey Sanctuary and read the Wonky t)onkey; we Inade pancakes for Mr Men's Pancake Day. We made a feast
for The Hungry Caterpillar, made a magical milkshake for The Smeds and The Smoos, but the highlighi of ihe week was
reading The Billy Goats Gruff and having goats and sheep visit the serting to lest out the bridges we had made.
Ai the end of April we introduced our daily rituals lo enhance children's experiences and opportunities to learn. We
iniroduced having a foresi school teacher come and deliver sessions on Mondays for Preschool, Baking Tuesdays, trips
lo the Donkey Sanctuary on Wednesdays, bus trips to a large park on Thursdays and milkshaL-e Fridays. This gave ihe
children awareness of the days of the week and they showed great excitement to arrive at nursery and participaie in the
daily rhythm. Forest school has been a tremendous hit with our Pre￿h0o1 ehildren. They engaged in risky play such as..
hopping w(K)d with axes and cooking on an open fire.
In May, an ex-parenl donated some tadpoles to the setting and the children showed awe and wonder at walching them
transfomi into frogs. They ihen returned the frogs to their original pond.
We also celebrated VE day in May. The children had red, while and blue face painis and made scones and sandwiches
for an aftern(M)n tea.
We celebrated Eid in June: we danced wilh bubbles, had a Ireasure hunt, had moon and stars face paints, as well as
making yummy siar shaped biseuits. We also celebrated naiional picnic day, by going to the woodland area and sharing
a picnic lunch togeiher.
At the end of June. we held our own mini IOW festival. We played music from a variety of bands and played along
using drums and other insiruments, had lois of Ix)dy glitter and face painls, played with the water ball, and made
delicious candy floss to eat as a ireatl
In July. the children were trealed to a special visit from the local fire brigade. They got to go inside and explore the
engine, and then watched the fire fighters pretend to put oul a fire on our playground and save the teddy from the
climbing frame.
We held a Family BBQ and Play afternoon. The children had various activities to explore wilh their families: w¢ had
another BBQ and they got io watch Huxley the Magician perfomi spellbinding tricks.
We finished the year with a high energy party from AJ the entertainer. which had ¢veryone laughing, dancing and going
home with huge balloon hatsl
We have had an incredible year at Ventnor Community Early Years and are all looking fonvard to the New Year ahead.
Public beDefit
In setting our objectives and planning our aclivities our Twstees have given serious consideralion to the Charity
Commission's general guid￿Ce on public benefit and in particular the advancement of education.
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Venlnor Communi
Earl Years Centre Ltd
Re rt of the Truslees
for ihe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees have been focussed on maintaining the Ofsted inspection rating with a follow up inspection due 2026.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a deed of trusl, and constitute5 a limiied company, liiniled by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
08457584 (England and Wales}
RegÉstered Charily number
1157643
Registered office
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isle of Wight
P036 9JP
Trustees
Mrs H M Mc Mullin Early Year Teacher
Miss E M L Cousins Carer (resigned 12.1.26)
Ms E L Brown Early Years Teacher
Ms T Tredwell Tn]stee (appointed 12.5.25) {resigned 31.8.25)
Mrs S Adams Direclor
Mrs M M Wright lappx)inted 13.1.26)
Miss J A Rann (appointed 13.1.26)
Company Secretary
Mrs H M Mc Mullin
Independent Examiner
Selina Powder FMAAT
Allegri & Co.
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isle of Wight
P036 9JP
Approved by order of the IK)ard of trustees on .... .
and signed on lis behalf by:
Mrs H M Mc Mullin- Trustee
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Inde
ndent Examinerfs Re
rt to th Truslees of
Ventnor Communil Earl Years Centre Lid
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ventnor Comnjunity Early Years Centre Ltd ('the Company,)
report to the chariry iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the Comp¥tny for the year ended .31 Au&Fust ?0?5.
Responsibilities basis of report
As the charity's mist¢es of the Company {and also lis directors for the purposes of company law) you are res￿nsIble for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh ihe requirements of the Companftes Act 2006 ('Ihe ?006 Art,).
Having satisfied myself Ihat the accounts of the Coinpany are nol required io be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independenl examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as CWTied
out under Se￿10n 145 of the Chariltes Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act,). In catrying oul my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) Ibl of the 2011 Act.
ndependent exAminer's slatement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Seclion 386 of the 2006 Act; or
Ihe accounls do not accord with those records- or
the accounts do nol comply with the accounting requirLments of Section J96 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement ihat the accounts ¥iv¢ a true and fair view which is no( a matter considered as part of an independent
examination- or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of ihe Statement of
Recommended Prnctice for accounting and repot1iDg by charities (applicable to charities preparin¥ their accounts
in aceordan¢e witl) tl?e Financial Reponing Stsndard ¢ippli¢able in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no oiher matters in connection with the examination io which attenlion should
be drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understanding of ihe accounis lo be reached.
Selina PowderFMAAT
The Association of Accounting Technicians
Allegri & Co.
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isle of Wight
P036 9JP
16 FE8 20Z6
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Venmor Comm
ni
Ire
Staiement of Finaneixl Activities
Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
31.8.25
Total
funds
31.8.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charilable activities
Education and Development
244564
244,564
162,703
To¢41
244,565
244,565
162,704
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable aetlvities
Education and Development
191.955
191,955
154,315
NET INCOME
52,610
52,610
8,389
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Toial fvnds brought forward
(2,437)
(2,437)
(10,826)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
$0,173
50.173
12,437)
The notes fonn part of these financial statements
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Ventnor
muni
Earl Years Centre L
Balance Sheei
ust 2025
31.8.24
Total
tunds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1,184
1,184
.397
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al bank
52,788
493
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wiihin one year
(3,799)
{3,799)
(4,327)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
48,989
48,989
(3,834)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
50,173
(2,437)
NET ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
50,173
-50,173
12,437)
FUNDS
Unrestricled funds
50,173
(2,437)
TOTAL FUNDS
50,173
(2,437)
The charitable company is enliiled ￿ exemption from audil under Section 477 of ihe Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 Augusi 2025.
The members have not required the company to obiain an audil of its financial slalements for the year ended
31 Augusi 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
la)
ensuring thai the eharilable company keeps accounling records that comply wilh Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of Ihe slale of affair5 of Ihe chariiable company as
at the end of each financial year and of ils surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Seclion5 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Aet
2006 relaling to financial slaiements. so far as applicable to the Charitable company.
(b)
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo charitsble companies
subje¢l to the small companies regime.
The financial statemenls were approved by Ehe Board of Trusiees and authorised for issue
. and were signed on its behalf by:
on
H M Me Mullin- Tru5te¢
The notes fomi part of ihese financial statemenls
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Ventnor Comrnunit Earl Y
Notes lo the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial slalements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit enlity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in aecordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 10?) 'Aeeouniing and Reporting by Charilies.. Staiement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their ac¢ounts in accordance with the Financia]
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reponing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies A¢t 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the hislorical c05t
convention.
Income
All incoine is recognised in the s￿tement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received aT]d the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligalion ¢omTnitting the
Lhariiy to thai expendiiure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been Classitied under headings that aggregate all cosl related lo the category. Where cosis cannot be directly
attributed io particular headings they have been allocaied to activities on a basis consistent wilh the use of
resources.
T8ngibl¢ fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order lo write off e3¢h asset over its estimated useful
life.
Taxation
Tlie charity is exempt from corporation on its charilable activities.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled tunds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discrelion of the Ituslees.
Restricted funds can only be used for pai1icular restricted purposes wiihin the objects of the chariiy. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in ihe notes to the financial sialements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating, leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Aclivilies on a straight line basis
over the period of the le&se.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribulions payable to the charitable
company's pension scheme are charged to ihe Statemenl of Financial Activities in the period to whieh they relaie.
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Ventnor Communi
Earl Years Centre Ltd
Notes to the Financial Siatements- continued
f h Year Ended 3
t 2025
IYET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure} is stated after Chargin￿(Crediting)'.
31.8.25
31.8.24
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operaling leases
213
10,416
253
9.999
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No iruslees received any remuneration or other benefits for their work as trusiees for Ihe year ended 31 August
2025 nor for the preceding year. Two of the trustees are full time paid employees of Ihe Charity, their
remuneration being wholly for Iheir work as employees.
Trus¢ees' expenses
There were no
31 Augusi 2024.
trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 August ?025 nor for the year ended
STAFF cosrs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
31.8.2.S
31.8.24
Teaching and care staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricled
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AIYD ENDOWMEIYTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charithble activities
Education and Development
162,703
162,703
Total
162,704
162,704
EXPEIYDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Education and Development
154,315
154,315
NET INCOME
8.389
8,389
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
110.8261
(10,826)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
12,437)
12,437)
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Ventnor
ommunit E l Yearscen
Lt
Notes to the Financial Statemenis- coniinued
for ihe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant
machinery
Compuier
equipment
Totals
COST
At I September 2024 and 31 August 2025
12,751
726
13,477
DEPRECIATION
At I September 2024
Charge for year
IlJ94
203
12,080
213
io
Ai 31 August 2025
11597
696
12293
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 Au¥usi 2025
1,154
30
Ai 31 August 2024
1,357
40
1,397
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.8.25
31.8.24
Social security and oiher taxes
Pension Creditor
Accrued expenses
2,634
352
813
1.571
278
2,478
3,799
4,327
MOVEMENT IIY FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.8.25
At 1.9.24
Unrestricted funds
General ￿nd
(2,437)
52,610
50,173
TOTAL FUNDS
(2,437)
S2,610
50,173
Nei movement in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
244065
(191.955)
52,610
TOTAL FUNDS
244,565
(191,9.S.S)
52,610
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orcommuni
entre Ltd
N tes to the Financial Staiements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Au
SI 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Nei
movement
in funds
At
31.8.24
At 1.9.23
Unrestricted funds
Generai fund
(10,826)
8.389
{2,437)
TOTAL FUNDS
(10,826)
8.389
(2,437)
Comparntive nel mov¢ment in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Gener31 fund
162.704
(154,315)
8.389
TOTAL FUNDS
162,704
(154,315)
8,389
A cunrnt year 12 months and prior year 12 monihs combined position is as follows..
Nel
movemenl
in funds
Ai
31.8.25
At 1.9.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
(10,826)
60,999
50,173
TOTAL FUNDS
(10.826)
60.999
50,173
A Cu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months Combined net movemeni in funds, included in the ai7ove are
as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
407.269
(346,270)
60.999
TOTAL FUNDS
407,269
(346,270)
60,999
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Veninor Communi
Earl Years Cen
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
or the Year Ended 31 Au
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party Iransadions for ihe year ended 31 August 2025.
Pagell

Ventnor Communit Earl Y
Ltd
Delailed Sialement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
31.8.25
31.8.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and leg4cies
Gifts
Charilable activities
Fees
Funding Contracts
28,105
216,459
36,112
126.591
244,564
162,703
Totsl ineoming resources
244,565
162.704
EXPENDITURE
ChAritsble aclivi¢its
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent
Raies and water
Insurance and subscriptions
Lighi and heat
Telephone & Broadband
Postage and stationery
Trips and Acliviiies
Classroom equipment
Cleaning and unifomls
F(y)d and catering supplies
Staff Training
Waste Collection
144,810
4,062
2,899
10,416
2,292
5309
116.647
2.096
2,047
9,999
2,797
4,878
231
333
239
725
31J)
589
217
1,973
718
2246
10,991
7,295
1,843
538
187,117
150,058
Support costs
Management
Advertising
193
Finance
Bank charges
Payment System Charges
102
1,030
84
1,032
1,132
1.116
Inforniation technology
Repairs and renewals
742
1.246
O¢her
Sundries
CArried forward
398
398
21
21
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Ventnor Communi
Earl Years Cenire Lid
Delailed Siatement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 Au
31.8.25
31.8.24
Other
Brought fonvard
Accountancy and payroll fees
398
2,159
21
853
874
Other 2
Plant and maehinery
Computer equipment
204
io
240
13
214
253
Governanct costs
Legal fees
768
Totai ￿sourceS expended
191,95S
154.315
Net income
S2,610
8,389
This page does not forn] part of ihe statutory finanei31 statements
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nde
endent Examinevs Re
to the Ttwstres of
Ventnor Communi
Earl Years Centre Ltd
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ventnor Community Earty yea￿ Centre Ltd ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities And basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the puttx)ses of company law) you are responsible for
the p￿parall0n of ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies A￿ 2006 ('th¢ 2006 AGt').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are nol required to be audiied under Part 16 of the 2006 Aet
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in ￿spect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (*he 2011 ACV). In carying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's stgtement
I have Completed my examination. I Confirni no mattets have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
aceounting r￿OrdS were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act" or
the accounts do not accord with those records" or
the accounts do not comply wilh the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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 not been prepared in accordance with the mdh(Kb and principles of the Stxtement of
Recommended Prdctice for acwunting and rewrting by charlties (applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in a￿ordanCe with the Financial Re￿rtIng Standard appIl￿ble in ihe UK and Rq)ubli¢ of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns tnd have come across no other matters in COTmection wilh the examination to which attention should
be drdwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Selina Powder FMAAT
The Association of Accounting Technicians
Allegri & Co.
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isle of Wight
P036 9JP
16 FEB 2026
Date..
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