HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Page I Index Page 2 Reference and Administrative Information Page 3 Trustees, Report Page S Report of Ihe Chair of Trustees Page 6 Independent Examlner's Report Page 7 Statement of Financial Activities Page 8 Balan¢e Sheet Pages 9& 10 Notes to the Financial Statements
HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL Registered Cbarity No. 1158901 The Old Station Edenbridge Road Hartfield East Sussex TN7 4JG CHAIR Lisa Gibbs-murray {Tnt¢C) VICE CHAIR Nicholas Ridley-wilson TRUSTEES Sarah Adams Debbie Arnett (Trustee) BANKERS CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill Wesi Malling Kent ME19 4JQ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER PeyS Audi( Limited Churchdown Chambers Bordyke Tonbridg¢ Kent TN9 1 NR
HARTFIELD PLA YSCHOOL TRUSTEES, REPORT The Trustees present their Rew)rt and Financial Stalements for the year ended 31 August 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Details are shown on page 2. I. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The constitution states that the objects of the Charity are to provide a playschool for children in the Hartfield area under school age. The TNstees administers the Charity in accordance with th¢ objectives and the other provisions of the constitution. 3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Details are shown in the Report of the Chair of the Trustees. 4. FINANCIAL RESULTS As shown on page 7. S. FINANCIAL REVIEW The Trustees are satisfied with ihe state of affairs. The reserves at th¢ ¢nd of the year are £128,063 (2024 £111,479). 6. RESERVES POLICY For some years the Association had been endeavouring to build a Reserve Fund to secure its ftnancial stability for the forese¢abl¢ futwe. Because the Associalion has always been funded by donations and grants, its activities could be seriously curtailed by a severe reduction in revenue. 7. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The business manager will investigate and apply for relevant grants to supplement fundraising. We are looking to develop our Sensory area and Forest school further. STRATEGY As above. 9. RESEARCH Not applicable. 10. LEGACIES Not applicable. I I. CONSTITUTION, STRuuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document Constitution which was last updated in 2014. Appointment of Trustees. The Trustees ar¢ the Chair and Vice Chair. In accordance with the constitution. the Chair and Vice Chair together with the business manager and early years manager ('Ihe management team") have responsibklity for the operation of the Charity. The business manager and early year5 manager are members of staff so ar¢ not elected.
HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL TRUSTEES, REPORT 12. PUBLIC BENEFIT A provision of Early Years Learning within the local community is a public benefit. The trustees complied with the guidance in this respect. 13. PAYMENTS TO BENEFICIARIES Not applicable. 14. STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of th¢ Charity's financial activities duriDg the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing thos¢ Financial Statements, the Trustees arc rcquired to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. slate wh¢ther the policies are in accordance with applicabl¢ accounting standards. prepare the Financial Staiements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Association will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for k¢epin8 proper accounting records of the Charity, which enable them to ensure that the Financial Stat¢m¢nts comply with the Charities Acl 201 l. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of ihe Charity and, hence, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other I¢gu]ar1Iie$. -iIWAI IDX 8. Dated: 06 Dec 2025
HARTFIELD PLA YSCHOOL REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES As Chair of the Trustees, I set out the Report of the Tte¢S on the activitie5 of the Charity for the year ¢nded 31 August 2025. SUMMARY OF TRUSTEES ACTIVITIES The trial of taking children from 9 months has been a success and has increased our intake and income for the year. Also the holiday clubs nll) throughout the Summer and continu¢ to be a success supporting our working parents. SUMMARY OF RESULTS During the year, the playschool had income of £142,488 (2024 £112,627) with expenditure of £125,904 (2024 £101,497), resulting in a surplus of £16.584 (2024 surplus £11.130) to the reserves. DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS The Charity aims to continue annual fundraising to ensure an operational and maintenance reserye fund, and to provide funds for the provision of resources and experiences in provision of Early Years Learning . ohQ*¥sth)rray. IH126AI (Drt 6, Llsa Gibbs-murray Chair ofthe Truslees Date: 06 Dec 2025
HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT We report on the Financial Statements of Hartfield Playschool for the year ended 31 August 2025. which are sct out on pages 7 to 10. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER A5 TSt¢eS you are responsible for the Preparation of the Financial Statements. You consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charilies Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is our responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7Kb) of the ACL whether particular matters have come lo our attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Society and o omparison of the Financial Stat¢m¢nis presenled with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Financial Statements. and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such rnatters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and conscquenily we do nol express an audit opinion on the view given by the Financial Sialemenls. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with OUT examination, no matter has come to our attention:. (I I which gives us reasonable Cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements tr) keep a¢¢ounting Tecords in a¢cordance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare Financial Statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. hav¢ not been met, or (2) to which. ID our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the Financial Statements lo be reached. Stephen Hale FCA F.CCA Perrys Audit Limlte Chartered Accountants Churcbdown Chamb¢rs Bordyke Tonbrldge Kent TN9 INR Date: zol, Iz
HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL tNCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 Total 2024 Total Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Donations Charitable activities 926 141,562 1,410 111,217 Total 142,488 112,627 Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable Expenditure 6,499 119,405 42 101,455 Total 125.904 101,497 Net increase (decrease) in funds for the year 16,584 11,130 The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these Financial Statements.
HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 Notes 2025 Total 2024 Totsl FIXED ASSETS 10.197 11,697 CURRENT ASSETS Bank deposit account Bank current account Metro cash account Cash in hand 70,185 45,308 4,575 61,790 35,813 4,099 130,266 113.400 CREDITORS 2,203 1,921 TOTAL ASSETS 128,063 11,479 FUNDS Results for the year Balance brought forward 16.584 111,479 11,130 100,349 128,063 111,479 The notes on pages 9 to 10 forni part of these Financial Statements. G*Ygthrray. IH126AI IOe¢6. Lisa Gibbs-murray Chalr of the Trustees Date: 06 Dec 2025
HARTFIELD PLA YSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 l. Accounting Policies
) Basis of AeeountinE
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The FÉnancial Statements ar¢ in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2018 issued under the Charities Act 2011. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year: b) Illcome Income is accounted for in the period in which the Charity is entitled to receipt. c) Expenditure Exp¢nditur¢ is included on an acctiMls basis. d) Property M#inten4nce Each year money is paid into a maintenance fund for the upkeep of the property. Funds are withdrawn when maintenance is required io any part of the building structure. e) Fixed Assets Fix¢d assets are written off over their useful lives, at 250/0 on a straight line basis. 2. Tanglble Flxed Assets Property Improvements Glrdtn Offke Furnltur¢ Fltlings Total Equlpment Cost as at I September 2024 Additions Disposals Valuation or cost as at 31 August 2025 10.936 30,589 2,538 7,611 820 12,098 61,234 3,358 10,936 33.127 8,431 12,098 64.592 Depr¢ciation as at I September 2024 Charge for year Disposals Depreciation as at 31 August 2025 10,936 23.669 2,941 7,301 428 7,631 1.489 49,537 4,858 10.936 26.610 7,729 9,120 54,395 Net book value at 31 August 2024 6,920 310 4.467 11,697 Net book value at 31 August 2025 6,517 702 2,978 10.197
io HARTFIELD PLAYSCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI AUGUST 2025 3. Balaneu at Bankers 2025 2024 Currenl Account Deposit Account Metro cash account 45,308 70,185 4.575 35,813 61.790 4,099 120,068 101,702 4. Credltors 2025 2024 Tr&de Creditors Independent Examinefs fe¢ PAYE 86 1.500 99 236 1,921 1.800 99 304 2,203 Pension contribution 5. Trustees No Trustees received any remuneraiion either this year or lasL to act as a Trust¢¢. Sarah Adams and Debbie Arn¢tt are employees and are paid for the perfornian¢e of those duiies. 6. Ineome from: 2025 2024 Donations: Fundraising 926 1.410 Charitable aclivities: F¢es Sundry income 139,757 .805 141,562 109,236 1,981 111,217 7. Expendlture on: 2025 2024 Raising funds: Fundraising expenditure 6,499 42 Charitable aetivilies.. Wages and professional fees Accountancy Bank charges Consumables Uiililies Insurance Legal fees Training Property maintenance Admin expenses Sundry expenditure New garden and land5¢aping Depreciation 89,215 2.010 60 4.676 5,419 78.630 1,500 51 2,156 4.205 875 999 8.170 1,127 2,027 526 5,392 1.013 1.534 4.858 119,40) 5,573 101,455