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 {Tn￿t¢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
Pe￿yS 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, STRu￿uRE, 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 T￿￿te¢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 T￿St¢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

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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