CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 Charity name: Ladybird Playgroup Thriplow Charity registration number: 1162435 Objectives and Activities SORP referent Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The purpose of Ladybird Playgroup is to work for public benefit having as its objects the development and education of children and young people in particular by.. (11 Promoting their care and safety., (21 Promoting their education and promoting parental involvement., (31 Promoting their health and wellbeing., (41 Providing services to support them and their families and carers., (51 Providing SeICe$ to individuals holding membership oflhe CIO., and (61 Furthering the aims of the Pre-school Leamin Allian. To provide an early years setting for children to be able to learn in a safe environment and in a safe way. 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. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.178nd 1.19 P8ra 1.18 All the Trustees have read and have regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP r8fer8nce Ladybird Playgroup has continued to work hard to provide a valuable and inclusive service to children and young people. Staff and the Committee have strived to create a loving, caring atmosphere for children in the setting, and a safe and friendly environment for their learning and play. Ladybird offers sessions to children from the age of years old to school age, following the introduction of funding for two year olds. 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 Two staff members completed their level EY training supported by the setting. Fundraising engagement ensured key successful events and attracted support from the local community and allowed for a new awning to be installed which supported outdoor learning all year round. Ladybird Playgroup has continued to support the local primary School by facilitating a Breakfast Club which enables wrap-around care for families with children of school age, as well as children who attend Ladybird Playgroup who are aged three years or older. Breakfast club altendance increased throughout the period running at capacity most days in the last half of the year. Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance offundraising activities against objectives set P8ra 1.41 Investment performan against objedives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period P8ra 1.21 Ladybird Playgroup continues to navigate through financially challenging times. The costs of the Playgroup are rising, with staff costs having increased markedly during the period. Increases to both Employer's National Insuran contribution rate and the national minimum raise impacted during the period. To cover the rise in both Employer's National Insurance conlribution rale and the national minimum raise fees raised in September 2025. The Committee will need to review fees in the future to take into account the number of Children in setting and the increasing costs. The staff and the Committee have continued to undertake fundraising activities to support Lad bird's income. ReseNes fall into three categories.. 1. Unrestricted Funds (cover staff costs and those of administration and support without which Ladybird could not operate) 2. Restricted Funds (donations and grants for specific purposel 3. Designated Funds (amounts specifically excluded from being used to meet the day-to-day running costs of Ladybird. Sums raised through fundraising activities fall into this cale Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 £80k NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 Challenges to the Playgroup include increasing costs, including the increases in minimum wage and employer's National Insurance contributions, with a marked increase in staff costs during this period, and attracting new children to join the setting to boost numbers and l or extend their hours spent at Ladybird. The Committee and staff need lo be continually mindful of these factors. Additional infom)ation (optional) You ma choose lo include further slatements where relevant about..
The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising} P8ra 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. The Charity Trustees throughout the reporting period consisted of 6 people, who have or had a child at Ladybird Playgroup. At the time of signing this Annual Report, the Trustees consist of 6 people, who have or had a child at Ladybird Playgroup. The Trustees come from all walks of life and come together for the benefit of the charity to ensure its inte and success. Constitution Type of goveming document Para 1.25 How is the charity constituted? e. y .11" Iiicoi-porated Para 1.25 cio 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 The charity trustees are appointed at the AGM of the charity. CIO members or the charity trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new charity trustee or to repla a retiring trustee, in accordance with the constitution. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the chariiy works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses istered chari number Lad bird Pla Lad bird Pla 1162435 rou Thri low and Pre-school rou
Charity's principal address School Lane Thriplow SG8 7RH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee lif an Trustee name Office lif any) Dates acted if not for whole year Diane Eichelsheim Davide di Girolamo Chair October 2023 - October 2025 February 2025- October 2025 October 2023 - October 2025 Guy Trussell Jayne Pashley Julie MacGiffin 15 October 2024- to present October 2023 - October 2025 Nadia de Wouters D'oplinter Camilla Jane Johnslone Lindsey Jane Crow Jasmin Osman Chair 21 October 2025 to present 21 October 2025 to present 21 October 2025 to present 21 October 2025 to present 23 August 2017 to present 10 11 Sharon McGinty 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Director name NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA
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 Gustody 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 infonnation} Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trust888 declare Ihat thèy hav• approved the tru8t88$' report above. signed on behajf of th• charity's trustees Slgn•turels) Full nam8) Nadia de Woulers d'oplinler P(lI10ft leg Secretsry, Chair Chair, gtcl Date 30th June 2026
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1162435 REPORTOFTHETRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 FOR LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW TC Group 1st Floor 5-7 Portugal Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8AF
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Artivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 10 Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles li to 12
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW REPORT OFTHETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The trustees of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The purpose of the Ladybird Playgroup and Preschool Charity is to work for public benefit. There are objectives are to develop and enable the development and education of all children and young people accessing the service. also to provide an early year setting for children tts be able to learn in a safe environment and in a safe wav. ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE Charitable artivities The charity has been able to work providing a valuable and inclusive service to children and the young people. The staff and committee continue to give support to families by enabling the service to continue being flexible in staffing and sessions. STRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust. as registered with the charity commission. Charity constitution The Charities Trustees consists of 6 people, whom have had a child at Ladybird Group and Preschool. They come from all walks of life to come together for the benefit of the charity to ensure its integrity and Success. Average number of employees for the period was 6.12024.. 51 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1162435 Reglstered offlce School Lane Thriplow Hertford5hire SG8 7RH Trustees All the trustees have read the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on Public Benefit Independent Examiner Andrew Rand TC Group 1st Floor 5-7 Portugal Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire C85 8AF Approved by order of the board of trustee5 On 26 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by= Page I
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW KEVUKT UF IHE TKU5TEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 N de Wouters d'Oplinter- Trustee Page 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES OF LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ladybird Play8roup Thriplow I'the Company'l 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 A5 the trustee5 of the charity land a150 Its directors for the purpose5 of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirernents of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarnination, I repoit in respect of my examination of the charity's financial Statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). IN carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have cornpleted my examination. I tonfirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the financial statements do not accord with those records.. or the financial statements do not comply with 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 exarnination,. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Andrew Rand The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales TC Group 1st Floor 5-7 Portugal Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire C85 8AF 26 June 2026 Page 3
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 Unrestricted fund 2024 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM other trading activities 116,856 100,244 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activitiès Raising donation5 and legaties 110,657 84,278 Other 10,113 9,597 Total 120,770 93,875 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 13,9141 6,369 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 134,395 128.026 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 130,481 134,395 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW BALANCE SHF 31 AUGusf2025 2025 2024 Total funds Unre%trirted fun Notes CuRftE ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 133.890 136.097 CREDITORS Amount5 falling ¢Jue within one year 13,4091 11.7021 NET CURRENT ASSErs 130,481 134.395 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENI LIABIUTIE5 130MI 134,395 NAssET5 OA81 134,395 FUNDS Unrestricted funds io 0.481 134,395 TOTAL FUND5 130.481 134,395 The charitsble company is entitled to exemoion from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Art 2006 fDr thè yp.ar ended dl August 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of it5 financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 in accordance with Sectlon 476 of ihe Companies Att 20(. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for lal ensurin8 that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and prep4rin6 finarscial StdL¢iTlEts whlch glve a true and fair view of the State of affairs of the charitablt% r.nmp2ny as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus oy deficit for each financial year in accordall with the requlrements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwlse cornply with the requirements of the Companie5 Aci 2006 relatlng to financial stalements, so far as applicable to the charltable company. These Trnanual statements have been prepared in accordance with the provislons applicable to charitable companios subjecl to the small companies regime. The financial ftAtgments w•re approvod by the Board Trustees and authori5ed for issu¥ uii 26 June 202fj ana were 3i8ned on its behalf by." N de Wouters d'Oplinter- Trustee The notes form part of these financial £tatpm¥bnts Page 5
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial staternents of the charitable company, which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliablv. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obliEation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where c05t5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charitv 15 exernpt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fund5 are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hire purchase and leasing commitment5 Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line ba515 over the period of the lease. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable cornpany operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution5 payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Page 6 continued...
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 OTHER TIiADING AcfiviTIES 2025 2024 Fundraisin8 activitie5 116,856 100,244 CHARITABLE AcrivlEs COSTS Support C05ts1see note 41 Direct Costs Totals Raising donations and legacies 107,692 2,965 110.657 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Raising donations and legacies 2,965 NET INCOME/IEXPENDITUREI Net incomellexpenditurel is stated after charginE/lcreditingl'. 2025 2024 Other operating leases 3,724 1,779 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 2025 2024 Trustees, salaries 29,490 28,044 One trustee, Mrs S McGinty, received rernuneration of £29,49012024.. £28,044) dyTing the year in respect of her role as the Preschool Manager. The trustee took no part in discussions or decisions relating to the appointment or remuneration. The trustees are satisfied that the terms were at arm's length and in the best interests of the charity. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024. Page 7 continued...
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 srAFF cosrs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 88,875 62 1.919 74,285 3,050 90.856 77,335 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2025 2024 Staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Other trading activities 100,244 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Raising donations and legacies 84,278 Other 9,597 Total 93,875 NET INCOME 6,369 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 128.026 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 134,395 Page 8 continued...
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONEYEAR 2025 2024 Trade creditor5 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accrued expenses 367 1,786 423 1,200 1,035 300 3.409 1,702 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 3118125 At 119124 Unrestricted funds General fund 134,395 13,9141 130,481 TOTAL FUNDS 134,395 13,9141 130,481 Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incomine resources Resources expended Movement IN fund5 Unrestrirted funds General fund 116,856 1120,7701 13,9141 TOTAL FUNDS 116,856 1120,7701 13,9141 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31/8/24 At 119123 Unrestricted funds General fund 128,026 6,369 134,395 TOTAL FUNDS 128,026 6,369 134,395 Page 9 continued...
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS. contlnued Comparative net movement in fund5, included in the above are a5 follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund l(M),244 193,8751 6,369 TOTAL FUNDS l(X),244 193,8751 6,369 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 3118125 At 119/23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 128.026 2.455 130,481 TOTAL FUNDS 128,026 2,455 130,481 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 month5 combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incomine resources Resources expended Movement IN fund5 Unrestricted funds General fund 217,100 1214,6451 2.455 TOTAL FUNDS 217,100 1214,6451 2,455 ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2025. Page 10
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Other tradin8 activities Fundraising activities 116,856 100.244 Total incoming resources 116.856 100,244 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Trustees, salaries Wages Social security Pensions Rent Sundries Breakfast club Children Learning Gifts DBS Checks First Aid Ico Equipment Insurance Play & Craft materials Play Equipment PPL 29,490 59,385 62 1,919 3.724 235 351 39 28,044 46.241 3,OSO 1,779 186 222 32 487 62 35 898 794 554 139 131 833 5.205 1.609 2,351 2,489 107,692 82,654 Other Cleaning staff gifts Staff training Stationary Subscriptions and membership Advertising Rates & Water T8lephone 1.582 214 134 1.196 1.616 39 4.130 1,202 994 648 674 1,793 834 262 3.064 1,328 10.113 9.597 Support CQSts Governance costs Quickbooks Ofsted Carried forward 445 379 35 414 445 This page does not form part of the statutory financial Statements Page 11
LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP THRIPLOW DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Governance tosts Brought forward Accountancv Payroll service costs 445 1.2(Kl 1.320 414 300 910 2,965 1,624 Total resources expended 120,770 93,875 Net lexpenditurellincome 13.9141 6,369 This page does not form part of the statutory financial Statements Page 12