Company registration number CE007704 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1167958 (England and Wales)
ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 12 |
ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 December 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
The charity works for the public benefit having its objects the development and education of children and young people in particular by:
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Promoting their care and safety;
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Promoting their education and promoting parental involvement;
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Promoting their health and wellbeing;
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promoting services to support them, their families and carers;
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providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO;
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Furthering the aims of the pre-school alliance.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
St Peter’s Penguins Pre School has continued to provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children in our care. Over the past year, we have made significant strides in improving our learning spaces, enriching educational experiences, and strengthening staff development and community engagement.
The main achievement of the period were:
Learning Environment and facilities
This year we saw the successful revamp and re decoration of several key learning areas, creating more engaging and purposeful spaces for children to explore, play and learn.
Enrolment and Attendance
We enrolled 40 children during the year, maintaining a strong and steady intake. Attendance was consistently good, with the majority of children attending regularly and participating fully in daily activities.
Staff Development
Staff development remained a priority. We welcomed three apprentices into the team, offering them valuable training and experience in early years education. In addition, we celebrated an internal promotion. A significant milestone was achieved with one member of staff completing Level 3 SenCo training, further strengthening our support for children with additional needs.
Educational Enrichment and Community Engagement
We extended learning beyond the classroom with a trip to the theatre, which was a highlight for many of the children and supported their cultural and social development.
Looking Ahead
In the coming year, we aim to continue investing in our learning environment, support the development of our apprentices, and build on our community partnerships to enhance the experiences we offer.
Financial review
The trustees monitored the pre school very tightly during the year, with funding from Suffolk County Council, private fees and a range of fund-raising activities within the pre-school and wider local community. The pre-school continues to benefit from positive cashflow and is in a stable financial position at almost full capacity.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee.
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr C Pryke J Irving M Nicholls (Resigned 8 February 2024) J Bailey C Lee S Potter (Resigned 8 February 2024) K Lee
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The charity is structured as a CIO, with a trustee committee responsible for oversight and governance and membership including all parents of children attending the pre-school and open to other seeking to support its aims and objectives. There is a formal constitution which sets out the policy and process for the overall running of the CIO. The CIO is a body in membership of the preschool Learning Alliance. The charity is also registered with OFSTED and is subject to their national monitoring framework and inspections. The Trustee Committee meets regularly to monitor and review the progress and performance of the charity. The charity has a manager responsible for the day to day running of the pre-school.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr C Pryke Trustee
27 October 2025
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of St.Peters Penguins Pre-School (the Charity) for the year ended 30 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 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 financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached. Vincent Chandler FCA FCCA
Moore Green
Chartered Accountants
22 Friars Street Sudbury CO10 2AA
Dated: 28 October 2025
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 162,925 | 128,876 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 14,963 | 19,112 |
| Total income | 177,888 | 147,988 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 134,458 | 120,047 |
| Total expenditure | 134,458 | 120,047 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 43,430 | 27,941 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 31 December 2023 | 36,715 | 8,774 | |
| Fund balances at 30 December 2024 | 80,145 | 36,715 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Stocks 11 Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 14 |
2024 £ 804 1,592 81,923 84,319 (5,853) |
£ 1,679 78,466 80,145 80,145 80,145 |
2023 £ 818 620 40,031 41,469 (5,670) |
£ 916 35,799 |
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| 36,715 | ||||
| 36,715 | ||||
| 36,715 |
The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 December 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 27 October 2025
Mr C Pryke Trustee
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
St.Peters Penguins Pre-School is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Phoenix St. Peter Academy, Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0NE.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)". The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance Computers 15% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 21 | 220 |
| Grants | 162,904 | 128,656 |
| 162,925 | 128,876 |
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
3 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Educational fees | 14,642 | 18,201 | |
| Uniform sales | 321 | 911 | |
| 14,963 | 19,112 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 14,963 | 19,112 | |
| 4 | Charitable activities |
| Activities | Activities | Activities | |
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| undertaken | undertaken | ||
| directly | directly | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Staff costs | 119,974 | 106,673 | |
| Depreciation and impairment | 296 | 162 | |
| Purchases | 3,221 | 2,718 | |
| Opening stock | 818 | 771 | |
| Closing stock | (804) | (818) | |
| Rent | 4,602 | 5,611 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 174 | 195 | |
| Telephone | 128 | 113 | |
| Office costs | 1,048 | 1,821 | |
| Entertaining | 129 | 143 | |
| Charitable expenditure heading 11 | 1,050 | - | |
| 130,636 | 117,389 | ||
| Share of governance costs (see note 5) | 3,822 | 2,658 | |
| 134,458 | 120,047 |
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
5 Support costs allocated to activities
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| Governance costs Analysed between: Unrestricted funds Governance costs comprise: Legal and professional Independent examiners fees 6 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
2024 £ 3,822 3,822 2024 £ 2,010 1,812 3,822 2024 £ 1,812 296 |
2023 £ 2,658 |
| 2,658 | ||
| 2023 £ 1,237 1,421 |
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| 2,658 | ||
| 2023 £ 1,421 162 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Employment costs Wages and salaries |
2024 Number 8 2024 £ 119,974 |
2023 Number 7 |
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| 2023 £ 106,673 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Fixtures and fittings Computers £ £ Cost At 31 December 2023 1,189 220 Additions - 1,059 At 30 December 2024 1,189 1,279 Depreciation and impairment At 31 December 2023 408 85 Depreciation charged in the year 117 179 At 30 December 2024 525 264 Carrying amount At 30 December 2024 664 1,015 At 30 December 2023 781 135 11 Stocks 2024 £ Finished goods and goods for resale 804 12 Debtors 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: £ Prepayments and accrued income 1,592 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 £ Other creditors 2,411 Accruals and deferred income 3,442 5,853 |
Total £ 1,409 1,059 |
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| 2,468 | |
| 493 296 |
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| 789 | |
| 1,679 | |
| 916 | |
| 2023 £ 818 |
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| 2023 £ 620 |
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| 2023 £ 2,600 3,070 |
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| 5,670 |
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
14 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 31 | Incoming | Resources | At 30 | |
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| December | resources | expended | December | |
| 2023 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 36,715 | 177,888 | (134,458) | 80,145 |
| Previous year: | At 31 | Incoming | Resources | At 30 |
| December | resources | expended | December | |
| 2022 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 8,774 | 147,988 | (120,047) | 36,715 |
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | |
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| funds | |
| 2024 | |
| £ | |
| At 30 December 2024: | |
| Tangible assets | 1,679 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 78,466 |
| 80,145 | |
| Unrestricted | |
| funds | |
| 2023 | |
| £ | |
| At 30 December 2023: | |
| Tangible assets | 916 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 35,799 |
| 36,715 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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ST.PETERS PENGUINS PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2024
17 Limited by guarantee
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named in the Trustees Report. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
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