2025-03-31-accounts - Abacus Preschool Lichfield

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Trustees, annual report for the period CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Period Start date Period end date ThUEJFJ Chaiity name I)$-SCHo(L ICL Charity No (if any) Objectives and Activities SORP reference Pa(a 1.17 Summary ol Ihe purpose5 of the charity as sel out in its governing document Summary ol Ihe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seivices identified in the accounts. Slatement confiirning whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit ITrf ILTJLA A£ rt•Jb Fa Para 1.17 and 1.19 SvC4 rtL4s£. bJ£ f>> TnLS ThfLLIUrf Para 1.18 Jbs Additional information (optional) Aé)L4T wi F•lL You may choose 10 Include further statements where relevant about: pA- £S L•pa L SORP reference Policy on grant making Paia 1.38 Policy on social investment including Program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 othei Charily Accounts templale5- Trustees, annual report loi the pefiod Octobef 2016

2018 Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work ha5 made to the circumstances ol ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 GM 1¢4)(A )s" .3C) 0( P4pbfJ rtLS- t711LO U•k4&4)l) tJt*4)S I l• I.. I 11 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statemenls where relevant about: SORP reference Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Cb•L élirrts rtrJJ) Performance of lundraising activities against objectives set Pa(a 1.41 C issioA> Pl%1<s CJL41 Investment perfoimance against objective5 Para 1.41 Other Charity Account5 templales- Trustees, Bnnual report lor Ihe period October 2016

3018 Financial Review SORP reference Para 1.21 Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period statement explaining the policy fof holding reserves Stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Tri.00. Para 1.22 AS j s PAaTL* w6A Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserve5 Para 1.22 Details of f und materially in deficit Pafa 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevanl about: SORP ieference The chaflty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charily Para 1.46 Para 1.46 Ir r• other ecr4Sfft•J . Charity Accounts templates- Tiustees, annual feport lor the period October 2016

4018 stiuclure, Governance and Management Oescription of charity's trusts: SORP feference Para 1.25 Type of governing document (Ifust deed, royal charter) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorpofated association, 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 . b4ALIY LoQPo>LTTt Pafa 1.25 Para 1.25 )<¥ JlJipa CSP£L4rtLLY J . i•J Kr tsmll) tI) Apdb QtL4r Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements wheie relevant about.. SORP reference Para 1.51 Policie5 and procedures adopted for the induction and training ol trustees TLAIp4 * r4 L4LAÉts The charity'5 oigqnisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 OLIL ¢AIAIL rnrt LIAiS£ ra S&4A£ Para 1.51 Ctr Other Charity Accounts lemplates- Trustees, annual report foT the period October 2016

5018 Reference and Administrative details Charity name Other name the charity uses A6AiuS PLÉ-SacoOL ELO Registered charity number Charity's principal address IITrllqLk F4aLL IA FF<>OtJS rl i LC Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Olflce (11 any) Dates acted If Dot tor Name ot person (Of whole yeai body) entltled lo appolnt trustee {If anv) Trustee name 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Chaiily Accounts templates- Trustees, annual report lor the period Oclober 2016

6of8 Reference and Administiative details (cont) Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Date5 acted if not for whole year Charity Accounts templates- Tfustees, annual report for the period October 2016

7of8 Funds held as custodian tiustees on behalf of others Description of the a55ets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls Wlthin the custodian charity'5 objects Oeiails of arrangements for safe Custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Other optional information Charity Accounts templates- Trustee5' annual iepoit lof the period October 2016

8018 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Ac4elÉ Position (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) Ccmi LL& (n@mW Date 2g 262& Chafity Accounts templates Trustees, annual report foi the period October 2016

Peach&Co. Chartered Accountants & BLtsiness Arjviseis ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Report of the Trustees & . Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Charlty No: 1172294 Peach & Co., Chartered Accountants & Business Advlsers Suite 3 1 Quantum House I Skyline Court Third Avenue Centrum 100 Burton uponTrent I StaffordshI | DE142BZ Tel .. 01283 566441 or 564014 | Emall .' sue@peachco.co.uk I www.peachco.to.uk Principal.. S L Hall BA IHons1 ACA

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Legal and Administrative Inforniation for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charitable Incorporated Organisation number 1172294 Prlnclpal Offlce Abacus Preschool Frank Halfpenny Hall George Lane Lichfield Stsffordshire WS13 6DX Independent Examlner Mrs S L Hall ACA Peach & Co Chartered Accountants Suite 3, Quantum House Skyline Court Third Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE14 2BZ Bankers Barclays Bank 1 Breadmarket Street Lichfield Staffordshire B79 7NJ

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Charlty Trustees and Committee Members The Committee Members, who are responsible for the management of the Preschool are also its Trustees. The following were Committee Members during the period under review: Chalr N McKie- appointed 12 November 2024 Chalr K Cole- resigned 12 November 2024 Trea8urer Position vacant Other Commlttee Members: A Bean - appointed 24 January 2025 N Andrew- appointed 31 January 2025 K Joseph - appointed 4 March 2025 E Watson - resigned Manager S Johnson The present Charity Trustees are.. Chalr N McKie Tfoasurer Position vacant Other Commlttee Members: A Bean N Andrew K Joseph Governlng Document Abacus Preschool Lichfield is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a constitution originally approved in March 2017 and is a Registered Charity, Number 1172294. On winding up of the CIO, the members have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. Financial Revlew The Preschool has recorded an excess of expenditure over income of £4,471 for the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024. £2,152}

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Trustees. Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Aims, Objectives and Activltles The Charity works for the public benefit having as its objectives the development and education of children and young people in particular by.. Promoting their care and safety: Promoting their education and promoting parental participation., Promoting their health and wellbeing., Providing services to support them and their families and carers,. and Providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO. Reserves Pollcy The Charity Trustees have established a reserves policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the Charity should be equal to a minimum of 6 months forecast expenditure. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the Charity. By the balance sheet date there were not any funds designated for specific purposes see Financial Review above. Approved by the Fharity Trustees on 12 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. N McKie- Chair

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Independent Examlner's Report to the Charity Trustees of Abacus Preschool Llchfield I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. Respectlve Responslbilities of the Trustees and Examlner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 4312) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act), (as amended by s.28 of the Charities Act 2006) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act, as amended); follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43(71{b) of the Act, as amended), and stste whether any particular matters have come to my attention. 8asl8 of Independent Examlner's Statement My 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 Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examlner'8 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. MrsSLHallACA Peach & Co. Chartered Accountants Suite 3, Quantum House Skyline Court Third Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE14 2BZ Date.. 12 January 2026

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Recèipts and Paymonts Account for the year ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund8 Total 2025 Total 2024 Receipts General receipts 81,685 8,939 90,624 86,718 Grants received Fundraising & donations 576 576 1,215 Investment income- bank interest received 108 Total Recelpts 82,315 8,939 91,254 88,041 Payments Fundraising expenditure Management and administration 85,576 9,262 94,838 90,189 Sub total 85,576 9,262 94,838 90,193 C8Pltal expenditure 343 544 887 Total Payments 85,919 9,806 95,725 90,193 Surplusl(Deflclt) of recelpts over payments (3,604) (867) {4,471) (2,152) Cash funds at 1 Aprll 2024 £9.684 £596 £10,280 £12,432 Cash funds at 31 March 2025 £6.080 £(271) £5,809 £10,280 The notes on pages 7 form part of these accounts

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD ststement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Cash Fund8 Current account 3,070 {271) 2,799 5,514 Deposit account 2,727 2,727 4,673 Cash 283 283 93 Total Funds £6,080 £(271) £5,809 £10,280 Current Llabllltle8 Total 2025 Total 2024 PAYE & NIC due to HMRC Independent examiners fees Payroll preparation Pension contributions due to Nest Fees paid in advance 785 600 252 125 389 636 259 240 £1,135 £2,151 Current Assets Totsl 2025 Totsi 2024 Waste disposal prepaid 533 £533 Approved by the Trustees on 12 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. N McKie- Chair The notes on pages 7 fomi part of these accounts

ABACUS PRESCHOOL LICHFIELD Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 General Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 General Recelpts Funding Fees Disability Access Funding Early Years Pupil Premium Additional Needs Funding 69,724 11,961 69,724 11,961 910 2,503 5,526 57,204 24,627 2,547 1,628 712 910 2,503 5,526 81,685 8,939 90,624 86,718 General Funds Restrlcted Funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Management and Admlnl8tratlon Staff costs Rent Licences Computer expenses Consumables Refre4hments DBS checks DAF expenditure Donations & gifts Early Years Pupil Premium expenses Equipment Insurance Maintenance and repairs Resources Sundry expenses Uniforms Telephone and internet Bookkeeping and payroll processing Waste disposal Independent examiners fee Postage and stationery Training 68,672 7,344 391 374 1,332 528 106 7,512 76,184 7,344 391 374 1,332 528 106 993 441 757 871 1,117 409 447 402 208 556 1,030 74,684 6,864 331 252 1,554 342 201 993 441 310 693 184 561 207 249 302 757 871 1,117 409 447 402 208 556 1,030 552 756 582 600 488 477 600 389 359 600 389 359 85,576 9,262 94,838 90,189