Chair Person Report- Jen Ralphs: Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of Ashridge Nursery 2025 and thank you forjoining us. We have had a really positive year at the nursery. and the team continue to share a passion to drive the nursery forward to achieve great things. Zoe Mitchell the Manager and nominated person for Ofsted, is currently on Matemity leave having welcomed her third child, congratulations from us to your family Zoe. This presented changes within the management team to cover this time. Megan House OToole, the Deputy has stepped up into the Acting Nursery Manager posits'on, alongside Triptee Tandon as the Acting Deputy Manager. Zoe continues to support the nursery from her MAT leave, and the management team remains a strong one with a continued shared passion and vision for the future. We said some very sad goodbyes to Lucinda Corse our Third in Charge, Christine Smith and Jenny McKellar from wthin the team. A huge thank you to them for all for their hard work over the great number of years belween them, given to us. The hours, ideas and love put in by these stsff have made such an impact over the years to so many families who have benefited. From the committee we said the saddest thank you and farewell to John Wallis who has dedicated decades of his time to the nursery, having been involved since 1980 when the nursery begun. This level of dedication has shaped the nursery hugely and we are so grateful for everything John did during his time on the committee. We have welcomed Sophie, Hannan and Simone to the team over the last year, and wish them a happy future with us. Hannah also joined us within the year on a temporary contract and has since left to have a baby. The nursery committee has remained stable, offering support as required. This is sadly my time to now step down from my role of Chairperson at the end of this current temi. My own daughter has now been at school for a year since leaving the nursery. I have really found it a privilege to support the nursery and share some of my own passions and advise over the time I have been in this role. I thoroughly believe in the Management and this nursery team and what they continue to strive towards to achieve together. I wish you all the very best of luck moving foNiard. The development of the outdoor environment has been a huge achievement over the last year viith the entire outside space having been replaced. The environment was planned so incredibly well to offer a safe, secure, fun, active and accessible environment for all who enjoy it. The new addition of the outside office space, is also going to offer a great space for not only confidential meetings beeen staff, but also staff lunch space, and an environment that 121 acts'vities can be Carried out with children in need of a quiet place to focus. The inside of the environment has also benefited from new blinds recenuy, and continues to be the focus of the team to ensure ivs set up is the most beneficial for the children who take part in the wonderful leaming experiences offered to them inside.
Ashridge Nursery CIO Treasurerfs Report- AGM For the Year Ended 31 August 2024 Good evening everyone, I'm pleased to present the financial report for the year ending 31st August 2024. The financial year ending 31 August 2024 has seen continued stability in the nursery's financial position, with careful management of funds and ongoing investments in nursery improvements. l am pleased to report that we ended the year with a modest surplus of £380. While not large, this reflects a carefijlty balanced approach to spending and financial planning in what continues to be a challenging economic climate for earfy years providers. Bank Balances (as at 31 August 20241 Barclays Bank Account.. £91,843.03 CAF Cash Account: £623.59 CAF Gold Account.. £83,200 Redwood.. £50,001 Total Cash Assets.. £225,668 This represents a small increase from the previous yeals combined bank balance of £221,642 Income Summary Session Fees.. £11,899.00 (l from £17,451.32 in 2023) Lunch Club.. £16,383.00 It from £14,635.50 in 20231 Interest Received.. £2.548.91 It from £1,107.08} Other Income & Admin Fees.. £171.28 combined Overall income shows a shift, wrth Lunch Club contributing more significantly. while Session Fees declined as more children benefit from 30 hour placements. Interest income nearly doubled due to better deposit retums. Capital Expenditu During the year, the nursery invested a total of £2067.50 in capitsl improvements - Woods Landscaping for Nature Garden work. These investments support the long-term development and sustsinabilty of the nursery environment and have continued this year with Changes to the nursery playground and outside areas. Conclusion Despite a small reduction in cash serVeS, the nursery remains in a strong financial position. The year's capital expenditures were intentional, reflecting our commitment to improving the facilities for the benefit of the children We continue to carefully monitor our income and maintain a conservative approach to future spending. Our net assets now stand at £172,603, slightly down from £176,076 last year due to the planned investment in our outdoor spaces. Nonetheless, we remain in a solid financial position, with sufficient reserves and a well-managed Importantly, I want to take a moment to highlight our staff team. We deeply value the dedication, professionalism, and care our stsff bring to the nursery each and every day. In recognition of their contribution, we have increased staff wages again this year. This decision was made as part of our Commitment to supporting our team, ensuring we remain a fair and responsible employer, and retaining high-quality practitioners. In closing, I would like to thank the leadership team during recent months and all our parents, carers, for their ongoing commitment to Ashridge Nursery. Together, we continue to build a financially secure and nurturing Thank you. Jen Robinson Trustee
Ashridge Nursery CIO Charity Number 1172842
Accounts for the Year ended 31 August 2024
Registered Address: Ashridge Nursery Ashridge Road Wokingham RG40 1PG
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Indepe Section A Independent Examiner's R Report to the trusteesl members of Ashridge Nursery CIO On accounts for the year ended 31 AUGUST 2024 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on n charity ("the Trust") for the ' Responsibillties and basis of report As the charity's trustees, yc accounts in accordance wit ('the Act"). I report in respect of my ex. under section 145 of the 2C have followed all the applic under section 145(5)(b) of I Independent I have completed my exam examiner's ststsment come to my attention in cor cause to believe that in, an, the accounting recor of the Charities Act; the accounts did not thp Aef.ftiJnto did n(Jt
conceming the fom (Accounts and Repo that the accounts gi considered as part o I have no concerns and with the examination to I order to enable a proper Signed: Name: SANDY LILFORD Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ICB Address: 2 ST NICHOLAS COThAG POPLAR LANE RG10 ODL IER Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner n (see CC32, Independent examii guidance for examiners).
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Ident examiner's report on the accounts port Charity no (if any) 1172842 iy examination of the accounts of the above year ended 31108 12024.
u are responsible for the preparation of the h the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 amination of the Trust's accounts carried out 11 Act and in carrying out my examination, I able Directions given by the Charity Commission the Act. ination. I confimi that no material matters have Inection with the examination which gives me y material respect: 'ds were not kept in accordance with section 130 or accord with the accounting records; or cnmDlv with the 2DDlicabl@ reouirements
-rr""--" "_ and content of accounts set out in the Charities ,rts) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement ie a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter ,f an independent examination. have come across no other matters in connection Nhich attention should be drawn in this report in ' understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date: 0710812025 Oct 2018 leeds to highlight material matters of concern nation of charity accounts: directions and
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| Ashridge NurseryCIO | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts for Year Ended 31 August 2024 | |||
| Balance Sheet | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Current Assets | |||
| Barclays Bank Account | 91,843 | 107,662 | |
| CAF Cash Account | 624 | 1,739 | |
| CAF Gold Account | 83,200 | 111,162 | |
| Redwood | 50,001 | - | |
| Prepayments | 1,078 | ||
| Debtors | - | - | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 225,668 | 221,642 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Creditors | |||
| Advance Payments | 51,128 | 42,615 | |
| Accruals | |||
| PAYE due to HMRC | 761 | 568 | |
| NI due to HMRC | 1,176 | 1,233 | |
| Pension contributions due | - | 1,150 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 53,065 | 45,566 | |
| Net Current Assets | 172,603 | 176,076 | |
| Net Assets | 172,603 | 176,076 | |
| Capital Account | |||
| Balance at start ofperiod | 176,076 | 197,540 | |
| CIO Transfer | - | - | |
| Capital Expenditure(Nature Garden) | - 3,853 | - 16,140 | |
| Net(Deficit)/Surplus | 380 | - 5,324 | |
| 172,603 | 176,076 |
| Ashridge NurseryCIO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accounts for Year Ended 31 August 2024 | ||
| Income & Expenditure | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income | ||
| Other income | 91 | 270 |
| Interest received | 2549 | 1107 |
| Admin Fees | 80 | 87 |
| Lunch Club | 16383 | 14636 |
| Session Fees | 11899 | 17451 |
| Donations and Contributions | 826 | 659 |
| Children's Uniform | 335 | 423 |
| Fundraising | 1271 | 965 |
| Grants | 163927 | 139053 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 197361 | 174649 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Miscellaneous | 634 | 733 |
| Office equipment and IT | 3537 | 470 |
| Employee Wages and Salaries | 156451 | 141646 |
| Employers NI | 275 | 230 |
| Employer's Pension | 4123 | 3822 |
| StatutorySick Pay | 272 | 75 |
| Rent | 1350 | 1350 |
| Water Rates | 482 | 434 |
| General Rates | 1083 | 1083 |
| Electricity | 636 | 636 |
| Gas & Oil | 629 | 581 |
| Office Supplies | 631 | 651 |
| AccountancyFees | 2717 | 2900 |
| Legal & Recruitment fees | 2592 | 2592 |
| NurseryInsurance | 5232 | 5511 |
| Cleaning | 1789 | 3583 |
| Bank Charges and Interest | 222 | 185 |
| General Expenses | 1928 | 1426 |
| Storage | 470 | 414 |
| Subscriptions | 556 | 635 |
| Phone & Broadband | 790 | 645 |
| Staff Uniform | 662 | 621 |
| Maintenance | 3634 | 3787 |
| Childrens Uniform | 440 | 440 |
| Staff Training | 1099 | 567 |
| Snack Shopping | 641 | 573 |
| Gifts & Parties | 1413 | 1269 |
| Equipment | 2317 | 2952 |
| Safeguarding | 375 | 162 |
| TOTAL EXPENSE | 196980 | 179974 |
| Surplus/Deficit | 380 | -5324 |
| Ledger Account | Capital (3000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | 9/1/2023 | To: 31/08/2024 | |||
| Trx No | Date | Name | Description | Debit | |
| Opening Balance | |||||
| 2728 | 9/13/2023 | Woods Landscaping | Balance of work for Nature Garden | 2,067.50 | |
| 2763 | 9/27/2023 | TTS | Resources for nature Garden | 556.18 | |
| 2781 | 10/4/2023 | Woods Landscaping | Materials for fence and gate | 721 | |
| 2809 | 10/20/2023 | TTS | Cushions for nature garden | 190.07 | |
| 2811 | 10/20/2023 | Woods Landscaping | Labour for fencing area | 300 | |
| 2884 | 11/24/2023 | TTS | Supplies for nature garden | 17.99 | |
| Period Variance | 3,852.74 |
Chair Person Report - Jen Ralphs:
Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of Ashridge Nursery 2025 and thank you for joining us.
We have had a really positive year at the nursery, and the team continue to share a passion to drive the nursery forward to achieve great things.
Zoe Mitchell the Manager and nominated person for Ofsted, is currently on Maternity leave having welcomed her third child, congratulations from us to your family Zoe. This presented changes within the management team to cover this time. Megan House OToole, the Deputy has stepped up into the Acting Nursery Manager position, alongside Triptee Tandon as the Acting Deputy Manager. Zoe continues to support the nursery from her MAT leave, and the management team remains a strong one with a continued shared passion and vision for the future.
We said some very sad goodbyes to Lucinda Corse our Third in Charge, Christine Smith and Jenny McKellar from within the team. A huge thank you to them for all for their hard work over the great number of years between them, given to us. The hours, ideas and love put in by these staff have made such an impact over the years to so many families who have benefited.
From the committee we said the saddest thank you and farewell to John Wallis who has dedicated decades of his time to the nursery, having been involved since 1980 when the nursery begun. This level of dedication has shaped the nursery hugely and we are so grateful for everything John did during his time on the committee. We have welcomed Sophie, Hannan and Simone to the team over the last year, and wish them a happy future with us. Hannah also joined us within the year on a temporary contract and has since left to have a baby.
The nursery committee has remained stable, offering support as required. This is sadly my time to now step down from my role of Chairperson at the end of this current term. My own daughter has now been at school for a year since leaving the nursery. I have really found it a privilege to support the nursery and share some of my own passions and advise over the time I have been in this role. I thoroughly believe in the Management and this nursery team and what they continue to strive towards to achieve together. I wish you all the very best of luck moving forward.
The development of the outdoor environment has been a huge achievement over the last year with the entire outside space having been replaced. The environment was planned so incredibly well to offer a safe, secure, fun, active, and accessible environment for all who enjoy it. The new addition of the outside office space, is also going to offer a great space for not only confidential meetings between staff, but also staff lunch space, and an environment that 121 activities can be carried out with children in need of a quiet place to focus. The inside of the environment has also benefited from new blinds recently, and continues to be the focus of the team to ensure it's set up is the most beneficial for the children who take part in the wonderful learning experiences offered to them inside.
Ashridge Nursery CIO Treasurer’s Report – AGM For the Year Ended 31 August 2024
Good evening everyone,
I’m pleased to present the financial report for the year ending 31st August 2024.
for early years providers.
Bank Balances (as at 31 August 2024)
Barclays Bank Account: £91,843.03 CAF Cash Account: £623.59 CAF Gold Account: £83,200 Redwood: £50,001 Total Cash Assets: £225,668 This represents a small increase from the previous year's combined bank balance of £221,642
Income Summary
Session Fees: £11,899.00 (↓ from £17,451.32 in 2023) Lunch Club: £16,383.00 (↑ from £14,635.50 in 2023) Interest Received: £2,548.91 (↑ from £1,107.08) Other Income & Admin Fees: £171.28 combined hour placements. Interest income nearly doubled due to better deposit returns.
Capital Expenditure
the nursery playground and outside areas.
Conclusion
intentional, reflecting our commitment to improving the facilities for the benefit of the children and staff. We continue to carefully monitor our income and maintain a conservative approach to future spending. Our net assets now stand at £172,603, slightly down from £176,076 last year due to the planned investment in our outdoor spa Nonetheless, we remain in a solid financial position, with sufficient reserves and a well-managed budget.
practitioners.
Ashridge Nursery. Together, we continue to build a financially secure and nurturing environment for our children to thrive. Thank you.
Jen Robinson Trustee
Please see Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure reports
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Ashridge Nursery CIO On accounts for the year ended 31 AUGUST 2024 Charity no (if any) 1172842 Set out on pages l port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 31108 12024. Responsibilltie8 and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'>. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confinn that no malerial matters have examiner's statsment come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect., the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. Signed: Date: 0710812025 Name: SANDY LILFORD Relevant professional quallficatlon{s) or body (if any): ICB Addre88: 2 ST NICHOLAS COThAGE POPLAR LANE RG100DL IER Oct 2018
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Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
NO MATTERS OF CONCERN
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