## **Chair of Trustees Statement** 

## **Mary Platt Preschool** 

## **Financial Year 2024–2025** 

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to present the annual statement for Mary Platt Preschool for the financial year 2024–2025. 

This year has been one of both challenges and growth for the preschool. Most notably, it was the first full year in which we experienced the impact of changes to Government-funded childcare provision. Whilst the expansion of funded childcare places has brought opportunities for families, the funding rates provided by the Government continue to fall below the fees that would previously have been received for equivalent sessions. As a result, the preschool has experienced a reduction in income despite maintaining strong occupancy levels, creating additional financial pressures on the charity. 

At the same time, demand for preschool places remained high throughout the year. To ensure we continued to provide the high-quality care, education, and support expected by our children and families, we increased the number of permanent staff within the setting. This investment in our workforce has enabled us to accommodate the growing number of applications while maintaining appropriate staffing ratios and supporting the wellbeing and development of every child in our care. 

In response to the changing financial environment, additional fundraising activities became increasingly important. During the year, we organised our first-ever Christmas Fayre. While the event achieved only limited financial success, it provided valuable experience and important learning opportunities for the committee and volunteers involved. We have identified several ways in which future events could be delivered more efficiently, reducing overhead costs and increasing fundraising potential should we choose to repeat the event in future years. 

Despite the financial challenges faced during the year, Mary Platt Preschool remains in a stable position and continues to be supported by a dedicated team of staff, trustees, volunteers, parents, and the wider community. Their commitment and hard work have been instrumental in ensuring that the preschool continues to thrive and deliver excellent outcomes for local children and families. 

As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, we remain optimistic about the future. We will continue to adapt to the evolving childcare funding landscape, explore new fundraising opportunities, and focus on delivering the highest standards of early years education and care. The Trustees are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the charity and building upon the successes achieved this year. 

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank everyone who has supported Mary Platt Preschool throughout the year. We look forward to another successful year ahead. 



**Melissa Purdy** Chair of Trustees Mary Platt Preschool 



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