07/05/2026
Trustee’s Annual Report
From period start date : August 2024
To period end date : July 2025
Charity Name : St Helens Preschool Little Stars Charity Registration Number : 1182207
Summary of the purpose of charity :
To provide early years childcare to children age 2-5 years old
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 :
The charity works for the public benefit having as 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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providing services to support them and their families and carers;
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providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO; and
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furthering the aims of the Early Years Alliance.
We offer early years childcare to all children between 2-5 years old in the local community.
Early years funding from South Gloucestershire Council provides funded sessions to some parents for some sessions.
We offer non-funded sessions where parents can pay privately for childcare. Session times are Mon – Friday between 08:50 – 15:30 term time only, however from September this is due to change to a closing time of 15:15 in line
Registered Charity No : 1182207 www.Sthelenspreschool.co.uk 07717216762 Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
with the change of finish time for the school on whose grounds our setting is located.
The early years setting offers early years childcare and extra activities by professionals throughout the week including forest school from a qualified Forest school professional and a weekly sports session from an external provider. All of which is funded by the setting and we do not request any additional consumables or fees from parents – all resources and activities are provided by the preschool.
We have a team of permanent employees, including a manager, deputy manager and Senco alongside 3 additional members of staff who all contribute to caring for all the children. All staff have a minimum of level 3 qualification; we do not have any apprenticeships.
Review of activities and achievements :
This year we have provided early years childcare to 34 children, who all live locally to our preschool, we have supported children and families from all back grounds and abilities and identified the needs of each child and provided support where necessary to parents and the early year care. Including children that are open to Social Care and Early Help and those who have additional needs.
We have had a rental increase, our new rate of : £5,088 per year with 6% increase annually
Our session fees have increased to : £16.00 for 3 Year olds, £21.00 for 2 Year olds which is in line with the government funded hourly rate. Staff wages has had a 9% increase this year.
New garden fence to secure garden space has cost £2,000
Funding entitlement was used for the majority of children sessions.
Our charity is committee led who all volunteer their time to fulfil the committee roles, Chair roles, Treasurer and secretary roles, all committee members have appropriate DBS checks and have acquired the relevant EY2 checks required by Ofsted.
Due to a lack of interest from parent volunteers we have not been able to fundraise for projects for the preschool.
Registered Charity No : 1182207 www.Sthelenspreschool.co.uk 07717216762 Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
Achievements :
Our preschool has continued to offer early years child care to 34 children in total this year.
We have filled the spaces to maximum capacity on some days – however due to low birth year, our numbers for this coming September 2025 for the academic year 2025/2026 are lower.
We have been able to continue to run forest school sessions, outdoor learning and sports sessions throughout the week for this academic year however this will be reviewed in the coming year depending on if numbers increase so that we are able to ensure the financial security of the Preschool, we are also working closely with the Local Authority in discussions about a possible inclusion of a consumables / resources fee for families, in line with the Early Years Framework and guidelines
Financial review :
Review of the charity’s financial position a From period start date : August 2024 - To period end date : July 2025
Money in (Funding & paid sessions) : £121,395
Expenses : £6,434 +Overheads £112,097 = Total : £118,531 Total increase in funds : £2,863 Savings Account (reserve acc) : £70,059 Current Account : £19,762 Total : £89,821
Reserve account :
All costs have been met without a loss and reserve funds have remained the same for the year.
Reserve funds are being saved to contribute to the long term goal for the preschool to provide a permanent building from 2028 to ensure St Helen’s Preschool Little Stars can continue to offer early years child care in the future years. We will require further funding and grants to support this goal. Amount of reserves held : £92,180
The preschool can continue to successfully run as long as building, rent and rates and staff costs remain within budget and funding is sufficient for funded
Registered Charity No : 1182207 www.Sthelenspreschool.co.uk 07717216762 Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
sessions for children, the preschool will require extra funding for some children that need enhanced ratio.
At this time the preschool does not charge parents for any consumables and this will need to be revised by the committee to decide if voluntary consumable charges should be introduced monthly or termly to sufficiently provide resources and consumables to all the children without making a damaging loss to preschool.
The preschool does not charge parents for 30 minutes lunch for children due to 30 hours funding offered, we are considering closing earlier to help this cost to preschool and stay in line with the main school having a new closing time of 15:15 from September 2025. Parents have voted for an earlier finish time in the AGM 2024.
The charity’s principal sources of funds are from the government funded sessions.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document : Trust Deed
The Charity is part of the Pre School Learning Alliance 2013, Model CIO Constitution for Childcare providers 2013
The charity is offered support from South Gloucestershire Council who provide support in multiple areas such as business support, committee support, early years support and more. This year it is apparent both preschool staff and committee use this support for all areas to progress the preschool.
The charity can network wider to gain more support in the local area with local churches and groups which could be beneficial for the future of the preschool in our community.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name : St Helens Preschool Little Stars
Other name the charity uses : NA
Registered charity number : 1182207
Registered Charity No : 1182207 www.Sthelenspreschool.co.uk 07717216762 Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
Charity’s principal address : St Helens Preschool Little Stars, Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | ||
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| Trustee name |
Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Megan Symonds |
Chair | From June 2025 | ||
| 2 | Sam Kent | Treasurer | From June 2025 | ||
| 3 | Charlotte Kent |
Secretary | From June 2025 | ||
| 4 | PollyRoost | Trustee | From June 2025 |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) M Symonds Full name(s) Mrs Megan Amelia Symonds Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Date 07/05/2026
Registered Charity No : 1182207 www.Sthelenspreschool.co.uk 07717216762 Greenhill Road, Alveston, BS35 2QX
St Helen's Preschool Little Stars CIO
Profit and Loss Report
01 August, 2024 - 31 July, 2025
| Sales | ||
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| 4000 - Grants - EY Education SGC | 104,057.28 | |
| 4001 - Fees Invoiced | 11,820.39 | |
| 4002 - Grants - High needs | 4,441.69 | |
| 4020 - Sales Discounts | -44.10 | |
| 4302 - Fundraising - Uniform Sales | 124.00 | |
| 4920 - Bank Interest received | 995.60 | |
| Total Sales | £121,394.86 | |
| Direct Expenses | ||
| 5000 - Arts & Crafts | 58.83 | |
| 5010 - Other (small) materials | 311.81 | |
| 5030 - Classes and activities (external) | 5,688.80 | |
| 5100 - Other (irregular) expenses & materials | 374.61 | |
| Total Direct Expenses | £6,434.05 | |
| GROSS PROFIT / LOSS | £114,960.81 | |
| Overheads | ||
| 7000 - Employee Wages and Salaries | 88,402.61 | |
| 7020 - Employers NI | -19.80 | |
| 7030 - Employer's Pension | 1,135.52 | |
| 7050 - Other Deductions | -1.22 | |
| 7060 - Statutory Sick Pay | 252.67 | |
| 7070 - Statutory Maternity Pay | -659.88 | |
| 7095 - Recruitment Expenses | 3,364.09 | |
| 7096 - Agency staff costs | 10,036.45 | |
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| 7100 - Rent 4,872.00 |
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| 7130 - Premises Insurance 927.32 |
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| 7500 - Printing 76.83 |
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| 7520 - Office Stationery 65.23 |
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| 7560 - Mobile Charges 15.00 |
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| 7610 - Accountancy Fees 2,828.10 |
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| 7800 - Repairs and Renewals 30.99 |
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| 7810 - Cleaning 14.13 |
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| 8030 - Office Equipment and IT Depreciation 204.00 |
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| 8100 - Bad Debts 3,585.37 |
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| 8110 - Bad Debt Provision -3,679.62 |
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| 8210 - Subscriptions 544.21 |
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| 8230 - Training Costs 103.50 |
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| Total Overheads | £112,097.50 |
| NET PROFIT / LOSS | £2,863.31 |
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St Helen's Preschool Little Stars CIO
Balance Sheet Report
To: 31 July, 2025
| ASSETS | ||
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| Fixed Assets | ||
| 0030 - Office equipment and IT - Cost | 842.00 | |
| 0031 - Office equipment and IT - Accumulated | Depreciation -408.00 |
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| Total Fixed Assets | £434.00 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| 1100 - Trade Debtors | 4,379.44 | |
| 1110 - Provision for Doubtful Debtors | 4,092.87 | |
| 1200 - Bank Account | 19,761.63 | |
| 1230 - Savings (Reserves Acc) | 70,059.14 | |
| Total Current Assets | £98,293.08 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | £98,727.08 | |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Current Liabilities | ||
| 2100 - Trade Creditors | -2,710.99 | |
| 2110 - Accruals | 8,564.49 | |
| 2220 - NIC to pay to HMRC | 377.94 | |
| 2260 - Pension | 315.69 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | £6,547.13 | |
| Future Liabilities | ||
| Total Future Liabilities | £0.00 | |
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| TOTAL LIABILITIES | £6,547.13 | |
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| TOTAL NET ASSETS | £92,179.95 | |
| EQUITY | ||
| 3200 - Capital introduced | 98,055.25 | |
| Net Profit / Loss | -5,875.30 | |
| 3100 - Profit and Loss Account | 19.69 | |
| Net Profit / Loss (prior year(s)) | -8,758.30 | |
| Net Profit / Loss (current year) | 2,863.31 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | £92,179.95 |
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of St Helens Preschool Little Stars (SHPSLS)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the St Helens Preschool Little Stars (SHPSLS) for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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:
Name: Lyaila Uzakbayeva
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): AAT Address: 9 Davids Close, Bristol, BS35 3LR
Date: 24/05/2026