Charity Registration Number : 1186585
CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Legal and Administrative Information | ...................................................................................... | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees' Report | ...................................................................................... | 2 - 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | ...................................................................................... | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | ...................................................................................... | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | ...................................................................................... | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | ...................................................................................... | 7 - 10 |
CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Trustees | Angie Stinchcombe |
|---|---|
| Catherine Harris | |
| Benjamin John | |
| Katie Haines | |
| Charity Number | 1186585 |
| Registered Ofce | Village Hall |
| Tetbury Lane | |
| Malmesbury | |
| SN16 9HB | |
| Independent Examiner | Stephen Gatter |
| La Pineda | |
| Upper Minety | |
| Malmesbury | |
| SN16 9PR |
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CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1186585 Principal address Village Hall Tetbury Lane Crudwell Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9HB
Trustees Mrs Angie Stinchcombe Treasurer Mrs Catherine Harris Secretary Benjamin Miles John (retired 31st July 2025) Mrs Katie Helen Marley Haines
Independent examiner Stephen M Gatter FCA Abacs Ltd La Pineda Upper Minety Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9PR
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
26 November 2019: CIO registration.
CIO - FOUNDATION REGISTERED ON AMENDED ON 19 OCT 2021 as amended on 17 Aug 2022
20 October 2022: Funds received from 1037680 CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Recruitment is open to all Members (Family membership and Affiliate Membership). All members are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and we require the candidates to notify our secretary their willingness to stand on the trustee panel, at least two weeks prior to the AGM.
At the AGM, the prospective new elected trustees will be those candidates receiving the highest number of votes from the Members
Every charity trustee must be a natural person.
No individual may be appointed as a charity trustee of the CIO if he or she is under the age of 16 years or if he or she would automatically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause. No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any re- appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee. At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years, the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee. There must be at least three charity trustees.
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If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee.
No Committee Member may be paid for services provided for the Pre-School that form part of their duties as a Committee Member and a Trustee for the Pre-School.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age through carefully planned activities and providing them with a safe, social place for them to grow and play. Also encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through support in person, via email and zoom meetings and by: Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning , together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas; instigating and adhering to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Significant activities
To enhance the development, care and education of children primarily under statutory school age and also of children and young people of school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community (voluntary managed) groups and by: (a) offering appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children and young people, whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability (b) encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local area (c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims stipulated by Ofsted.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The CIO Pre-School is carrying on the same as the charitable setting it was before.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESERVES
The preschool is in fairly healthy financial situation all of which is unrestricted funds, as it has been in the past. These funds are held in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. The trustees' regularly review the level for reserves held for the pre-school.
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
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Angie Stinchcombe Treasurer
Date : 13 May 2026
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CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages five to ten.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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that accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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that the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Stephen M Gatter FCA Abacs Ltd La Pineda Upper Minety Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9PR
Name: Stephen Gatter
Date: 13 May 2026
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CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Other trading activities 4 Investments 5 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Other 8 Total Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 64,679.24 13,658.30 - - 78,337.54 79,617.42 399.54 80,016.96 (1,679.42) (1,679.42) 27,296.29 25,616.87 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 64,679.24 13,658.30 - - 78,337.54 79,617.42 399.54 80,016.96 (1,679.42) (1,679.42) 27,296.29 25,616.87 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 43,998.85 8,419.15 200.00 147.12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,765.12 | |||
| 70,180.65 417.05 |
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| 70,597.70 | |||
| (17,832.58) | |||
| (17,832.58) 45,128.87 |
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| 27,296.29 |
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CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Total fxed assets Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand 11 Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 13 Restricted funds 13 Endowment funds 13 Total funds |
Unrestricted funds £ 44.98 44.98 - 26,686.41 26,686.41 1,114.52 25,571.89 25,616.87 25,616.87 25,616.87 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 44.98 44.98 - 26,686.41 26,686.41 1,114.52 25,571.89 25,616.87 25,616.87 - - 25,616.87 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 444.52 444.52 790.02 27,741.94 28,531.96 1,680.19 26,851.77 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,296.29 | |||
| 27,296.29 - - |
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| 27,296.29 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 13 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Angie Stinchcombe Treasurer Date : 13 May 2026
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CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Charity for CRUDWELL PRE-SCHOOL is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) in Charity Commission for England and Wales. The registered office is Village Hall, Tetbury Lane, Crudwell, Malmesbury, SN16 9HB.
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “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)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
1.2 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
2. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Analysis Unrestricted funds £ Donation and gifts 173.99 General grants provided by Government/other charities 64,505.25 Total 64,679.24 3. Income from Charitable Activities Analysis Unrestricted funds £ Sale of service 13,658.30 Total 13,658.30 4. Income from Other Trading Activities Analysis Events Total 5. Income from Investments Analysis Interest income Total |
Total funds 2025 £ 173.99 64,505.25 64,679.24 Total funds 2025 £ 13,658.30 13,658.30 |
Total funds 2024 £ 415.59 43,583.26 |
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| 43,998.85 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 8,419.15 |
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| 8,419.15 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 200.00 |
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| 200.00 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 147.12 |
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| 147.12 |
3. Income from Charitable Activities
4. Income from Other Trading Activities
5. Income from Investments
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6. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Analysis Staf Pension Rent Rates and Water Insurance and subscriptions Telephone Repairs and maintenance Motor and travel Equipment, stationary and post Staf training Refreshments and grocery Uniforms HUGGG and EYPP Vouchers Computer costs Legal/professional fees Wages and salaries Total Support Costs 7. Support Costs Analysis Support Costs Governance Costs Accountants fees 8. Other Expenditure Analysis Depreciation Charge for the Year - Computer Equipment Total |
Unrestricted funds £ 892.09 6,250.48 934.76 330.23 126.00 25.94 2,057.13 1,149.00 49.06 82.00 574.37 170.88 113.00 64,887.28 77,642.22 1,975.20 79,617.42 Unrestricted funds £ 399.54 399.54 |
Total funds 2025 £ 892.09 6,250.48 934.76 330.23 126.00 25.94 2,057.13 1,149.00 49.06 82.00 574.37 170.88 113.00 64,887.28 77,642.22 1,975.20 79,617.42 Total funds 2025 £ 1,975.20 |
Total funds 2024 £ 843.84 5,632.13 1,373.32 292.39 254.40 40.27 1,592.38 356.19 108.06 - 1,068.20 203.96 - 56,446.31 68,211.45 1,969.20 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70,180.65 | ||||
| Total funds 2024 £ 1,969.20 |
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| 1,975.20 1,969.20 |
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| Total funds 2025 £ 399.54 399.54 |
Total funds 2024 £ 417.05 |
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| 417.05 |
7. Support Costs
8. Other Expenditure
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9. Tangible Fixed Assets
| 9.1 Cost or valuation At 01 August 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 31 July 2025 9.2 Depreciation and impairments At 01 August 2024 Charge for the year Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 31 July 2025 9.3 Net book value At 01 August 2024 At 31 July 2025 10. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year Analysis of Debtors Prepayments & accrued income Total 11. Cash at bank and in hand Analysis Total funds 2025 £ Cash at bank and in hand 26,686.41 Total 26,686.41 12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Analysis of Creditors Total funds 2025 £ Trade creditors 248.15 Taxation and social security 866.37 Total 1,114.52 |
Computer Equipment £ 12,948.88 - - - - 12,948.88 12,504.36 399.54 - - - 12,903.90 444.52 44.98 Total funds 2024 £ 790.02 |
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|---|---|---|
| 790.02 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 27,741.94 |
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| 27,741.94 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 974.87 705.32 |
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| 1,680.19 |
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13. Charity funds
| 13. Charity funds | 13. Charity funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Details of material funds held and | movements during | the CURRENT reporting period | ||
| Fund names | Fund balances brought forward |
Income | Expenditure | Fund balances carried forward |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| Total | 27,296.29 | 78,337.54 | 80,016.96 | 25,616.87 |
| 13.2 Details of material funds held and | movements during | the PREVIOUS reporting | ||
| period | ||||
| Fund names | Fund balances brought forward |
Income | Expenditure | Fund balances carried forward |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| Total | 45,128.87 | 52,765.12 | 70,597.70 | 27,296.29 |
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