Braunston Preschool The Village Hall The Green Braunston NN11 7HW 01788891891 braunstonpreschool@googlemail.com www.braunstonpreschool.org.uk
Trustee's Report
Financial Year 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025
I am pleased to present the Treasurer's Report for Braunston Preschool CIO for the financial year ending 31 August 2025.
The Preschool has remained in a strong financial position throughout the year, enabling us to continue providing high-quality early years education while investing in resources, staff development and the learning environment.
Financial Performance
Total income for the year amounted to £162,144.34 . The majority of this income was received through government-funded childcare funding, which totalled £124,788.05 , alongside £33,699.00 in fees received from parents. Additional income was generated through cleaning charges, fundraising activities, interest earned on savings and the sale of preschool uniforms and bags.
Total expenditure for the year was £151,765.57 . As expected, staffing costs remained the Preschool's largest area of expenditure, reflecting our commitment to maintaining high-quality provision and appropriate staff-to-child ratios. Staff-related costs, including salaries, payroll taxes and pension contributions, totalled £95,807.22 .
Other significant expenditure included:
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Rent and premises costs: £11,215.75
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Equipment purchases: £13,370.02
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Consumable resources and educational materials: £13,312.02
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Insurance, memberships and licences: £5,721.23
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Fundraising expenses: £5,054.63
Surplus and Reserves
The Preschool generated an operating surplus of £10,378.77 during the financial year. This positive result demonstrates careful financial management and reflects the Trustees' commitment to maintaining a sustainable financial position.
The Preschool started the year with reserves of £43,211.67 and ended the year with total cash reserves of approximately £53,590.44 , comprising:
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Savings Account: £27,772.59
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Current Account: £25,797.46
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Cash in hand: £20.39
Maintaining healthy reserves remains an important part of the Charity's financial strategy, ensuring that Braunston Preschool CIO can manage unexpected costs, respond to future challenges and continue investing in improvements that benefit the children and families who use our service.
Ofsted No: 2689053
Charity No: 1195093
Braunston Preschool The Village Hall The Green Braunston NN11 7HW 01788891891 braunstonpreschool@googlemail.com www.braunstonpreschool.org.uk
Investment in the Preschool
During the year, the Preschool continued to invest in equipment, resources and staff development. Expenditure on equipment and consumables reflects our commitment to providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment, while training and professional development expenditure supports the continued growth and effectiveness of our staff team.
Looking Forward
The Trustees will continue to monitor finances carefully in light of ongoing economic pressures, rising operational costs and changes within the early years sector. We remain committed to maintaining financial stability whilst ensuring children receive the highest standard of care and education.
The healthy surplus achieved this year and the level of reserves held place the Preschool in a positive position as we move into the next financial year.
Acknowledgements
On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank our staff, volunteers, parents, fundraisers and supporters for their continued dedication and contribution throughout the year. Their commitment plays a vital role in the ongoing success and sustainability of Braunston Preschool CIO.
Treasurer Braunston Preschool CIO
Date: 20/9/2025
Ofsted No: 2689053
Charity No: 1195093
At 31 July 2014
| Braunston pre school profit and loss Account 2018/2019 Opening balance Expenditure Rent Paid Salaries-net paid Payroll taxes Pension contributions Equipment Food Purchase of clothing etc for resale Publications Telephone Consumables Delivery Fee Maintenance Events/Outings Courses/Training Membership / Licences Insurance DBS Checks Fundraising - Out Petty Cash drawn Staff uniforms Marketing/Advertising Photos Website Bank Fees Accountance Fee Total Expenditure Income Central Fund Grant Fees Received Sale of clothing etc Cleaning Photo commissions Grants Donations/Events Interest received Wifi Fundraising - In Photos Uniform/Bags Total Income P&L Balance |
Full YTD Autumn Spring Summer 43,211.67 (11,215.75) (3,332.00) (2,911.25) (4,972.50) (85,923.09) (24,941.72) (21,084.07) (39,897.30) (4,060.14) (1,354.73) (572.84) (2,132.57) (5,823.99) (1,716.66) (1,456.93) (2,650.40) (13,370.02) (585.85) (6,069.16) (5,045.25) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (497.02) 0.00 (224.19) (272.83) (13,312.02) (4,596.80) (3,474.00) (5,199.46) (47.30) (19.50) (6.95) (20.85) (891.99) 0.00 0.00 (891.99) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (1,494.02) 0.00 (798.67) (695.35) (4,018.37) (2,149.49) (450.03) (1,418.85) (1,702.86) (1,702.86) 0.00 0.00 (184.10) (53.70) (130.40) 0.00 (5,054.63) (1,838.49) (855.74) (2,360.40) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (1,827.55) 0.00 (762.53) (1,065.02) (1,797.37) 0.00 (1,797.37) 0.00 (300.00) 0.00 0.00 (300.00) (7.16) 0.00 0.00 (7.16) (88.19) (17.00) (28.50) (42.69) (150.00) 0.00 0.00 (150.00) (151,765.57) (42,308.80) (40,622.63) (67,122.62) 124,788.05 30,213.41 36,994.51 57,580.13 33,699.00 11,492.75 10,100.75 12,021.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,508.00 800.80 205.92 1,341.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 236.57 85.55 63.99 87.03 (433.11) (262.90) (94.21) (76.00) 1,599.83 765.82 397.00 424.50 (300.00) 0.00 0.00 (300.00) 46.00 40.00 0.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 162,144.34 43,135.43 47,667.96 71,084.28 |
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| 10,378.77 826.63 7,045.33 3,961.66 |
53,590.44
TOTAL 53,590.44
Represented by :-
Bank Balance Breakdown Savings A/c 27,772.59 Current A/c 25,797.46 Cash inhand Total Cash Reserves For General Running 53,570.05 20.39
Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts for Braunston Pre School
Report to the trustees of Braunston Memorial Hall Foundation on their accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (The Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included 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 examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act ; and
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
Have not been met: or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Signed 23 [rd] June 2026
S P Rolt (signed electronically)
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Name: S P Rolt