TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
GLEBELANDS PRE SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
THE MOBILE, CHANCEL ROAD, LEICESTER, LE42WF
Registration Number 1199265
Period 1st September 2024 – 31st August 2025
Trustees:
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Kelle-Marie Simmonds (Chairperson)
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Catherine Cripps (Setting Manager)
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Sarra Lees
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Carly Adamson
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Christine Mcdonald
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Andrea Elliott
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Ella Jackson
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity's purpose is to provide high-quality, affordable childcare for children within the local community through its pre-school and out of school club services.
The charity aims to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. Through its activities, the charity supports children's social, emotional, physical and educational development while helping families access reliable childcare that meets their needs.
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the charity's activities provide benefit to the local community.
2. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year, Glebelands Pre School and Out of School Club CIO continued to provide affordable, high-quality childcare for families within the local community. The charity supported over 100 children throughout the academic year through its pre-school and out of school club provision.
The charity employed a dedicated team of 10 staff members, supported by a volunteer committee of trustees who provided governance and strategic oversight. Together, they worked to maintain a nurturing, home-from-home environment where children felt safe, valued and supported in their learning and development.
A key focus during the year was improving accessibility and inclusion. Significant improvements were made to the outdoor environment, enabling children to access outdoor play and learning opportunities throughout the year regardless of weather conditions. These developments have enhanced children's physical development, wellbeing and opportunities for exploration.
The charity remained committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Improvements were made to the setting's SEND provision to ensure it is as inclusive and accessible as possible. Rather than creating a separate space for children with additional needs, the SEND area was integrated into the main learning environment. This approach promotes inclusion, encourages positive interactions between all children and ensures that every child can participate fully in the life of the setting.
The pre-school continued to prepare children for their transition into primary education by developing confidence, independence and essential early learning skills. Strong relationships with local primary schools supported smooth transitions for children moving on to school.
The out of school club continued to provide reliable childcare before and after school, helping working families while offering children a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment outside school hours.
The trustees believe that these activities have delivered significant public benefit by supporting children's development, promoting inclusion and providing accessible childcare services for local families.
3. FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's principal source of income is childcare fees, together with any grants, fundraising income and other support received during the year.
The trustees have monitored the financial performance of the charity throughout the year and are satisfied that resources have been applied in furtherance of the charity's objectives.
At the year end, the charity remained financially stable and able to continue providing services to the local community.
4. RESERVES POLICY
The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining adequate reserves to safeguard the charity's activities and ensure continuity of service.
The charity aims to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover operating costs and provide protection against unexpected fluctuations in income or expenditure.
The trustees review the reserves position regularly as part of their financial management responsibilities.
5. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Glebelands Pre School and Out of School Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
The charity is governed by its constitution and managed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organisation.
Trustees meet quarterly to review performance, financial matters, policies and operational activities. New trustees receive information and guidance to support them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
The day-to-day management of the charity is delegated to the manager and staff team.
6. TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.
Approved by the trustees on 10/05/2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Ella Jackson
Trustee
1 September, 2024-31 August, 2025
Financial Activities
| TOTAL | |
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| Income | |
| Breakfast Fees | 14,221.00 |
| Consumables | 4,940.00 |
| Fees LCC Grant funding | 145,961.77 |
| LCC DAF Funding | 8,884.57 |
| Lunch Fees | 336.00 |
| OSC Fees | 25,918.10 |
| Pre School Fees | 7,507.00 |
| Sales of Product Income | 9.00 |
| Total for Income | £207,777.44 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| Wages | 157,042.85 |
| Total for Cost of Sales | £157,042.85 |
| Total | £50,734.59 |
| Expenditures | |
| Accounts & Bookkeeping | 999.03 |
| Administrative Expenses | 618.94 |
| Advertising/Promotional | 953.21 |
| Bank charges | 477.72 |
| Cleaning consumables | 507.01 |
| Cmas & birthdays | 137.02 |
| Craft | 1,076.21 |
| DAF Funding | 905.62 |
| Electricity | 1,688.41 |
| Equipment | 2,058.19 |
| EYPP Spend | 1,875.15 |
| Finance costs / software | 161.24 |
| Garden | 5,155.38 |
| General Premises expenses | 4,935.14 |
| Insurance | 3,669.94 |
| Photos | 9.70 |
| Refreshments | 2,418.77 |
| Refuse | 1,102.50 |
| Rent | 1,200.00 |
| Telephone | 2,143.53 |
| Training costs | 1,651.66 |
| Travel | 189.00 |
| TV Licence | 174.75 |
| Water Rates | 231.76 |
| Total for Expenditures | £34,339.88 |
| Net Operating Income | £16,394.71 |
| Other Income | |
| Fundraising | 635.00 |
| Interest earned | 358.47 |
| Total for Other Income | £993.47 |
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Financial Activities
| TOTAL | |
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| Other Expenditures | |
| FundraisingCosts | 27.00 |
| Total for Other Expenditures | £27.00 |
| Net Other Income | £966.47 |
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | £17,361.18 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
Charity Name Glebelands Pre School & Out of School Club (Ashton Green Pre School & Out of School Club)
| On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
31stAugust 2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1199265 |
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| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] August 2025
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination, which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Jane Hancox | 11/06/2026 |
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| Jane Hancox | ||
| The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers MICB PM.Dip 394353 |
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| 182 Paper Mill Gardens Portishead |
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| Bristol BS20 7QY |
Oct 2018
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Section B Disclosure
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 .
Oct 2018
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