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2025-08-31-accounts

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Park LaD￿NUrSery Iru.$lo@AnnuaLBaport The trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements for the year ending 31 st August 2025. Registered Name: Park Lane Nursery Charity No: 12D0130 OperationalAddress: Park Lane Nursery Park Lane Peterborough PE1 SJW Trustees at date of Report: Carl Riley Chavard Zhevel Ahmed Elsheikh Christine Kurys Lynn Harvey Bankers B8rclays Bank Independent Examiner: Mark Bedford 11 Belton Road Stanground Peterborough PE2 8UU

Patk.Lan@Trlursery Structure. Governance and Management: Park Lane Nursery became Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI, registration number 1200130 on 19" August 2022. The Charity governed by the model Early Years Alliance Constitution for CIO and managed bythe trustees who have the powerto appoint the charity's trustees. Objects and Activities: The aims of the Nursery are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide forthe needs of their children through community groups and by.. 1. Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities. family learning and extended hours groups, together with the right of parents to t8ke 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. 2. Encouraging the study otthe needs ofsuch children and theirfamilies and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs in the local areas". 3. Instigating and adheringto the Statutory Frameworkforthe Earlyyears Foundation Stage Public Benefit: The trustee and staff carefully considerthe Commission's guidance on public benefit when setting objectives and planning activities. All families with the local community are encouraged to use our services. Fees remain affordable to all by linking this to the funding rates set by the government. All children 8re eligible to Nursery Education Funding, provided by the Local authority for children the term after they turn three and for two year-old children who are eligible. Achievements and Performance: Overview The nursery is open Mondayto Fridayterm time 8.30am to 3pm and offers sessions of 8.30am-11.30am, 9am- 3pm and 12pm to 3pm for children aged from 2 years old. We provide all new children with a free polo shirt and sweatshirt when they first start and parents are able to buy extra uniform at a small cost. We visit the children at home before they start their settling in sessions. Families have the opportunity to take part in our Play/Stay and Raising Earlyyears Achievement in Literacy IREALI which takes place everyterm overa three week period. families are invited to join their children to read and take part in our activities based around our chosen core story book. Parents who attend all three sessions receive a free book for their child. This year the nursery took part in the Maths Champion Programme to support children's learning of maths. The police and fire engine visited the nursery and the children

PathLaDe N￿[￿ry Itus.tee. atlllual Report watched duck eggs hatch and helped to look afterthe ducklings. Parents and children joined us for story time at the local library and received their library cards. In the summer term all the children and parents joined us for a Teddy Bear Picnic at the park. Children take part every half term in TASTE Education to experience different types fruit and vegetables using all of their five senses. Parents of children going to school attended "Getting ready for school" programme during the last summer term, they take part in activities and receive f ree resources to support their children's learning during the summer holidays. We achieved"Good" in our first Ofsted inspection on 20" March 2025 for Park Lane Nursery. Fundraising Children in Need, Morocco, Christmas Jumper save the children and UNICEF. Total fundraising £472.00 Easyfundraising- £79.98, Christmas/Easter Raffle and Donations- £1,061.00 were all used to buy new resources forthe nursery. Financial review This year the accounts were underthe £250,000.00 threshold. but as we had used the Accrual Accounting for last year we have continued with this. £63,928.00 received in August 2025 which relates to the Autumn term 24-25. Incoming resources 31" August 2025- £226,29.00 and resources expended- £232,706.00. The Nursery main bank account closing balance is £155,549.42 and £40,269.78 in the nursery deposit account for our reserves. Total cash funds £195,864.21 closing balance 31 August 2025. Reserve policy Reserves are 8 contingency fund for PILON. redund8n¢ies, emergencies and are in separate deposit account with Barclays Bank. Premlses The nursery is invoiced service charges each term from St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, the 202412025 total of £14,754.24 for the year, but the summer term 2025 invoice of £6,242.18 was not received until 16" September 2025 and will now show in 202512026 end of year accounts Rental of the buildingfrom The East Angiia Roman Catholic Dioc8se for the 38 weeks was £10,500.00. The summer invoice £4,375.00 was not received until 16, September 2025 and will now show in the 202512026 end of year accounts.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PARK LANE NURSERY (Registered Charity No. 12001301 I report on the finanoal statements of Park Lane Nursery for the year ended 31st August 2025. Respective responsibilities of trusteas and examin¢r The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act) and that an independent examinab'on is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the gèneral Direction$ given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl tsf the 2011 Act, and to stale whother parti¢ular matters have come to my attention. Basis of indèpendent examiner's statemènt My examination was carried out in accordance with general Dirè¢tyons givan by the Charity Commission. An examination inelvdes a review of thè accounting records kept by the charity and a eomparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 accounts. Ind&pendent examiner's $tstemènt In connection with my examinatson. no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable Cause to believe that in, any material respeet, the Trustees have not met the requirements lo ensure that.. Proper aeeounling records are kept lin a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act),. and Accounts are prepared which agree wfih the accounty'ng records and comply wlh the a¢¢ounling requirements of the 2011 Act,. and Ibl 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in or¢Jer lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be ￿8¢￿ed. 11 Bèllon Road Park Farm Stanground Pelerborough PE2 8UU Mark Bedford MAAT- M.J.B. Financial Services Independent Examinèr

Park Lan Nurse tement f Financial Actlviti For the Y8ai En 31$ st 2026 Unrestricted Fund5 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 31-Aug-25 Prior Porood T¢>tal Fund5 31-Aug-24 INCOMING RESOURCES 2 Donatson5 3 Charitable aclwilies 4 Olher trading actsvits 5 Income from iThve51menls Total inetsme 485 224,081 1.153 572 226,291 2.232 217.729 985 522 221.468 224.081 1.153 572 226,291 RESOURCES EXPENDED 6 Expenditure on Charitable activrts Other expenditu Total gxpendf¢U 232,706 232.706 229,629 232,706 232,706 229,629 Net Income I lexpendlturel 6,415 6,415 8,161 Transfers bptween fund5 Reconclllation of lund$ Balanct Brought foward Balan￿ carr*& fO￿ard f29.793 123,378 T29.793 123,378 137,954 129.793

Park Lan• N Tse Income S lit For the Year Endin 31st A ust 2025 2025 Unrestricted Fund 2025 Rè$tricted Fund 2025 Total 2024 Total Donation Donations & gifts Grants frorn Gov. l othèr charities 485 1,232 1,000 2,232 Cha itabl• a Nursery Education Funding ILA) SEN funding Fees frorn Paients Late fee5 Other lincluding HMRC Tax refund) 217.267 217,267 1￿,951 8,030 5.827 3.921 3,0(K) 217,729 6.804 10 6,804 10 224,081 224,081 Other radin activities Fundraising Other 1,153 1.153 1,153 1,153 985 Inc me from Investm&n Interest 572 572 572 572 522 522 TOTAL INCOME 226,291 226,291 221,468

Park Lano Nu enditure s F rthoye r EndFn 31st A ust 202 2025 Unrestricted Fund 202S Rgstricted Fund 2025 Total 2024 rotal EXPENDITURE ON GHARITA8LE ACTIVITE Personnel costs Ilncl Payroll l HR I Pension I PAYEI Premises costs Administration costs Curriculum reSOur￿S Pupil costs Pupil Premium- Real Charity Fundraisin9 179.536 36.999 11.129 3,219 1.3S3 179,536 38.999 11.129 3,219 1,353 170,443 41.185 12.178 4.541 705 55 523 469 469 232,706 232,706 229.629 OTHER EXPENOITU Other- Not related to abuv8 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 232.706 232,706 229.629

Park Lane NY￿e BALANCE SHE 31st Au U5t2 Total Funds 31.08.25 Prior y•ar funds 31.08.24 FIXED ASSETS Fixtures, fittings & Equiprrtnt CURRENT ASSETS 7 Debtors & Prepayment5 8 Cash ai Bank and in Hand 200 177.701 19S.864 195.864 177.901 URRENT LIA81LITIES Cfedilors & Accrual$ 72,486 48.109 72,486 48,109 NET CURRENT ASSETS 123,378 129,793 The Fund5 of the Charlty: Unreslricied funds Restricted funds Total Charlty Funds 123,378 129,793 123.378 129.793 The notes form part of these financial Statements Signed on behalf of the Trustse$. Signature Narne Date

Park Lane Nurse For the Year Endin 31stAu ust 2025 Unrtstrictsd Funds General Balan¢e BIFwd 129,793 This years un-restricted receipts 226.291 This years un.r&stricted payments 232,706 Transfer betsveen funds 123,378 R•¥tricted Funds- Balance BIFwd This years restricted receipts This years restricted payments Transfer be￿een funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted 123,378 123,378

Park Lane Nursery Notes to the Accounts for the year Ended 31 August 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting The a¢Gounts were prepared under the Charities Act 2011. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and comply with SORP FRS102. Incoming resources All incoming resources are induded on the Stslemenl of Financial Activ((ies when the charity Is legally entitled lo the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Resources expended Expenditure and liabilitie$ are recognised in the period to which they relate. Tangibl• fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are slated al cost less depreciation. Depreciation is prtsvid￿ al rates calculated lo write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over ils expected u8efvl lrfe. as follows.. Fixtures, fittings and equipment -25% p.a. rèducing balance Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be usèd in accordance wtth the charitable objèctives at the discretion of the Nursery. Restricted funds Can only be use(S for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restricts'ons arise when specified by the donar or bhen funds are raised for par'cular restricted purposes. 2 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM DONORS 2025 2024 Unr•stTiCted funds: Donabr)ns Grant$ (Training) 1.232 1,000 2,232 485

Park Lane Nursery Notes to the Accounts - continued for the year Ended 31 August 2025 3 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Unre¥trictsd fund$: Nursery Education Funding ILA) SEN funding Fees from Parents Late fees Other linduding HMRC Tax allowance) 217,267 198,951 8.030 5,827 3,921 3,000 6,804 10 224,081 217,729 NEF Fundin on 22 August 2024 £45.882.43 was r¢ceived however il relates to Autumn 2024 so is put back into the 24-25 accounts. This August 2025, £61.869.15 was received through the bank bul relates to Autumn 2025 so goes in t¢ 25-26 accounts. Restrieted funds.. Other 4 TOTAL OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising for Charity and Nursery £778 & £374.98 respectively. Fundraising Other 1,153 985 1,153 985 5 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS The Charity has two bank accounts a cUr￿nt and savings. 8ank Intergst 572 572 522 522

Park Lane Nursery Notes to the Accounts - continued for the year Ended 31 August 2025 6 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITES 2025 2024 Personnel costs Ilncl. Payroll l HR I Pension I PAYEI Premises costs Administration costs Curriculum resources Pupil costs Pupil Premium- Real Charity Fundraising 179,536 36.999 11,129 3,219 1.353 170,443 41,185 12.178 4,541 705 55 523 469 232,706 229,629 TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURE 7 DEBTORS There were no Debtors 8 Cash at Bank and In hand The Charity operates kn BarcTays bank accounts Current and Saving5. The current account balan￿ as al 31 August 2025 was £155.594.43. The Savings account balance as * 31 August 2025 was £40,269.78. Total Cash al Bank £195.884. 9 CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS As per note 3, the Nursery [￿1Ved NEG fLtnding in advan￿. The Nursèry also received invoices that related to rent & service charges for the Summer temi (prior 31 Aug 2025) but the actual invol￿S We￿ not receivod or paid until Sept 2025125-28}. These invoice8 were posted back in lo the accounts for 24-25.

Park Lane Nurs• Bank Reconciliation 8ank Balance as at 31 August 2025 195,864 Add Outstanding Deposit$.. Less unpresented Ch&quel$l 195.864 Cash Book Balanc? as at 31st August 2025 195,884