Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/2024 Period start date To 31/07/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Loxwood Pre-School CIO
Charity registration number: 1200439
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of the charity are to enhance the development and education of children aged between 2 and 4 years within the village of Loxwood and the surrounding area, by offering appropriate play education and care facilities. We encourage parents to participate actively in the Pre-School whilst we promote active learning for the children and endeavour to work within the local community when possible. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | We are currently transitioning from an unincorporated charity (charity number 1028253) to a CIO. We are currently still operating as an unincorporated charity and therefore no projects/activities have taken place under the CIO. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees actively maintain the running of the Pre-School and ensure that it meets all policies set out within the governing constitution as well as maintaining close relationships between the parents and the Pre-School staff. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We are currently still operating as an unincorporated charity, the CIO has been inactive during this time period. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has not had any income or expenditure as currently it is not up and running. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NIL |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not currently active |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constituted by Pre-school Learning Alliance Model CIO Constitution for Childcare Providers 2013 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO - transitioning from unincorporated. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are selected from the parents of the attendees and work alongside the Pre-School staff and management. Full training is provided to new committee members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
|
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Loxwood Pre-School CIO
| Other name the charity uses | Currently acting as unincorporated - Loxwood Pre-School |
|---|---|
| Registered charity number | 1200439 |
| Charity’s principal address | Loxwood Pre-School Badgers Way Nicholsfield Loxwood West Sussex RH14 0TJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Peschier |
Chair | Appointed 30/6/24 |
||
| Grace Barr | Treasurer | Appointed 6/2/24 | ||
| Philippa Harder |
Appointed 19/6/24 |
|||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Accoun Jane Briggs Unit 3, The Dairy, Tilehouse Farm Offices, E tant Shalford Ln, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8AE
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
----- Start of picture text -----
K.Peschier
Signature(s) G.Barr
Kimberley Peschier
Full name(s) Grace Barr
Position (eg Treasurer Chair
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date 1/6/2026
----- End of picture text -----
LOXWOOD PRESCHOOL CIO INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the Year Ending 31st July 2025
| For the Year Ending 31st July 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Income | 2025 | 2024 |
| Private Fees | 0 | 0 |
| Council Funding | 0 | 0 |
| Loxfest | 0 | 0 |
| Fundraising | 0 | 0 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 |
| Christmas Event | 0 | 0 |
| Loxwood Parish Grant | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
| Expenditure | 2025 | 2024 |
| Salaries, Recruitment & Payroll Costs | 0 | 0 |
| Training & Subscription(DBR) | 0 | 0 |
| Christmas Event Expenses | 0 | 0 |
| Telephone | 0 | 0 |
| Premises Utilities | 0 | 0 |
| Premises Repairs & Replacements | 0 | 0 |
| Postage & Stationery | 0 | 0 |
| Advertising | 0 | 0 |
| Insurances | 0 | 0 |
| Consumables | 0 | 0 |
| Accountancy & Bookkeeping Fees | 0 | 0 |
| Premises (Rent) | 0 | 0 |
| Bank Fees | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
| Income over Expenditure | 0 | 0 |
| Fixed Assets Notes Loxfest Equipment and Website Portacabin and Outside Space Office Equipment Technical Equipment Toys Shed Playground and flooring LOXWOOD PRESCHOOL CIO BALANCE SHEET For the Year Ending 31st July 2025 |
2025 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Total | 0 0 |
| Current Assets Loxwood CIO 8368 |
2025 2024 0 0 |
| Total | 0 0 |
| Less Current Liabilities Creditors Accruals Deferred Income |
2025 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Total | 0 0 |
| Net Current Assets | 0 0 |
| Represented by Accumulated Funds Surplus (Deficit) for the year |
2025 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |