2025-07-31-accounts

Charity Number: 1206675

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PLAYWAM PRESCHOOL

Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2025

PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number: 1206675

Legal and Administrative Information

Charity Name and Number: PLAYWAM Preschool 1206675

Trustees:

Jennifer Hunt is no longer a Trustee of Playwam as of 31.8.25.

Principal Address : PLAYWAM Preschool, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9HF

Independent Examiner: Bradbury Stell Chartered Certified Accountants

Unit 2 Beverley Court 26 Elmtree Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 8ST

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PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number: 1206675

CONTENTS Page Trustees' report 4 - 7 Independent examiner's report 8 Statement of financial activities 9 Balance sheet 10 Notes to the financial statements 11- 14

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Report of the Trustees of Playwam Preschool

The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025.

These financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (Charities SDRP (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011).

Structure, Governance and Management

Charity Name: Playwam Preschool

Registration Number: 1206675

Date of Registration: 23 January 2024

Address: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9HF

Playwam Preschool is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its Foundation document.

Playwam Preschool received its Certificate of Registration Approval from Ofsted on 29 May 2024.

Trustees for the period

Matthew Griffith

Jennifer Hunt

Carol Morey

Anne O’Neill

The following trustees were added on 4 July 2025:

Dana Wojna

Emma Ghuman

Libby Mott

Betty Staples

Astrid O’Brien

There must be at least 3 charity trustees. The maximum number of charity trustees is 12.

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Objectives and Activities

Our Aims

The aims of Playwam Preschool are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by:

• Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, 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

Review of Activities

Playwam Preschool is situated at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington. Playwam Preschool is registered with Ofsted and is a member of the Local Education Authority Early Years Partnership and the Early Years Alliance.

All learning is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which provides a firm framework on which the children explore, develop and learn.

Playwam Preschool ran 38 weeks of playgroup sessions of 3 hours 45 minutes per day during the academic year for children aged 2-4 years old.

There were 9 permanent members of staff during the period 1.8.24-31.8.25; 8 Early Years Practitioners and one part-time administrator/bookkeeper. 3 more staff members supply cover when required. The Playwam manager, Jenny Hunt, was on sick leave during much of 2025, and her position was covered by the Deputy Manager, Emma Ghuman.

The playgroup is an active member of the community, regularly contributing to and providing fundraising events.

Achievements and Performance

Playwam Preschool uses the four principles of practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage:

1. a unique child

2. positive relationships

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1. enabling environments

2. learning and development

Staff at Playwam Preschool:

• protect and nurture the wellbeing, health and confidence of the child

• motivate active learners

• encourage a sense of belonging and form the base of a secure relationship with parents and key workers

• value and promote play as providing meaningful learning and ensure the opportunities are fair and equal, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age or background

• recognise children learn in different ways and at different rates and that all areas of learning are equally important and interconnected.

The areas of learning and development within the EYFS are based around seven broad areas of learning:

Prime Areas

1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development

2. Communication and Language

3. Physical Development

Specific Areas

1. Mathematics

2. Understanding the World

3. Expressive Arts and Designs

4. Literacy

Playwam Preschool acknowledges that parents are their children’s primary educators and they understand their children better than anyone else. We therefore encourage them to share information about their children’s strengths and interests and to take an active role in activities at Playwam.

Financial Review

The Trustees have prepared accounts for Playwam Preschool in accordance with the requirements of the SORP of best accounting practice.

The charity’s main income is fees from childcare services. By collecting fees in advance, the charity maintains a healthy cash flow despite budgeting to break even. Early Education Funding (EEF) is received for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

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Playwam Preschool received income of £171,051 for the period ending 31 July 2025. The charity has made an operating loss for the year of £10,870. Expenditure was on staff, rent and direct activity costs. There were two fundraising events – the Quiz and Curry night and the Summer Fair – organised by the parents of children at Playwam and supported by the staff.

Full details of the financial information are included in the Appendices.

Reserves Policy

Playwam Preschool does not intend to accumulate significant reserves, but reserves are held to protect against future financial obligations.

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding the activities undertaken by the Charity in the period. The Trustees are satisfied that the information provided in the report and accounts meets the public benefit reporting requirements.

Plans for Future Periods

For 2024-25 Playwam Preschool’s focus was on working with both children and their families to support every child to achieve their full potential.

Playwam Preschool plans to further support this focus in 2025-26 alongside EYFS learning and inspiring the children to be confident, curious and kind.

Appendix 1

Statement of Financial Activities for the period ending 31 July 2025

Appendix 2

Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025

Carol Morey

Date:09/03/2026

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Independent Examiner’s Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Playwam for the year ended 31 July 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

• 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

• 3 the financial statements do 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 financial statements to be reached.

Bradbury Stell Chartered Certified Accountants

Unit 2 Beverley Court 26 Elmtree Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 8ST

Date:09/03/2026

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PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number.. 1206675 Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) Re#rithJ T(ul fund¥ 2025 Unre#rlded Re*lcted funds funds 2014 2024 TLknI 2024 Childcaie fvnds Local Authorityknjs Fundwsiry incorne Ftts Other irKome ,369 36.369 6,620 6.620 6. 11.354 1301 Illl 276 276 127 Tdal irKLYn• 97 216 73 834 171051 38.661 6.620 45.281 ch￿tatIe aclMtI8$ 181921 25.D10 lou￿n9vilK0mln9 i9￿ur¢￿ behx• lrnnthr5 .10.870 13.651 6.620 20.211 I1￿ l•xyndituiè¥lnc¢th lorth• Y￿11 N81 rno¥em8nl In fuN .10.870 13.651 6.620 20.271 Fund tdanC￿ 8t1 I￿ll$l 2024 109 281 662004 115 95.616 95.636 Fund balancN at 31 Juty2015 24.583 105 037 1CB.287 6.620 115,907

PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number: 1206675

Balance Sheet as of 31 July 2025

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 9[th] March 2026

Carol Morey

9[th] March 2026

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 July 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.

Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably. This includes:

• Fees from childcare services recognised in the period the service is provided.

• Early Education Funding (EEF) for eligible children recognised in the period to which the funding relates.

• Fundraising income recognised when the event takes place or when received.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes:

• Costs directly related to the operation of the playgroup (staff salaries, rent, materials).

• Fundraising costs and governance costs.

Fund Accounting

The charity maintains only unrestricted funds unless restricted donations are specifically received. Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Going Concern

The trustees have reviewed the financial position and have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue its operations for the foreseeable future.

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PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number.. 1206675 3.Chiknre funds UnrelwKted kntricted fundi Totsl 2025 Chthjcare FeeJ Fun&d Chbjren ehthjcaie Fees Nor￿f￿n{tO Chlyren 49 505 28.489 49505 4.L(￿l AutlMtyfub Unreltrnted fuThJ• 2025 Re•ithted lund• funds Fuftd￿g fromthe LO￿lAuthO￿ fDrChbkn LBRLrr 73834 73 73834 ij &Fundrnl•lNJ In¢om• Totsl 6567 6.567 6. F••• Unreltrlcted nd• 26 Reptr4bJn F•e• 7.OlheTlnc¢)mfr Unrestiicted kntrkted luThJs lund• 20 25 Tot•1 Mllk Grant other Revenue nk mlerejt 509 792 509 12

PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number.. 1206675 8.Ch•r￿b1e xtbvit 26 Staff co•t• Sakr Employers Natsnal knsuronce Costs 137,267 2,447 Pr¢mies & OTr¢ Co•t• Rent c￿an￿g Tephone & knternet Priitthg & Ststb)nery kn8urance 341 T09 1,073 ActhTity Delivery Co•t• Equpment & PrOV￿nI Mi Extern￿ Acthf 2,01S 592 2,532 Fundr•i•ing Co•t• FundrnJn9 t￿1 1,072 Governance & Admlni*tr4tfi¥• to•t• Bank Fees SubscrptDns Troining Entertanwt-100% Repar$ & Momtenance Theatre I￿kets lor P8rents General exp•i¥e¥ 650 70 645 579 G￿rn•￿￿ l Admini•tr•li¥e Co•1• Adv¢rt¥ng & Marke￿g 760 Profe••ion•l fe? Accountsncy fees 5,156 13

PLAYWAM Preschool | Charity Number.. 1206675 9 Employeès The ￿erage monthty number of emF4oyees dunng Ihe Ye￿ was. 2025 Nurnbei Total 12 There were no em￿￿oyeeS those ￿nUal remuneti(ffl was rrwe than £60.000. 10 Credltors: amounts falllng d￿0 vAlhln one year 2025 Accwls Fee dep)srts PAYE, NIC and Pension Nel wages 2.424 7,600 2.672 8.802 21,498 14