Trustees'Annual Report
Forthe year ended 31 August 2025
St Bernadette's Bees Preschool CIO
Registered Charity Number: 1207753
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charlty Name: St Bern8dette's Bees Preschool CIO
Registered Charlty Number: 1207753
Registered Address.. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Tile Barn Close,
Farnborough GU14 8LS
Trustees:
Jacqulin Hubert, Chair
Stephanie Stroud- Secretary
Rebecca Allin, Treasurer
Joanne Davey. Staff Trustee
Hollywarren, Trustee
Independent Examiner: Monika Anderson
2. Structure, Governance and Management
St Bernadette's Bees Preschool is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
governed by a constitution adopted on 8 April 2024. Trustees meet regularly to oversee:
Safeguarding
Financial management
Staffing and HR
Quality of education
Risk management
Compliance with EYFS, Ofsted. Charity Commission and CIO constitution
New trustees receive an induction coveringgovernance. safeguarding. and operational
responsibilities.
No trustee received remuneration or personal benefit during the year.
3. Charitable Purposes
The CIO'S charitable purposes. 8s set out in its constitution. are".
Advancement of Education for children aged 2-5
Promotion ot Child Development through play-based learning

Support for Families through guidance, signposting. and inclusive Practice
Provision of Safe, Nurturing Care in line with the Earlyyears Foundation St8ge
IEYFSI
These purposes guide all strategic and operational decisions.
4. Objectives and Activities
During the year. the CIO carried out its charitable purposes through:
High-quality earlyeducation delivered in line with the EYFS
Inclusive SEND support, early identification, and graduated response
Family engagement. including workshops. settling support. and signposting
Sateguarding practice led bythe DSL and manager as the Ofsted registered
responsible person
Currlculum enrichment. including outdoor learning. communication &
language focus, and community events
Public benefit has been considered in all trustee decisions. in accordance with Charity
Commission guidance.
5. Achievements and Performance
Key achievements this year include-
Attendance & engagement: 46 children enrolled Ireporting period spans
academic years-April 2024-August 20251: average attendance 80%
Quality of provision: Internal audits and external feedback indicate consistently
good practice
SEND support: 2 children received targeted inteNentions' strong partnership
with health and education professionals
Safeguarding: All staff completed mandatorytraining: no serious incidents
Community impact: Strengthened links with local schools
Staff development: Coaching, superyision, and CPD embedded across the
team
Trustees are satisfied that the CIO continues to deliver strong public benef it and high-
quality early years education.
6. Financial Review
Where Our Money Comes From
The CIO'S income for the year c8me from:
Earlyyears Funding- 15- 8nd 30-hours government entitlements

Parent pald t88s- For additional hours and services
SEND funding- Including top-up and inclusion support
Grants and donations
Small community grants and ad hoc contributions
Fundralslng activities- Events and community engagement
Flnancial Position
Total income: £134140.00
Total expenditure: £113517.00
Year-end reserves: 88135.00
The trustees consider the reserves level appropriate to ensure operational continuity
and resilience.
7. Reserves Policy
The CIO aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to 8-12 weeks of operating
costs. At year-end. reserves were above this target. Trustees have agreed actions to
maintain or restore the target level where required.
8. Risk Management
The trustees maintain a risk register and review it termly. Key risks and mitigations
include:
Regulatory Compliance- Mitigated through DSL oversight, manager as Ofsted
registered responsible person. audits. and trustee monitoring.
Safeguarding Practlce- Mitigated through training. supervision. and termly
audits.
Stafting& Recruitment Mitigated through succession planning.
supernumerarystaff deployed into ratio. and CPD.
Premlses & Environment- Mitigated through controlled access. school
business manager support, and inspections.
Flnancial Sustainability- Mitigated through budgeting. forecasting, and
reserves policy.
Data Protectlon
Mitigated through secure systems and staff training.
Overall risk level assessed as Low-Moderat8.
9. Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding remains the charity's highest priority. The DSL and deputies ensured:
All staff completed statutorytraining
Policies were reviewed and updated
Concerns were managed in line with local authority procedures

Trustees received safeguarding oversight reports
There were no serious safeguarding incidents requiring reterral to the Charity
Commission.
10. Plans for the Future
Priorities for 2026-27 include:
Strengthening EAL provision through a whole-setting approach
Enhancing mathematical learning and curriculum enrichment
Investing in staff devetopment, Goaching. and supervision
Improving digitalsystems forcommunication and record-keeping
Exploring sustainable growth and Community partnerships
11. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Trustees confirm that:
The accounts complywith the Charities Act 2011
Proper accounting records have been kept
The charity remains a going concern
Approved by the Board of Truslees on
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charity {Yhe Tn1￿) the year ended 31 Awusl 2025.
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basis of report of the accounts in acccydance wth the requ1￿m￿ts of the CharTlies Act
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