Trustees. Annual Report for the period (OMWSS Peri(xJ start date Period end date 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Muddy Boots Pre-school CIO Other names charity is known by Muddy Boots Pre-school Registered charity nuMr (if any) 1207935 Charity's principal address Jubilee Drive Walgrave Nothamptonshire Postcode NN6 9PH Narnes of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if notforwho Trusts¢ name Olllce Ilf any) Name of person {or body) •nlltl•d oint trustee rfa Sarah Gresly Emma Greasley Jennie Evans Secretary Treasurer Left July 2025 Claire Perry Elaine Allen Chair Joined September 2024 Joined September 2024 Andrea Merrey 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, {for example. any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional infomiation) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional infomMtlon} Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Doscriptlon of the charity's trusts Constitubon Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Charttable Inrporated Organisation (CIO) Trustee selection rnethods Nominated and eledgj at committee meetings Additional governance issues (Optional inf0mtiOn) You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the Gharity's organisational structure and any wider netAIrk wrth which the charity works., relationship with any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities Provision of a variety of pre-school sessions, which are open to all preschool children over the age of 2 years. Summary of the objects of the charity sel out in its governing document Muddy Boots sessions are planned with the Statutory Framework for Earty Years Foundation Stage to achieve the six areas covered by the earfy leaming goals and educational programmes. TAR March 2012
The charity worts for the public benefft having as ts objects the development and education of children and young people in particular by: (1) promoting their care and safety; (2) promoting their education and promoting parental involvement., (3) promotr'ng their health and wellbeing; (4) providing services to supwrt them and their faTnilies and carers., (5) providing services to individuals holding membership of the CIO-, and (6) furthering the aims of the Pre-sthool Leaming Allan. Summary of the main activlties undertaken for tho public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidanGe issued by the Charity Commission on public benefitl Additional detsils of objectivès and activities {Oplional infomiation} You may choose to indude further statements. where relevant, about: policy on 9rantrnang', policy programme related investment- contribution made by voILÈnteers.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year The 2024-2025 year marked the firnt full operational period for Muddy Boots Pre-school CIO and was characterised by stability in practice, strong edurational outcomes for children, and the SUCSSfUl completion of the charity's transthon to incorporated ststus. Following a tigorous Ofsled Registration Visit, the CIO became fvlly OFerational on 16 September 2024, enabling all trading and educational activities to transfer from the former unincorporated charity. Work to dissolve the previous thanty continued throughout the year and was completed in May 2025. As noted in the Chairfs Report, this was 'a huge undertaking for us as a Committee" and required extensive behind-the-snes administrative work guwjed by a 'methTrJical and metioulous plan of aGtion.' Educational delivery and children's progress The pre-school began the academic year with a strong and settled cohort. Over 20 existing childrnn rntumed in September 2024, creating a smooth stsrt to the year and supporting new starters to settle quickly. Many children attended at least full days tEr week. and a small but regular number acSSed Breakfast Club. both of which contributed positively to the pre-school's financ1 position. The Chairfs Report highlBJhts that this familiarity "helFed get the yea¢s leaming off to a great start.. Children benefited from a rich programme of leaming experien$, in¢luding= Christmas Cake and Play event Christmas party Posting letters to Father Chrisbnas Visit from local poli offirS and vehicles Easter Cake and Play event Trip to West Lodge Fami Leavers, Picnic These events provided meaningful opportunities for family involvement and enriched the chikjren's leaming. l Transitions to school At the end of the acadernic year. 23 children transitioned to primary school.. 17 to Walgrave Prtmary Sthool 4 to Mawsléy 1 to PFtsford 1 to Liiue Harrowden Staff worked Glosely with families and receiving schools to ensure children were well prepared. The Chairfs Report notes that staff °had done a fantasticjob of preparing the thildren for school,, enabling them to make strong progress during their time at Muddy Boots. Staffing and team development Staffing developments were a signtficant feature of the year. The team navigated several changes, including the retirement of a long-standing staff member vtho later retumed as bank staff. and the recruiknent of new assistants who brought valuable experien and enthusiasm. The Chairfs Report notes that staff 'settd very quickly into the team: bringing enthusiasm and fresh ideas.. Staff continued to devek)p their skills through training in safeguarding, inclusion. and special educational needs (SEN). Fundraisin and communi su TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance The fundraising team deliver a wide range of successful events that were well attended and generated valuable income to support the pre-school's work. The trustees recognise the significant contribution of volunteer5 and committee members. OSe efforts underpin the sustainabilty of the setting. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review The Committee have revÈv4ed the reserves policy this year, and have agreed that this should cover undancY liability and three months running costs. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional inforniation) This was the first full financial year of the CIO. The previous unincorp)rated thaiity fomially transfeed its assets and liabilities to the CIO, and the dissokrtion of the fonner chaiity was completed in May 2025. You may choose to include additional infomation, where relevant aboLrt: the charity's principal sources of fvnds (induding any fundraisingl-. how expenditure has supported the key objedives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. A total of £72,844.31 was donated from the fomer unincorporated charity to the CIO. This transfer represented the accumulated reserves required to continue the pre-sthool's operations. Principal funding is obtain&J through grant funding arKI fees. In addition there is a programme of fundraising events throughout they8ar. The largest experKliture is salaries. Section F Other optional infonnation Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signod on bohalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) .ftlS Full namels) Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etcl GF£Pf3L&Y T£EA-%L)Ree Dats TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Muddy Boots Pre-school CIO On accounts for the year ended 31*August 2025 Charity no (rf any) 1207935 Set out on pages I&L- I reFrf)rt to the trust&s on my examination of the accounts of the above charity Cthe Trusf) for the year ended 3110812025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (e Acr). 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission urKler sedion 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentio in connection with the examination which gives me Gause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records We not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wtth the accounting r8cords Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems arKJ have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. Plea delete the words in the brdGkets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: L20ZL Name: Relevant professional qualiflcation(sl or body (if any): Address: IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charTty accounts: directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that th8 examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER October 2018
Muddy Boots Pre-school CIO Jubilee Drive WalE¥ave Northamptonshire- NN6 9PH Urhited KingdoFn Iqg Profft & Loss 19.OL2024-3L08.2025 Turnovèr Funded 2 year old Funded 2 year old Iworkingl Funded 34 year old Funded Exrendèd 30 hour Funding Funded Under 2 Iworkingl Funded EYPP Funded EYSG Supplement Unfunded- Fees Re8lStration Fees Breakfast Club Adhoc 1.956.73 14.608.99 50.748.26 8.392.(1 955.80 1.966.49 365.16 17.229.17 2. 1.650.(XI 3(Vd.78 Donations 73.081.25 6,291.62 4.6.50 Fundraising Snack Fees Days out fees Phot05 Uniform Bank Interest 132.CKI 105.70 139.24 560.IXJ 695.50 £184.165.19 Grants Party fees Administrative Expense5 Net Wages HMRC Payments Total Pensions Rent 158.788.651 15.019.191 15.377.231 14.050.th)1 1583.771 1671.971 {495.021 1144.911 1822.401 1250.(K)I 158.(J)} 11.356.451 1873.581 12,407.871 1156.¢xII 1432.c(Jl 1886.801 1676.881 1284.691 1238.231 1816.991 I£84.3.63} 774 Electrictty General Insurance Telephone, Fax & Internet Website & Software Costs Staff Training Other Staff-Related Expenses Stationery & Postage Food Household & Sundry Toys & Equipment Computer Expenses Days out costs Event Costs Subscriptions Unlform Expenses DBS Check5 Repairs & Renewals
Muddy Boots Pre-sthool ao Jubilee Drive Walgrave Northamptonshire- NN6 9PH United Kingdom Balance Sheet 19.04.2024- 31.08.2025 Cash at Bank & in Hand Cash in Hand CommunityAccount Savings Account 74.27 59374.05 40326.24 £99,774.56 Profit & Loss Account blfwd Current Year Profit (Loss} 99,774.56 £99,774S6 Balance