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 nuM￿r (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
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, {for example. any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
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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 In￿rporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection rnethods
Nominated and eledgj at committee meetings
Additional governance issues (Optional inf0m￿tiOn)
You may choose to include
additional infomiation, where
relevant, about..
policies and prO￿dureS
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.,
the Gharity's organisational
structure and any wider
netAI￿rk 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.
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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 9rantrna￿ng',
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 SUC￿SSfUl 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-s￿nes 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 ac￿SSed Breakfast Club. both of which contributed
positively to the pre-school's financ￿1 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￿ offi￿rS 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 'sett￿d 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
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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.
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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 transfe￿ed 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
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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