Charlty reglstratlon number 700333
Company reglslratlon number 04540155 (England and Wales
SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs N Broadh8ad
Mr T 8roadhead
Mrs R Carney
Mr M Fielding
Mrs M Oxley
Mr N Waddlngton
(Appointed 29 November 2023)
(Appointed 29 November 2023>
(Appointed 19 August 2024)
(Appointed 30 April 2024>
(Appointed 19 Augusl 2024)
(Appointed 12 March 2024>
Charty numbèr
700333
Company number
04540155
Prlnclpal addrèss
Old Tov*￿ School
High Street
Silkstone
Barnsley
S75 4LR
Reglstered offlcè
Bank Chambers
Market Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2EW
Indèpendent examlner
Simpson Wood Limiled
Bank Chambers
Mark8t Slr8et
Huddersfield
HD12EW
Bankers
Santander PIC
Boolle
Merseyside
L3Q 4GB

SILKSTONE PREtsCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Pag•
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Slalernenl of financial activilies
Èalance sheet
Noles lo the accounts
Income and expenditure accounl
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SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
The trustees present thelr annual report and financial siat8m8nts for the y8ar ended 31 July 2024.
The accounls have been prepared in accordanGe wilh the a¢￿u￿ting policies set out In note 1 to the accounls and
comply with the constitutlon, the Companies Acl 2006 and the Slalement of Recommended Praclice. "A¢counling
and Reportlng by Charltles" Issued in March 2005.
Oblectlvès and a¢tlvltle8
The Pre-school's objectives are..
To encourage learning through play in a Caring, safe and enthuslastic environment.
To create an environm8nl which has the highest standard of care and educakn.on for our children.
To work in partnership wilh parents and carers to achieve our goals.
The Pre-school has a policy to encourage children's learning Ihiough play, creativity and by creating opportunities
lo express opinions and make friends. This is intended to make the Pre-school an enjoyable experience for
everyone.
Children are eligib18 to attend the playgroup al the stsrt of the term following their seGond blrthday.
The Pre-school has policles regardlng:
Admissions
Positive behaviour
Chlld protection
Safety
Equal opwrtunit18S
Bullying and harassment in Ihe workplace
Special needs
Health
Hygiene
> Aims and objectives
Fire procedures
Fees
The trustees have paid due regard lo guldance issued by th& Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
Pre-S¢hool should Ljndertake.

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Achlevements and perfomianc•
11 has been a challenging year financially. as we faced the disappointment of making a loss. This has largely been
driven by ongolng pressure on privale fees, compounded by the increase in govemment funding being less than the
increase in the national minimum wage, Despite Ihis. bve vowed not to increase prices and remain in line with the
competilion, recognising the impact of the cost of living crisis on families. Costs were also higher this year due to
sickness and matemily covèr being provided by agency staff, alongsidè some unavoidablè but costly repairs and
essential upkeep lo the building. Additionally, our holiday club numbers have been lower than in previous years,
further impacting our income. Combined with these factors. Ihe financial environment for the pre-school has been
especially difficult.
On a positive notè. we arè thrllled to Wèlcome new committe8 m8mbars lo Sllkstone Pre-school. At the start of
2024. we were struggling lo recruit committee members, and the future of the pre-sthool was uncertain. However,
following an appeal lo all parents, we were able to increase the number of volunteers and also attain a COaOPted
non-parent memb8r, providing us wilh much-ne8d8d strength and stability. Th8y bring fresh id8as. valuable skills,
and enthusiasm to our leadership team. Together, Ihe commlttee and management are analysing ways to improve
efficiency and occupanGy whilst ensuiing we maintain the excellent level of cAre and education that familles have
come lo exp8Ct.
Work on our visibility and p￿SenCe has begun. in¢luding ihe laun¢h of a new websits and leafleting the local area.
However, the vast majority of new parents ¢ontinue lo corne Ihrough word of mouth, which is a testament to our
approach io childcare and educalion being highly valued by our users.
Children continue to be happy. settled, and thrive in our small, friendly, and homely settin9. We received very
positive feedback from the primary schools we feed into last September, as reception teachers find our children
well*Jrepared to start their joumey into school life.
Our management team. B8ver18y and Laura. work closely with the local education aulhority. liaising with the lead
leacher, quality Improvement officer. and SEND team to ensure we are constantly reviewing our practice and
providing high-quality care and educalion. The staff receive monthly teaching sessions and Inset day Iraining from
bolh the managers and guest sp8ak8rs, as we strive to itnprove on our good provision. The SEND team were so
impressed with th8 work ol th8 SENCO and manag8r when planning for children with additional needs that the pre-
school was chosen to be part of a pilot project to develop a l¢xal authority SEND audit tool.
The pre-school staff team continue to work clos81y with parents. Du8 to being 8 small setting, the staff are able lo
gel to know all families well. W8 invite parenls in for fomial chats about Iheir child's progress Ihr88 times a year, and
these are ￿￿11-attended. We also invite parents along to fun informal events. This year, they have enjoyed a
Christmas concert and a graduation ceremony with party food afterwards, both of which were very well we￿IVed.
As a pr8-school. w8 continue to involv8 ours8lv8s in communily 8V8nls. such as creating an entry lor th8 2023
scarecrow trail. We encourage our children lo become caring cilizens through activities that help them Consider
others, such as bringing in food for the local food bank. The children are also tsken out for walks in the localily,
helping them become familiar with the environmenl in which Ihey live.
Oespi18 Ihe challeng8s, we remain deeply grateful for the dedication of our staff, the continued support of our
families, and the commitment of our committee, management, and communty. With everyone's combined efforts,
we are determined to overcome Ihese obstacles and ensure that Silkstone Pre-school continues lo thrive as a
nurturing and enriching environment lor our children.
Financial review
The r8suIi for the y8ar aft8r all the activili8s was a loss of £22.296 and this has been deducted from reserves.
The charity ensures it carries enough reserves at the bank to cover the salary costs for the term ahead of St. It
derives ils funding on a quarterfy basis and the Truslees are happy the reserves plus funding will allow Ihe charity to
pay its liabilit18S.
It Is the policy of the Pre-school that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained al a level equivalent to belween Ihree and six monlh's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves
at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding. they will be able to continue th8 Pr8-
School's current activitlas whlle consld&ratlon Is glvèn lo ways In which additional funds may be raised. Thls level of
reserves has been malntained throughout the year.

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2024
rhe trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Pre-school is exposed, and are satisfied Ihal sysiems are
in place to mitigate exposure lo the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Pre-school is a company lirniled by guarante8, d8p8ndanl upon parent volunteers lo serve on the committee
and act as ljolh dirèctors and Irustees.
The Irustees. who are also Ihe directors for the purpose of company law. and who served during the year and up to
the date of si9nature of the financial slatemenls werè,.
Mrs K L Knowles
(Resigned 4 August 2023)
Mrs E Prichard-selby
(Resigned 4 November 2024)
Mrs L Corbett
{Resign8d 4 November 2024)
Mrs F Fisher
(Resigned 29 November 20231
Mr S Fisher
(Resigned 29 November 20231
Mrs L Hawkins
(Resigned 21 August 2024)
Mrs N Broadhead
(Appoin18d 29 Novemb8r 2023)
Mr T Broadhead
{Appoinled 29 November 2023)
Mrs R Carney
{Appoinled 19 August 20241
Mr M Fielding
(Appointed 30 April 20241
Mrs H Matthews
(Appointed 6 August 2024 and ￿sIgned 27 January 2025)
Mrs M Oxley
(Appointed 19 Augusl 20241
Mr N Waddinglon
(Appointed 12 March 2024)
The Pre-Sth¢)ol holds its AGM each year at which tlme trustees can be voled onlo the board of trustees. The
selection policy is on8 of a proposal and a seconding for each trustee elected. A trustee could also be appointed al
any time subsequent lo Ihe AGM with Ihe above proposal procedures.
None of Ihe Iruslees has any beneficial interest in U)e company.
The trustees. report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees.
Mr T Broadhead
Trustee
10 March 202S

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SILKSTONE PRE4CHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
I report to Ihe trustees on my examination of Ihe financial statements of Silkstone Pre-school Playgroup Limited (the
Pre-school) for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responslbilitles and basls of report
As the trustees of Ihe Pre-SchcK)l {and also its directors for the purposes ol company law), you ale responsible foT
the preparation of the financial statefflents in accordance with thè requirements of the Compani8s Act 2006.
Having sallsfied myself that the financlal statements of the Pre-school are not required lo be audited under Part 16
of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of
tha Pre-school's financial statements carried out under section 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011. In carrying Dut my
examlnatlon I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commisslon under sectlon 145(51{b) of the Charilles
A¢12011.
Indopond8nt examlner's statement
I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connecllon with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect".
accounling records were not kept in respect of Ihe Pre-school as required by Section 386 of the Companies
A¢1 2006.
the financial statements do nol a¢¢ord with those records", or
the finar7cial slalernenls do not comply with the accounting requirements of s8clion 396 of the Companies Acl
2006 oth8r than any r8quir8ment that the financial slatem8nls give a true and fair view. which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance wilh the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charilies
preparlng their financlal stalarnents in attordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard appllcabte In Ihe UK
and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should bè drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understand'ng of the financial stalements lo ba reached.
Simpson Wood Limited
Bank Chambers
Market Street
Huddersfield
HD12EW
10 March 2025

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Unrèstrlcted
funds
2024
Unrastrlcted
funds
2023
Notes
Income from:
Charitsble activities
Investments
145.303
129
175,483
Total Incom•
145.432
175,539
Expenditure on:
Charitable activiti8S
167,728
168,441
Total expondllur¢
167.728
168.441
Net Incomel{expendlturo) and movement in funds
{22.296)
7,098
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 August 2023
71.620
64.522
Fund balances at 31 July 2024
49.324
71.620
The statemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognIs￿ in th8 year. All income and expenditurej
derive from continuing activities.

SILKSTONE PRE￿cHOoL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 JULY2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3,688
3,653
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,091
56,441
4,785
75,567
58.532
80,352
Credltor8: amounts falllng duo wlthln
one year
{12.896)
(12,385)
Net current assots
45,636
67,967
Total assets less current liabililies
49,324
71,620
The tunds ot the Pretschool
Unrestricted funds
10
49,324
71,620
49,324
71,620
The company is entided to the exemption from the audil requirament contalned in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Th8 directofs acknowledge th8ir r8sponsibllitl&s for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of financial statemènts.
The members have not required the company to oblain an audil of its financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with seclion 476.
These financial ststements have been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject
to the small companies regimg.
The financial ststements We￿ apptoved by the trustees on 10 March 2025
Mr T Broadhead
Trustee
Company registratlon number 04540155 (England and Wales)

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Accountlng pollclès
Charlty Informalion
Silkstone Pre-school Playgroup Limited is a ¢ompany limiled by guarantee, dependanl upon parent
volunteers to serve on the commitlee and act a5 both directors and trustees.
1.1 Accounting ¢onventlon
Th8 accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Pr8-School's goveming doGument, the Companies
Act 2006 and "A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities: Slalement of Recomrnended Practice appIl￿ble to
charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Iieland (FRS 1021 (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
The Pre-school is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Pre-S¢hool has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charitiès applying FRS 102 Update
Bulletin 1 not lo prepaTe a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financlal statements are prepared in slerling, which is the functional currency of the Pre-school. Monetary
amounts in these financial slatemenls are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modified to indude certain financial
instruments at fair value. The principal a￿oUntIng policies adopled are set oul below.
1.2 Goln9 ¢oncem
At the lime of approving the financial statements, Ihe trustees have a re8sonable expectation Ihat the Pre-
SGhool has adequate resources to conlinue in operational existence for th8 foreseeable ￿ture. Thus the
trust88s continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in pr8paring the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trust8es In lurtherance of their charitable
obj8ctives.
1.4 Incoming resour¢o8
In¢ome is recognised when the Pre-school Is legally entitled lo it after any performance condilions have been
met. the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donatlons are recognlsed once the Pre-school has been
notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral ol the amount. Income tax
recoverable In relalion to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at Ihe time of
donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Pre-school has b88n notified of an impending
distribution. th8 amount is known. and receipi Is expectad. If thè amount is not known. th8 legacy is trealed as
a contingenl asset.
Turnover is m8asured al the fair valuè of the consideration receiv8d or receivable and represents amounts
receivable for services provlded in the normal course of business.
1.5 Resources expanded
These ara costs incurred on Ihe Pre-school's charitsbje operations, including SUPPOrt cc>sts. Expenditure 1$
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related tD
the category. Where cosls cannot b8 directly attributed io particular headings they have be8n allocated lo
activilies on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Accountlng pollcles
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible flxed as391$
Tangible fixed assets are initially measurèd at cost and $ubsequenlly measured at cosl or valuatlon, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cosl or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on lh8 foll￿n9 bases..
Fixlures. fittings & equipment
Comp￿er equipment
Motor vehicles
1 SOA on writt8n down valu8
250A on cost
25% on wrilten down valu8
The gain or loss arising on the dlsposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the assel, arKJ is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrnient of fixed assels
At each reporting end date. the Pre-school reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to d8termine
wheth8r there is any indication thal those assels have suffered an impairmènt loss. If any such indi¢ation
exists. the r8coverable amount of the asset is estimaled in order to detemilne the exlent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash équlvalents
Cash and ¢ash equivalents include cash in hand, deposils held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturili8s of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
wilhin borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday 8nlillement is recognised in the p8ri0d In which th& employee's servi¢as are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense wh8n the Pre-sChC￿l is d8monstrably
commitled to lerminale the employment of an 8mploye8 or to provid8 términation benefits.
1.10 Rotlrement benèflts
Paymenls to defined Contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Ineom• from InvoStm?nts
Unréstrletèd Unr8strlctod
funds
funds
2024
2023
Inleresl recelvable
129

SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Income from charllable a¢tlvStl¢s
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2Q24
2023
Funding
Fees
Lunch and after school club
118,952
14,287
12,064
108.625
40,341
26,017
Fund raislng
500
145,303
175,483
Trustées
None of the trustees {or any persons connecled with them) received any iemuneratlon or benefits from the
Pre-school during Ihe year.
Employees
Number of èmployeos
The average monthly number of employee5 during the year was:
2024
Numb6r
2023
Number
Full time
Part lime
Employmenl costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Other pension cosls
124.211
2,989
126,750
2.535
127,200
129.285
There were no employees whose annual remunerallon was £60,000 or more.
Taxatlon
The charliy Is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its inGome Is applled for ¢haritable purposes.

SILKSTONE PRE.SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Tanglble Ilxed assets
Fixlur•8.
flttlngs &
•qulpment
Computgr
equlpM¢nt
Motor
vèhlclès
Total
Cost
At 1 August 2023
Additions
15.368
5,840
961
654
21,862
961
Al 31 July 2024
15.368
6.801
654
22.823
Depreclallon and Impalmient
At 1 August 2023
Depreciation charged in th8 year
11.997
506
5,622
405
589
16
18,208
927
At 31 July 2024
12.503
6,027
605
19,135
Carrylng amount
At 31 July 2024
2,865
774
49
3.688
Al 31 July 2023
3.371
217
65
3.653
Dobtors
2024
2023
Amounls falling due withln one year:
Trad8 debtors
Prepayments and accrued Income
190
1.901
2,879
1.906
2.091
4,785
Credltors: amounts falllng duè wlthln onè yéar
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
AGcruats and deferred income
8.753
617
3.526
8.315
734
3.336
12,896
12.385
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SILKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
10 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprlse the unexpend8d balances of donations and granls vthich are
not subject tD specific wtKlilions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designat8d funds which have been set aside out of unreslricted funds by the tfuslees for specifiG purposes.
Al 1 August
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 July
2024
General funds
71.620
145.432
(167.728)
49,324
Pr•vlous year:
At 1 August
2022
Incoming
resour￿$
Resour¢e$
expended
At 31 July
2023
General funds
64.522
175.539
(168.441)
71.620
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SILKSTONE PRE￿cHOoL PLAYGROUP LTD
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y 2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Funding
Fees
Fund raising
Lunchloul of school club
Gain on disposal of langible asset
Bank interest
Grant
118,952
14,287
108,625
40,341
12,064
26,017
129
56
500
Total incoming r8sourc8S
145,432
175,539
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Wages
Pension contributions
Training
Recreational materials (inc books and toys)
Snacks and milk
Rent and rates
Light and heat
Waler
Repairs and renewals
Telephone
stationery and postage
Insurance
Motor expenses
Audlt and accountancy
Professlonal f88S
Subscriptions
DepTe¢iation
Bank charg8S
Sundries
Bad debts written off
124.211
2,989
800
2,494
2.493
1.678
6.836
648
9,238
922
742
2,463
126,749
2.535
209
2.836
2,068
1,625
5.252
891
9,653
845
1,100
2,289
376
4,441
3,950
1,152
4,969
4,081
1,353
927
150
733
150
1,536
Total resources expended
167,728
168.441
NET MOVEMENT OF FUNDS
(22,296)
7,098
BALANCE OF FUND AT 31 JULY 2023
£71,620
£64.522
BALANCE OF FUND AT 31 JULY 2024
£49,324
£71,620
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