WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
CHARITY ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Charity Number: 101452
WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Charity information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of receipts and payments | 4 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 5 |
| Detailed Receipts and payments | 6 |
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WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
INFORMATION
| Charity Name | Woodland Pre School | Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Number | 101452 | |
| Trustees | Kylie Orr | (Chairperson) |
| Niamh Wynne | (Treasurer) | |
| Donna Blee McShane | (Secretary) | |
| Julie Craig | ||
| Melanie Robinson | ||
| Kirsty Sayers | ||
| Claire Neely | ||
| Lesley Ann Holden | ||
| Bankers | Ulster Bank | |
| STRABANE | ||
| 29 Abercorn Square | ||
| Co. Tyrone | ||
| BT82 8AL | ||
| Independent Examiner | Arthur McFarland | |
| W S Sterritt & Co | ||
| Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
| Carton House | ||
| 15 Ebrington Terrace | ||
| Londonderry | ||
| BT47 6JS |
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WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
Trustees' Report
Woodlands did not operate a pre school service from September 2024 and the remaining staff – Stacey and Pearl were made redundant in September 2024.
Discussions with the Education Authority and Woodlands’ management continued regarding the transfer of the building and contents to the Education Authority for the purpose of accommodating the new planned statutory
This process was still ongoing at 31 August 2025 and it is expected to be complete by 31 August 2026 for the new nursery to commence in September 2026.
Kylie Orr Chairperson Date: 3 August 2026
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WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Woodlands Pre School Centre
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 which are set out on page 3 and 4.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 65 (9)(b) of the Charities Act;
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and an examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as charity members concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
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That the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
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The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of matters 1-4 listed above and, in connection with the following Directions of the Charity Commission Northern Ireland; I have found no matters that require drawing your attention.
Arthur McFarland FCCA W. S. Sterritt & Co Chartered Certified Accountant Carton House 15 Ebrington Terrace Londonderry BT47 6JS
Date: 3 August 2026
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WOODLANDS PRE SCHOOL CENTRE
Statement of Receipts and Payments Year ended 31 August 2025
| Receipts Voluntary Receipts Education Authority Donations Grants Fundraising Bank interest From Charitable Activities Membership fees Sale of Sweatshirts Milk refund Payments Cost of fundraising Cost of Charitable Activities Grants and Donations Governance Costs Administration costs Asset and investment purchase Purchase of Equipment Total Payments Net receipts/(payments) Transfers to/(from) funds Surplus/(deficit) for the year Reconciliation 31/08/2025 Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2024 Surplus/(deficit) for the year Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2025 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 758 0 758 91 0 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 17 866 0 866 0 0 0 9,616 0 9,616 0 0 0 0 0 0 989 0 989 0 0 0 10,605 0 10,605 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 0 0 0 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 11,226 0 11,226 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 1,487 0 1,487 |
Total 2024 £ 47,300 406 2,029 2,914 189 2,060 207 181 |
|---|---|---|
| 55,286 | ||
| 0 50,013 368 240 2,084 896 |
||
| 53,601 | ||
| 1,685 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 1,685 | ||
| 9,541 1,685 |
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| 11,226 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities Year ended 31 August 2025
| Funds Reconciliation Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2024 Surplus/(deficit) for the year Cash at bank & in hand 31/08/2025 Bank & Cash Balances Bank Current Accounts Liabilities (Unrestricted Fund) Accountancy |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 11,226 0 (9,739) 0 |
Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 11,226 9,541 (9,739) 1,685 1,487 11,226 1,487 11,226 1,487 11,226 200 250 200 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,487 0 |
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Approved by the trustees on 3 August 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
______Kylie Orr
______Donna Blee McShane
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Detailed Receipts and payments for the year ended 31 August 2025
Woodlands Pre School Centre wishes to acknowledge the financial support given by Education Authority and Department of Education.
| Receipts Education Authority Dept of Education - Extended Services Grant (restricted) Dept of Education - Getting ready to learn (restricted) Fees received Fundraising Milk Refund Sale of Sweatshirts Donations Bank interest Payments Salaries & pension contributions Redundancy payments Light and Heat New Equipment Resources Telephone/ Internet Postage/ Stationery Cleaning and PPE Milk and snacks Insurance Training costs Outings Gifts Maintenance Accountancy fees Valuation fees Access NI Sweatshirts/ Uniforms Donemana PS - cash for clobber share Bank Charges Storage Net receipts/(payments) Transfers to/(from) funds Surplus/(deficit) for the year Represented by: Opening balance (Deficit)/Surplus for the year Closing Balance |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 758 0 758 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 91 0 91 866 0 866 0 0 0 9,616 9,616 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 213 0 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 681 0 681 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 0 95 0 0 0 10,605 0 10,605 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 0 0 0 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 11,226 0 11,226 (9,739) 0 (9,739) 1,487 0 1,487 |
Total 2024 £ 47,300 1,584 445 2,060 2,914 181 207 406 189 |
|---|---|---|
| 55,286 | ||
| 43,536 993 896 572 888 93 353 1,530 867 1,030 390 86 880 240 240 86 58 368 150 345 |
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| 53,601 | ||
| 1,685 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 1,685 | ||
| 9,541 1,685 |
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| 11,226 |