Cofflpany reglstratlon number N1036462 (Northern Ireland) PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD COMPANY INFORMATION Directors E. McGrady C, Parker S, Tefflplelon C, McGrady R. Marks S, McKeag (Appointed 16 March 2025) Secretary L, Ross Company number N1036462 Registered office Clo Victoria Primary School East Street Newtownards Co. Down BT23 7DD Accounlants stanley Woods & Co Alexander House 49 151 Church Street Newtownards Co Down BT23 4AN Business address Clo Victoria Primary School East Street Newtownards Co. Down BT23 7DD PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD CONTENTS Page Directors. report Accountants, report Income and expendlture account 4-5 Balance sheet and notes to the financial statements PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Princlpal actlvltles The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the provision of Playgroup and Pre-school Education. Dlrectors The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows: Pastor K, McAlees E. McGrady C, Parker S, Templeton C, McGrady R, Marks S. McKeag (Resigned 10 August 2024> (Appointed 16 March 2025) PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD DIRECTORS. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectlves and actlvltles To provide necessary facilities for the daily care. education and recreation for pre4chool. To work in partnership with parents and guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children by offering appropriate play facilities. To ensure the centre offers opportunities for all children regardless of religion, cullure, race or means. To promote good citizenship from an early age, helping children and fafflilies lo contribute to the wider community. To advance education and tralnlng opportunities for those working within the setting and students who need placements to develop their skills. To work in partnership wilh organisations who promote the development of early year's education providing the best opportunities for children to reach their full potential. We strive to provide a variety of stimulating activlties to develop chlldren's imagination, creallvity and curiosity. W& strive to develop Interests and skills which result in lifelong learnlng and enjoyment. We strlve to promote activities which encourage physical exercise and healthy lifestyles. We promote adlvities which help to develop children's Independence, self-esleem and confidence. We promote activities which help children to empathise with others recognising their needs, emotions and feelings developing compassion and awareness Ihat everyone Is valued. Achlevoments and perfomianco The company continues to maintaln a high standard of practice mainlaining links with the community and schools. The relocalion to Victoria Primary School has proven successfijl with our admission numbers well exceeding our available places. Feedback from parents reftects a high level of performance with most rating our services as excellent or very good. The latest inspedion from Education and Training Inspectorate ratéd the centre as 'Ou151anding°. We conllnue to ask parents for Ideas on how we can develop the company to meet thelr needs and using thelr feedback we implement those ideas to develop and enhance our performance. This year we secured funding and fundiaised to purchase our ouidoor classroom. This viill give us more wam, dry space Ihat we can utilise to meet the children's needs. We are extreme￿ grateful for the huge effort of our parents and staff in making this happen. Flnanclal Review The company has been self-sustaining over many Yea￿ and with good financial planning we hope to continue this practice. Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between spending and receiving of income and also lo cover unplanned emergency repairs and other expenditure. At presenl. the company has around 3 month's reserves. Pathway funding was secured for 2025-2026 and for 2026-2027, subject to availability of funding in 2026-2027. We are continuing to review our business plan in line with possible govemment changes wilh a view to ensuring the futufe of the company. Thls report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies enlitled to the small companles, exemption. By erofthe b L. Ross Secretary 10 December 2025 PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY ACCOUNTS OF PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006. we have preparèd for youf approval the financial statements of Play-a-way Preschool Newiownards Ltd for the year ended 31 March 2025. which comprise the Income and expenditure account and the balance sheet. from the company's accounting records and from informalion and explanations you have given us. As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethlcal and other professional requiremenls which are detailed at www.accaglobal.comlrulebook.html. It Is your duty to ensure that Play-a-way Preschool Newtownards Ltd has kept adequate accounting reGords and to prepare stalutory financial slatemenls that comply with the requiremenls of the Companies Act 2006. You consider that Play-a-way Preschool Newtownards Ltd is exempt from the statutory audEi requirement for the year. We have not been inslructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial stalements of Play-a-way Preschool Newtownards Ltd. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or informalion and explanations you have given to us and we do not. therefore. express any opinion on the statutory financial statem nts. stanle Wo s&Co Certified ccountants Alexander House 49 151 Church Street Newiownards Co Down BT23 4AN 10 December 2025 PLAY-A-WAY CHILDCARE CENTRE LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Grants receivable- . Pathway Hughes Insurance Outdoor Learning Resource Funding DOH Small Claims Grant Ford Britain Trust Other grants 2,000 27,375 500 2.000 1.407 29.375 500 2,000 1.407 27,477 260 260 260 Peags fee5 Membership fees Fundraising and miscellaneous Interest receivable Uniforms Milk allowance Photos 57,805 4,685 2.046 57,805 4,685 2,046 42,780 8.311 3,761 287 760 197 846 75 380 1.130 75 380 1.130 Total incoming r8sources 68,381 31.282 99,663 84.678 RESOURCES EXPENDED Wages & National Insurance Pension contributions Staff training Resources for break Registration contracts TransporVouting5 Uniforms Photos Printing, postage, statlonery and advertising Miscellaneous Grant funded expenses Cleaning Insurance Heat and light Rent Repairs Rates Telephone Equipmenvbooks Accountancy fees Bank charges Milk account 42,057 1,073 24.525 66,582 1,073 61,305 913 106 496 2,017 658 2.068 78 56 904 67 1,602 3,314 658 2,068 78 56 904 67 2,452 7,222 716 46 2.450 1,154 135 520 2,250 2,628 1,448 296 492 155 570 215 259 850 3.907 503 503 897 14 2.000 2,897 14 65 299 756 169 407 65 299 756 169 407 Total rasources oxpendad 54.997 31,282 86.279 78.170 Net Incomlng resources for the year Balances blf 13.384 77.493 13.384 77,493 6.508 70,985 Balances clf 90.877 90,877 77.493 The charity has no recognised gains or105ses other than the results for the year as set out above. All of the activities of the charity are classified as continuing. PLAY-A-WAY PRESCHOOL NEWTOWNARDS LTD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets 13,734 13,734 Current assets 78,552 64,745 Creditors: amounts falllng due wthin one year (1,409) (986) Net current assets 77,143 63,759 Total assets less current liabilities 90,877 77,493 Net assets 90.877 77,493 ReseNèS 90,877 77,493 Note5 to the flnanclal statements Employees The average number of persons. including dlrectors. employed by the company durlng the year was as follows: 2025 Number 2024 Number Employees Play-a-way Preschool Newtownards Ltd is a private company limiled by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is Clo Victoria Primary School. East street. Newtownafds, Co. Down, BT23 7DD. For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entiued to exemption from audil under section 477 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companies. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Ad 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial ststements. Th8 members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entily provisions and in accordance with FRS 105 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime,. The financial statements were approved by tho board of diredors and authorised for issue on 10 December 2025 and arè slgned on its behalf by: C, Parker Direclor Company registration number N1036462 (Northem Ireland)