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2025-07-31-accounts

Company registration number: NI662886 Charity registration number: 107697

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Strategic Report 2
Trustees' Report 3 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 16

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees/Directors Kevin Woods
Fidelma McNeill
Principal Office/ Registered Office 93 Main Street
Shean
Forkhill
Newry
Co Down
BT35 9SQ
The charity is incorporated in Northern Ireland.
Company Registration Number NI662886
Charity Registration Number 107697
Bankers Danske Bank
Newry
58 Hill Street
Newry
BT34 1BD
Independent Examiner SCC Chartered Accountants Ltd
1 The Square
Moy
Co Tyrone
BT71 7SG

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present their strategic report for the year ended 31 July 2025, in compliance with s414C of the Companies Act 2006.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

In line with recommended practice from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, the playgroup has established a reserves policy to ensure the stability of the mission, programme, employment and ongoing operations of the organisation. The target minimum reserve fund has been identified as £60,000 which ensures that the core activity of Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Ltd could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty in relation to the salaries, day to day running and in the event of redundancies.

A proportion of these reserves have to be maintained in a readily realisable form. Fundraising will continue on a year-to-year basis.

The strategic report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 26 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

___ Fidelma McNeill Trustee

___ Kevin Woods Trustee

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Trustees' Report

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 July 2025.

Objectives and activities

As per the Articles of Association, the company's objectives and activities are specifically restricted to the following: to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) of Forkhill and its surrounding greater ward area (hereinafter called the "area of benefit") without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular;

(a) to advance the education of the beneficiaries by the provision of safe and satisfying group play, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group and to promote the preservation of health of the beneficiaries;

(b) to support the vision and values of the Early Years sector.

(c) to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors may, from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity.

The playgroup is open Monday to Friday - 9.00 to 12.00 and employs 6 qualified staff, it provides a facility where the children can learn in a safe and stimulating environment at their own pace. The playgroup works to provide the pre-school curriculum and is proud to have been recognised by Investors in People in the past and currently have been awarded a Gold Category Award from Curriculum and Planning Specialist (C.A.P.S). In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide a benefit to the beneficiaries.

Objectives, strategies and activities

2024/25 was a straightforward year for the school financially with grant and other income, resulting in net surplus for the year of £20,676 (2024 deficit £7,011). With sufficient reserves in place and continued drive towards maximising income and minimising expenditure the school remains in a solid financial position.

Going concern

Management have considered a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements as part of their assessment of the appropriateness of the going concern assumption, and have concluded that the going concern basis is appropriate.

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Trustees' Report

Structure, governance and management

Organisational structure

Forkhill Preschool Playgroup is a company limited by guarantee and accepted as charitable by HMRC. The. company is also a registered charity with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under charity number 107697. The company was incorporated on 10th July 2019. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the company, and is governed by its Articles of Association. The liability of the members is limited in that every member of the company undertakes to contribute and amount not exceeding £1 in the event of the company being would up.

Recruitment and Appointment of Directors

The charity trustees are also directors of the company.

Organisation Structure

The Board consists of two Trustees who administer the playgroup and meet monthly. The Board has appointed a Playgroup Leader to manage the day-to-day operations of the Playgroup. The Playgroup leader has delegated authority, within terms of delegated approval, for operational matters including staff supervision, delivery of Playgroup activities and budgetary management. The Playgroup is affiliated to the C.A.P.S organisation and works very closely with their independent Early Years Specialist to ensure that staff are up-to-date with policy and practice within the sector. Staff also undertake regular training.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 26 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Fidelma McNeill Trustee

Kevin Woods Trustee

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity's trustees of FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my 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. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. 1 confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

_______ Noel Convery FCA SCC Chartered Accountants Ltd 1 The Square Moy Co Tyrone BT71 7SG

Date: 26 May 2026

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 July 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

3
Income and Endowments
from:Donations and legacies
Total income
Expenditure on:Charitable
activities
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Income and Endowments
from:Donations and legacies
Total income
Expenditure on:Charitable
Activities 4
Total expenditure
Net expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward 12
12

Note
Note
4
71,136
67,685
138,821
71,136
67,685
138,821
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
210,696
149,335
360,031
264,460
116,246
380,706
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£ £
Total
2024
75,505
15,050
90,555
Restricted
Funds
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
71,136
67,685
138,821
71,136
67,685
138,821
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
210,696
149,335
360,031
264,460
116,246
380,706
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£ £
Total
2024
75,505
15,050
90,555
Restricted
Funds
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
71,136
67,685
138,821
71,136
67,685
138,821
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
210,696
149,335
360,031
264,460
116,246
380,706
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£ £
Total
2024
75,505
15,050
90,555
Restricted
Funds
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
71,136
67,685
138,821
71,136
67,685
138,821
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
(17,372)
(100,774)
(118,146)
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
53,764
(33,089)
20,675
210,696
149,335
360,031
264,460
116,246
380,706
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£ £
Total
2024
75,505
15,050
90,555
Restricted
Funds
£
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
71,136
(17,372)
(17,372)
53,764 (33,089)
53,764 (33,089)
210,696 149,335
264,460 116,246
Unrestricted
Funds
£
75,505
Restricted
Funds
£
15,050
90,555
75,505 15,050
(97,566)
(21,438) (76,128)
(97,566)
(21,438) (76,128)
54,067 (61,078) (7,011)
(7,011)
54,067 (61,078)
367,042
156,629 210,413
360,031
210,696 149,335

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2025 is shown in note 12.

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

(Registration number: NI662886) Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets

Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
10
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
9
11
12
2025
£

379,842
45,485
2024
£
379,842
29,086
425,327 408,928
(44,622) (48,897)
380,706 360,031
116,246 149,335
264,460 210,696
380,706 360,031

For the financial year ending 31 July 2025, the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

The financial statements on pages 6 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 26 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

__ __

Fidelma McNeill Kevin Woods Trustee Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

1. Charity status

The charity is a charity private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The charity is registered in Northern Ireland.

The address of its registered office is: 93 Main Street Shean Forkhill Newry Co Down BT35 9SQ

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the trustees on 26 May 2026.

2. Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance FRS102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the grant of probate when the administrator/executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset having been transferred to the charity.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’ meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £100.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Plant and machinery 25% reducing balance basis

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

Foreign exchange

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are reported at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date.

The results of overseas operations are translated at the average rates of exchange during the period and their balance sheets at the rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising on translation of the opening net assets and results of overseas operations are reported in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity (attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate).

Other exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they arise except for:

1) exchange differences on transactions entered into to hedge certain foreign currency risks (see above);

2) exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in other comprehensive income; and

3) in the case of the consolidated financial statements, exchange differences on monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur (therefore forming part of the net investment in the foreign operation), which are recognised in other comprehensive income and reported under equity.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

3. Income from charitable activities

3. Income from charitable activities
Playgroup Fees
Donations
Other Grants
Early Years Grants
Total for 2025
Total for 2024
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
18,871
-
-
52,265
66,685
138,821
71,136
75,505
67,685
15,050
138,821
90,555
1,000
-

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

4. Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Restricted
funds
£
Total
funds
£
General costs 17,372
-
17,372
Staff costs -
97,225
97,225
Governance costs -
-
Other costs 3,549
3,549
Total for 2025 17,372
100,774
118,146
Total for 2024 Unrestricted
21,438
76,128
97,566
funds
Restricted
Total
Total
General
funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Charitable activities 17,372
97,225
114,597
93,517
Activity
undertaken
directly
£
Grant funding
of activity
£
Total
expenditure
£
Charitable activity 20,938
72,579
93,517
Total for 2024 20,938
72,579
93,517

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

5. Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

6. Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

2025 2025 2024
£ £
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
93,869 70,396
1,799 948
Other employee expenses
1,557 1,235
97,225 72,579

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full-time equivalents was as follows:

2025
No
2024
No
Average number of employees 6
5
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
7. Independent examiner's remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Examination of the financial statements 750
500

8. Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

9. Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 August 2024
Additions
At 31 July 2025
Depreciation
Net book value
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2024
10. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
11. Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Other loans
£
Land and
buildings
379,842
379,842

379,842
379,842
2025
£
45,485
45,485
2025
£
44,622
£
Total
379,842
379,842
379,842
379,842
2024
£
29,086
29,086
2024
£
48,897

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

12. Funds Balance at 1
August
2024
£
Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Balance at 31
July 2025
£
Unrestricted funds
General 210,696
71,136
(17,372)
264,460
Restricted funds 149,335
67,685
(100,774)
116,246
Total funds 360,031
138,821
(118,146)
380,706
Balance at 1
August
2023
£
Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Balance at 31
July 2024
£
Unrestricted funds
General 156,629
75,505
(21,438)
210,696
Restricted funds 210,413
15,050
(76,128)
149,335
Total funds 367,042
90,555
(97,566)
360,031
13. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total funds at
funds funds 31 July
General 2025
£ £ £
£
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
45,485 379,842 379,842
45,485
Creditors over 1 year (5,514) (39,108) (44,622)
Total net assets 45,485 340,734 380,706
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds
funds Funds at 31 July
General 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 379,842 379,842
Current assets 29,086 - 29,086
Creditors over 1 year (5,514) (43,383) (48,897)
Total net assets 23,572 336,459 360,031

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FORKHILL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

14. Related party transactions

During the year the charity had no related party transactions.

Forkhill Preschool Playgroup

(Forkhill Preschool Playgroup Limited took over the trade of Forkhill Preschool Playgroup (unincorporated entity). Forkhill Preschool Playgroup loaned an amount of £5,514 to the limited company. This debt is not secured) At the balance sheet date the amount due to Forkhill Preschool Playgroup was £5,514 (2024 - £5,514).

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