Docusign Envelope ID: 4B5C1B47-5DB1-86B2-837D-C124A20A4B58 ## **APPENDIX 1** ## OSC **r** |**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**|**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Period start date||||Period end date||| ||Day|Month|Year||Day|Month|Year| |From|01|08|2024|To|31|07|2025| Office of the Scottish **Charity Regulator** ## **Reference and administration details** **Charity name** Udny Station Preschool and Playgroup **Other names charity is known by Registered charity number SC017150 Charity’s principal address** Udny Station Community Centre Udny Station Ellon Aberdeenshire **Postcode AB41 6RG** **Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report** ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if**
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**20**|Corey Duff|Chairperson|10th June ‘25 - Present|Udny Station Preschool and
PlaygroupMembers| ||Tanya Duff|Secretary|10th June ‘25 - Present|Udny Station Preschool and
PlaygroupMembers| ||Harriet Seymour|Treasurer|10th June ‘25 - Present|Udny Station Preschool and
Playgroup Members| ||Fiona Hutcheon|Uniform Buyer|10th June ‘25 - Present|Udny Station Preschool and
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Freya Massie (Vice Chairperson)|4th July ‘23 - 10th June ‘25
10th September‘24-25th March‘25| ## **Structure, governance and management** |**Type of governing document**
**Trustee recruitment and appointment**|Early Years Group Constitution| |---|---| ||Candidates volunteer for committee positions during the AGM and are
appointed by votes from Udny Station Preschool and Playgroup members.| ## **Objectives and activities** |**Charitable purposes**
**Summary of the**
**main activities**
**in relation to these**
**objects**|The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school
children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they take a constructive place in
the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate
persons.| |---|---| ||To provide a safe and satisfying group play and learning. To encourage other charitable
activities through which the parents may support the development of children.
We place a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and provide regular opportunities for
children to learn and develop in natural environments. Our Forest Kindergarten sessions
encourage creativity, confidence and curiosity. This environment enables children to build
dens, climb trees and explore natural materials while engaging with the outdoors.
Learning is led by children’s interests and enriched through involvement in the local
community. We extend experiences beyond the setting through visits to local places,
educational trips and welcoming visitors. This includes parents who share their knowledge,
skills and interests. These opportunities support children’s understanding of the wider world
and promote meaningful real life learning experiences.
The setting provides care and education for children aged 2 years to school age.| **2** **APPENDIX 1** Docusign Envelope ID: 4B5C1B47-5DB1-86B2-837D-C124A20A4B58 ## **Achievements and performance** |**Summary of the main**
**achievements of the**
**charity during the**
**financial period**|Throughout the year, our dedicated staff have continued to grow professionally by expanding
their knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of children’s experiences and support
thoughtful, responsive planning. This development is strengthened by a culture of sharing
good practice, where staff regularly exchange ideas, reflect together, and apply new learning
across the setting to continually improve outcomes for children.
We also value the knowledge and experiences of our parents and carers, who contribute to
children’s learning by sharing their skills, interests, and insights. This partnership further
enriches the curriculum and helps to create meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.
The support from our committee, parents, and carers have played a vital role in the life of the
setting. Their involvement has helped to enhance children’s experiences, particularly through
fundraising events held over the year, which have contributed valuable resources and
opportunities for the children.| |---|---| ## **Financial review** |**Brief statement of the charity’s policy**
**on reserves**
**Details of any deficit**
**Donated facilities and services (if any)**|At present our reserve funds consist of monies to cover 3 months wages
and rent and linked with our current account, all funds are unrestricted.| |---|---| ||This year, we faced a deficit of £5,345, primarily due to increased staffing
costs driven by the rise in the national minimum wage and the need to
maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios while supporting our expanded
outdoor learning experiences.| ||This year we received £800 from Technip and £781.70 from Udny
Community Trust. Total funding received was £1,581.70 which was used
to purchase upgrade essential technology within our early years setting to
enhance learning, improve communication and strengthen our
administrative and safeguarding systems.| **3** **APPENDIX 1** Docusign Envelope ID: 4B5C1B47-5DB1-86B2-837D-C124A20A4B58 ## **Other optional information** ## **Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signature(s)
Signed by: Signed by:
AF Tanya
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Full name(s)
Corey Gavin Duff Tanya Marie Christie Duff
Position (e.g. Chair)
Chairperson Secretary
Date
26 April 2026 26 April 2026
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