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The preschool's financial statements were examined and found to comply with the Charities Act 2011.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Burpham Preschool as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Governance · Observational claim · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
The preschool received a refund from HMRC for staff on maternity leave.
The increase in staffing costs arose because we had two members of staff on maternity leave for much of the year – we have been refunded their maternity pay by HMRC.
Financial · Funding statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The preschool's financial position was improved by not having a paid manager during the summer term.
We also ran a successful fair, which contributed to a fundraising income of £2,216. Staffing costs increased by 5% from the previous year, with all staff receiving a 5% pay rise at the start of the year. The increase in staffing costs arose because we had two members of staff on maternity leave for much of the year – we have been refunded their maternity pay by HMRC.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The aim of the reserves policy is to keep sufficient money available for about three months in case of closure.
The aim of the reserves policy is to keep sufficient money available to retain staff for about three months in the event of a temporary/permanent closure.
Financial · Policy statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The Restricted Fund includes funding from Surrey County Council and ended with a balance of £1,204.
The Restricted Fund includes the separate funding provided by SCC for additional needs and specific support work. We also purchased some equipment for the benefit of the children who received this funding. The end of year balance of the Restricted Fund is £1,204.
Financial · Metric statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The Unrestricted Fund showed a surplus of £6,247 for the year.
As a result, the Unrestricted Fund showed a surplus of £6,247 for the year
Financial · Metric statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
Staffing costs increased by 5% from the previous year due to a pay rise for all staff.
Staffing costs increased by 5% from the previous year, with all staff receiving a 5% pay rise at the start of the year.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The preschool increased fees by 5% for privately funded children in September.
In September, we increased fees by 5% for privately funded children.
Financial · Policy statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The preschool received a one-off grant of £20,800 from Surrey County Council in March 2025.
This income appears in full in these accounts, but should not really distract from the underlying issue. The financial position was further improved by not having a paid manager through the 2024 summer term.
Financial · Funding statement · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The preschool faced financial difficulties due to a lower number of children in September 2024.
The difficulty was primarily caused by having relatively few children from September 2024, which meant that our regular income was significantly lower than we were expecting.
Financial · Observational claim · From Burpham Preschool — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The charity's financial statements are exempt from audit under the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity's net assets have increased from the previous year.
NET ASSETS 74,319 70,217
Financial · Metric statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity's net current assets have decreased from the previous year.
(5,745) (5,051)
Financial · Metric statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity's fixed assets have slightly decreased from the previous year.
Tangible assets 7 208,119 209,462
Financial · Metric statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
The charity's unrestricted funds have increased from the previous year.
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 74,319 70,217
Financial · Metric statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
The charity's financial activities show an increase in income and expenditure from the previous year.
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 34,949 37,491 Other trading activities 2 83,183 69,648 Total 118,132 107,139 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 114,030 92,875 NET INCOME 4,102 14,264
Financial · Metric statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
The charity's board of trustees meets monthly to manage the organisation.
The board of Trustees meet once a month with the organisation manager to direct the management and governance of the Counselling Hub Charity. This includes matters relating to health and safety, finance, risks, maintenance, staff, volunteers, activities, marketing, compliance with regulations, grants and the development of the business.
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3
The charity's financial statements comply with FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Financial · Policy statement · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3
The charity integrates probation workers into its team to provide mental health support and assist with premises maintenance.
We have integrated several probation workers into our team, providing them with new skills and mental health support while they assist with premises maintenance.
Service · Observational claim · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3
The charity provides supervised contact and mediation services, as well as placements for student counsellors and volunteers.
Furthermore, we continue to provide supervised contact and mediation services, as well as placements for student counsellors and volunteers.
Service · Observational claim · From The Counselling Hub — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 3