Charity registration number 1162395 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 08082245
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Committee Members
Miss H Hustwick
Ms G Selemun
Ms H Fawcett
Miss L Fryer
(Appointed 10 June 2025)
Ms I Davies
(Appointed 11 March 2026)
Ms K Lynch
(Appointed 10 March 2026)
Charity number (England and Wales)
1162395
Company number
08082245
Registered office
Scout Hut
Emgate
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 1AH
Independent examiner
Deborah Fletcher-McVay FCA
Xeinadin
Trinity House
Thurston Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2NA
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
CONTENTS
Page
Committee Members report
1 - 2
Independent examiner's report
3
Statement of financial activities
4
Balance sheet
5
Notes to the financial statements
6 - 12
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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The Committee members present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 4 April 2026.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by: offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability; encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs; instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the pre-school learning alliance. T here has been no change in these objectives during the year.

Public benefit

The Committee members have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives

This year the pre-school are delighted to still remain an Outstanding rating by Ofsted. This recognition of all the hard work and support that the staff in the setting have provided for the children, their families and the extended community. The team continues to adapt and develop the offering within the settings to provide an excellent early years environment for the children to thrive and begin their learning journey.

We are always grateful to the support provided by the parents and wider community for our fundraising activities throughout the year from the Easter and Christmas raffles, sponsored walk and Bag to School collections, all money raised goes back to the Pre-school to enhance the experience of the children. The setting were able to purchase new bikes for the outdoor area and new sensory play items to support children's self regulation.

The children continue to explore the local area, with visits to the local church, various residential care homes and local parks, as well as the preschool allotment. We have expanded the programme of activities within the setting as well, alongside the popular singing sessions, we have been able to offer Love Science and have had animals come into the setting to be petted by the children. We were also pleased that we could open up the Holiday club to a wider group of 2-8 year olds providing extra options for parents to entertain their children for 3 weeks over the long summer break.

This year there has been one staffing change, Kayla Dinsdale has joined as Deputy manager following the departure of Jade. Staff have continued to focus their CPD on SEND specialised training, as well as that linked to language development in the 0-2s, food hygiene and whistle blowing. The staff team also successfully achieved both the Bronze and Silver Healthy Early Years Awards during the year. We thank everyone for their support over their time with us and look forward to working with our new members to deliver the charity’s objectives over the coming year.

The pre-school continues to be a key resource for the community and continues to expand its offering for the children and their families to ensure the best early years experience for everyone in the setting.

AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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Financial review

The Statement of Financial Activities shows an overall increase in funds in the period of £17,675 (2025 - £19,619). Total income amounted to £111,730 (2025 - £122,801).

As at 4 April 2026 the charity had unrestricted funds of £124,942 (2025 - £107,267), and restricted funds of £nil (2025 - £nil).

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to twelve month’s expenditure. The Committee members consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, and is therefore governed by a memorandum and articles of association. The charity was incorporated on 13 May 2014 and amended special resolutions were issued on 29 May 2015.

The Committee members, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Miss H Hustwick
Ms C A Ramsbottom
(Resigned 1 June 2025)
Ms G Selemun
Ms J Brown
(Resigned 16 January 2026)
Ms H Fawcett
Miss L Fryer
(Appointed 10 June 2025)
Ms I Davies
(Appointed 11 March 2026)
Ms K Lynch
(Appointed 10 March 2026)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The Committee members shall be elected for a term of one year at the Annual General Meeting. Retiring Committee Officers and Committee members are eligible for re-election unless they have already served on the Committee in any capacity for six consecutive years. Committee Officers and Committee members, so elected, shall serve until the end of the next following Annual General Meeting at which they were elected.

One of the Committee members are employed by the charity and therefore have a beneficial interest in the charity. All of the Committee members are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The Committee members r eport was approved by the Board of Committee Members.

Ms K Lynch
11 August 2026
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
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I report to the Committee members on my examination of the financial statements of Aiskew Under Fives Pre-School (the charity) for the year ended 4 April 2026.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Committee members of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

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

4

the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Deborah Fletcher-McVay FCA
Xeinadin
Trinity House
Thurston Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2NA
12 August 2026
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2026
2026
2026
2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
99,001
-
99,001
100,296
-
100,296
Charitable activities
3
10,070
868
10,938
17,174
2,684
19,858
Other trading activities
4
1,410
-
1,410
2,246
-
2,246
Investments
5
381
-
381
401
-
401
Total income
110,862
868
111,730
120,117
2,684
122,801
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
93,187
868
94,055
97,977
5,205
103,182
Total expenditure
93,187
868
94,055
97,977
5,205
103,182
Net income and movement in funds
17,675
-
17,675
22,140
(2,521)
19,619
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 5 April 2025
107,267
-
107,267
85,127
2,521
87,648
Fund balances at 4 April 2026
124,942
-
124,942
107,267
-
107,267

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
4 APRIL 2026
04 April 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
233
311
Current assets
Debtors
11
3,337
1,852
Cash at bank and in hand
123,504
107,067
126,841
108,919
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
(2,132)
(1,963)
Net current assets
124,709
106,956
Total assets less current liabilities
124,942
107,267
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
124,942
107,267
124,942
107,267

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 4 April 2026.

The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the Committee members on 22 July 2026
Ms K Lynch
Company registration number 08082245 (England and Wales)
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Aiskew Under Fives Pre-School is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Scout Hut, Emgate, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AH.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles of association. the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Committee members have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Committee members continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Committee members in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Early years funding is received from North Yorkshire County Council for those children attending sessions under funding guidelines. The funding is recognised on a monthly basis according to pupil numbers and forecast figures.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income from pre-school sessions and stay and play sessions is recognised when receivable by the charity.

Other trading income represents fundraising income which is received by way of events held by the pre school, these include sponsored events, craft and cake sales, tombola, bag packing at the local supermarket and charity collection bags. This income is recognised when receivable by the charity.

AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual s basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.

The charity retains certain fixtures and equipment for use in its operations. Individual items of equipment under £250 are written off in the year of purchase.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment
20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2025
£
£
Core grants
99,001
100,296
Core grants
NYCC early years funding
98,501
98,796
Neighbourly grant
500
1,500
99,001
100,296
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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3
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2026
2026
2026
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
Performance related grants
-
868
868
-
2,684
2,684
Pre school and toddler session income
10,070
-
10,070
17,174
-
17,174
10,070
868
10,938
17,174
2,684
19,858
4
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2025
£
£
Fundraising income
1,410
2,246
5
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2025
£
£
Interest receivable
381
401
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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6
Expenditure on charitable activities
2026
2025
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
75,237
84,943
Depreciation and impairment
78
78
Outside areas
276
579
Rent
10,317
10,363
Educational trips and experiences
382
627
Toys and equipment
1,516
1,434
Staff training
226
344
Insurance
1,345
679
Food, milk and consumables
213
157
Accountancy
2,728
2,345
Other expenses
1,737
1,633
94,055
103,182
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
93,187
97,977
Restricted funds
868
5,205
94,055
103,182

Included within accountancy is an amount of £1,570 (2025 - £1,537) for fees relating to the accounts preparation and independent examination and £1,158 (2025 - £808) for other services.

7
Committee Members

Two of the Committee members received remuneration totalling £49,620 (2025 - £53,752) as part of their employment with the charity during the year.

None of the Committee members (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year in their capacity as trustees/committee members.

One of the Committee members were reimbursed a total of £194 (2025 - £83) for expenses incurred during the year on consumables and equipment purchased on behalf of the charity.

8
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2026
2025
Number
Number
3
4
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
8
Employees
(Continued)
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Employment costs
2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
73,122
81,325
Social security costs
-
1,189
Other pension costs
2,115
2,429
75,237
84,943
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax ation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

10
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
£
Cost
At 5 April 2025
719
At 4 April 2026
719
Depreciation and impairment
At 5 April 2025
408
Depreciation charged in the year
78
At 4 April 2026
486
Carrying amount
At 4 April 2026
233
At 4 April 2025
311
11
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
1,166
1,166
Prepayments and accrued income
2,171
686
3,337
1,852
AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Other taxation and social security
432
393
Accruals and deferred income
1,700
1,570
2,132
1,963
13
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2,115
2,429

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

14
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be use d.

At 5 April 2025
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 4 April 2026
£
£
£
£
Early Years Element 2
-
868
(868)
-
Previous year:
At 5 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 4 April 2025
£
£
£
£
Early Years Element 2
2,476
2,684
(5,160)
-
Other restricted funds re extra sessions
45
-
(45)
-
2,521
2,684
(5,205)
-

Early Years Element 2 (formerly Inclusion Funding) is aimed at supporting the inclusion of those 2, 3 and 4 year olds with SEND (children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities) in early years provision (PVI and maintained) receiving funded education.

AISKEW UNDER FIVES PRE-SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 4 APRIL 2026
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15
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2026
£
At 4 April 2026:
Tangible assets
233
Current assets/(liabilities)
124,709
124,942
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
At 4 April 2025:
Tangible assets
311
Current assets/(liabilities)
106,956
107,267
16
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (202 5 - none) other than as reported in Note 7 - Committee members.

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