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)".
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. There has been no change in these objectives during the year.
The Committee members have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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.
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).
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.
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:
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 report was approved by the Board of Committee Members.
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.
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.
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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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
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.
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 is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Scout Hut, Emgate, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AH.
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 amounts 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.
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.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Committee members in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
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.
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals 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.
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:
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.
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).
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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.
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.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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.
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
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.
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2025 - none) other than as reported in Note 7 - Committee members.