| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| Page |
| Reference and administrative details | 1 |
| Report of the trustees | 2 | to | 7 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 |
| Statement of financial activities | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 | to | 11 |
| Cash flow statement | 12 |
| Notes to the cash flow statement | 13 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 14 | to | 19 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| TRUSTEES |
| COMPANY SECRETARY | I M Dawson |
| REGISTERED OFFICE |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Berringers LLP |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 3rd Floor, Imperial House |
| 21 - 25 North Street |
| Bromley |
| Kent |
| BR1 1SD |
| BANKERS | CAF Bank Ltd |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue |
| Kings Hill |
| West Malling |
| Kent ME19 4JQ |
| OFSTED UNIQUE REFERENCE | 137251 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026. 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). |
| OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
| Objectives and aims |
| The company was incorporated on 27 March 2001 and commenced operations in this form on 1 April 2001. The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, and is accordingly governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is also a registered charity whose objectives are: |
| - | To advance the education of children below school age in the London Borough of Bromley, |
| - | To provide for the care and education of children in need of care during out of school hours and school holidays, |
| - | To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation of such children in the interests of social welfare with the objects of improving the conditions of life for such children. |
| Threshers Day Nursery is governed by the Board of Trustees and is registered by OFSTED for children from age 12 months to 5 years. The nursery aims to make day care available to all sectors of the local community. Fees are kept as low as economically possible and a discretionary bursary scheme is run to assist families in need, including assisting in the payment of children' fees where parents are experiencing financial difficulties. The Nursery's aim is to make places available immediately on request. If this cannot be achieved the child's name will go on a waiting list. Sympathetic consideration is given to children recommended by LB of Bromley Social Services Department or by a GP or Health Visitor. |
| To further these aims and objectives the Nursery will: |
| - | Promote the Nursery in the local community |
| - | Describe the Nursery and its practices in terms which make it clear that it welcomes all family members and carers regardless of cultural, ethnic, religious and social group or having any disability. |
| - | Remain open 51 weeks of the year - closing only for the Christmas week. |
| - | Advise all enquirers of the Nursery's OFSTED Registration. |
| - | Maintain a transparent fee and session structure. |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
| Operational policy |
| The Nursery is required to meet the Statutory and Non Statutory Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage as required by OFSTED and seeks to improve the quality of care for children by offering appropriate developmental activities with a high level of adult input in an environment that is safe, stimulating and secure. The Nursery aims to provide opportunities for the children to explore, acknowledge and to value similarities and differences between themselves and others, as well as develop a sense of independence and an ability to make choices and express their feelings. The Nursery is on the Early Years Register in order to comply with the requirements of OFSTED. |
| The Government funds local authorities via the Early Years Funding Scheme to pay for children to receive day care in early years settings such as Threshers Day Nursery. Many of the children who attend Threshers are entitled to this funding. Three and four year olds have universal entitlements to 15 hours a week funded care. An additional 15 hours of funded care is provided to working parents (30 hours in total). Eligible two year old children and below are also entitled to funding subject to their family's income. Some children are funded by Social Services Department under the Children Act 1989, section 18 (children who require day care for purposes of good development of their health, are disabled or in need of protection). Children who do not meet the Government funding criteria are also admitted to the Nursery on a fee-paying basis. Meals and refreshments are supplied. The charity employs 15 full-time permanent staff as well as part-time bank staff, apprentices, and offers placements to students who are studying childcare courses. The charity is organised so that the trustees meet 6 times a year to manage its affairs. |
| The current level of Government nursery funding was increased for eligible working families from September 2025. |
| Public benefit |
| The trustees consider that the objectives and aims of the charity described above enable it to meet its obligations to the Charity Commission to advance the education of children below school age and provide care and recreational opportunities for children in the interests of social welfare and to improve the conditions of life for such children. These are further confirmed by its achievements and performances as outlined herein |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE |
| Charitable activities |
| The day to day running of the nursery is delegated by the trustees to the Manager, Mrs Blerta Bejtja. Trustees continue to appreciate the hard work that Blerta and her team play in maintaining high standards in day to day operations. |
| A weekly sports class sponsored by the nursery was introduced in March 2023. It provides recreational activities benefiting all of the children in terms of fitness, fun and friendship in a safe and nurturing environment, supervised by professional coaches. |
| An annual staff appraisal system is in place for all permanent staff with targets established for the further development of the Nursery. Appropriate training is provided to support these plans. Early Years Advisory Teachers and an Area SENCO both provide access to specialist advice and support. |
| Rewarding and retaining the Nursery Staff is a key priority for Trustees and Staff payscales are reviewed annually by the Trustees, in line with Local and London Living Wage rate. |
| Each year a Graduation Day is held for all pre-school children and this has proven to be popular. Parents have enjoyed celebrating their child's journey at the nursery and it is a proud moment for the staff and parents to see the children growing up and what they have achieved. |
| The Nursery prides itself on maintaining very positive relations with parents and to achieve this staff seek to behave in a professional manner at all times. As much notice as possible is given when it becomes necessary to increase fees and, if appropriate, additional support may be available through the Bursary Fund. The Nursery has worked hard this year on further improving communication opportunities with parents with the use of social media, the communications tool iConnect and a review and upgrade of the website. |
| Further additions and improvements have been made throughout the year to both the building and outside play area. The outdoor Forest Garden was completed and the installation of new outdoor play equipment will be undertaken during the summer holiday period. |
| An expansion to the Baby room was completed to increase it's capacity. Air conditioning has been installed throughout the building and the use of CCTV cameras has been increased. |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Financial position |
| Threshers has enjoyed an excellent year's trading in 2025/26.. |
| Net income for the year was £185,992 (2025-£62,720) which exceeded budget and the prior year, even allowing for an increase in costs for repairs and maintenance and salary increases incurred. These trading results were achieved by an increase in the level of funding income for working parents of two year olds, that more than offsetting the anticipated reduction in parent fees. Occupancy levels remained high throughout the year. Nursery management has continued to maintain control over operating costs, keeping them within budget wherever possible. |
| A capital expenditure budget is reviewed annually and interest income from term deposits and cash resources will be used to fund the capital expenditure requirements of the current and forthcoming years. |
| Fundraising activities again made an excellent contribution. The Fundraising by Simon Moore and Sue Horler is much appreciated as is continuing third party support. Funds have been raised this year, via a Quiz Night and a Golf Day, providing funds to enable capital expenditure last year on the 'Forest Garden', website upgrade and CCTV and plans for Playscape installation, refreshing the toddlers and babies outside areas and Sensory Room upgrade this year. |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Reserves policy |
| In accordance with Charity Commission reserve fund guidelines, the Board has made the following provisions having regard to its' attitude to risk. |
| Disruption Fund - This fund was set up to cover any prolonged period of dislocation or possible termination of Nursery activities, comprising an estimated £73,000 of liabilities to cover employee benefits, if the Charity had to cease trading, and £110,000 being approx 3 months-worth of fixed operating costs. As a result, the Board agreed to retain a minimum reserve in various cash deposits of £183,000. This sum will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary. |
| Bursary Fund - This fund was set up to help disadvantaged children attending the Nursery. £5,000 (2025 - £5,000). |
| Incoming resources amounted to £719,856 (2025 - £548,137) comprising of fees receivable of £119,380 (2025 - £144,902), Education grant £548,475 (2025 - £372,209), Local Authority fees £22,894 (2025 - £12,205), donations and contributions of £16,980 (2025 - £9,731), and investment income of £12,127 (2025 - £8,793). Unrestricted resources expended amounted in total to £533,864 (2025 - £485,417). Total net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year were £185,992 (2025 - £62,270). |
| FUTURE PLANS |
| 3 year Business Plan |
| The Board agreed a fresh business plan for the 3 years (2025-2028) in January 2025, including key objectives such as Trustee recruitment, updating our website, maintaining 'Good' Ofsted reports whilst maintaining tight controls on our finances, in the light of uncertain financial indicators nationally, and regular review of investments . The 3 year business plan is reviewed regularly, with the last review by the Board of Trustees at their meeting on 26th March 2026. |
| Our new Lease |
| Work has commenced with the landlords, the London Borough of Bromley, to review the lease on the original building onsite, which is due to expire in December 2027. The Nursery is protected by a secured tenancy under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. |
| The Council has advised that it will commence discussions concerning the Nursery's new lease one year before the expiry of the current lease on 21 December 2027. This will include the revised rent, which the Council has indicated will be based on a commercial valuation, in accordance with its new policy. However, for charities such as Threshers Day Nursery, the new commercial rent is likely to be phased in over a three-year period. It will be necessary in due course for the Trustees to make appropriate provision for the anticipated additional cost. |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Governing document |
| The charity is controlled by its governing document a Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is constituted as a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 1985. The current Governing document was signed off by trustees in July 2020. |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
| The Board has the power to appoint additional trustees subject to a clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly CRB, and the approval of the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED). |
| As mentioned above, the active recruitment of new trustees with appropriate skills is a key objective over the next year or so to ensure meetings are always quorate and that a sufficient diversity of opinions can be sought before decisions are made. |
| Suitable candidates can be either appointed on the recommendation of other trustees or local organisations, or by application to the Nursery direct. A new recruitment process has been drafted ensuring comprehensive induction and targeting training is provided to ensure new joiners can contribute as quickly as possible. |
| This year the Board was saddened by the untimely death of Lynne Powrie in January. Lynne had served as a Trustee for 5 years with responsibility for safeguarding and taking on the role of Vice Chair. She will be missed. |
| The Board are grateful to Tracey Parry who takes on the role of Safeguarding Trustee Lead. |
| The Board would like to thank Tom Courtney, who resigns from the postion of Treasurer at the end of March 2026, after an incredible 25 years of service, but are delighted that he will remain as a Trustee. Sue Gardner takes on the role of Treasurer with effect from 1st April 2026. |
| Key management remuneration |
| The emoluments of key management was as follows: |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Nursery manager | 48,583 | 45,369 |
| Risk management |
| The safety of the children, staff, parents and visitors is of paramount importance. Risk assessments for health and fire safety have been carried out. Any reports by the Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) are brought to the attention of the Trustees and any recommendations are promptly acted upon. The nursery has again been awarded 5 stars at the last EHO inspection. |
| All of the policies of the nursery are reviewed annually, or more frequently as changes to regulations come into place. This process ensures they are always in line with The Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. |
| Safeguarding |
| At Threshers Day Nursery, safeguarding remains a key governance priority. Following the sad passing of Lynne Powrie in January 2026, Tracey Parry has taken on responsibility for safeguarding and is now the designated Safeguarding Lead. Tracey works closely with the mananagement team to ensure that any safeguading concerns are appropriately addressed and managed. |
| Safeguarding is a standing item on the agenda of every Board meeting, and any relevant reports are shared with the Board. These reports include the number and nature of safeguarding concerns, any resulting referrals, and any recomendations or implications for the organisation. |
| All staff receive annual safeguarding training and are expected to have a sound knowledge of Threshers' safeguarding policies and procedures. The Manager and Deputy Manager receive Designated Safeguarding Lead training every two years. |
| Due to the significant number of changes and the introduction of new safeguarding legislation and guidance during the year, all trustees have completed their annual safeguarding training to ensure that they remain up to date with their responsibilities and current requirements. |
| Threshers follows the DBS Code of Practice and continues to meet its safeguading responsibilities in line with relevant statutory requirements. The nursery is also subject to Ofsted inspection and regulation. |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. |
| Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Threshers Day Nursery ('the Company') |
| I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026. |
| Responsibilities and basis of report |
| As the charity's trustees of the Company (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 the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. |
| Independent examiner's statement |
| Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. |
| 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: |
| 1. | accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company 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. |
| Paul S Allan BSocSc FCA |
| Berringers LLP |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 3rd Floor, Imperial House |
| 21 - 25 North Street |
| Bromley |
| Kent |
| BR1 1SD |
| 24 September 2026 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies | 2 |
| Charitable activities | 4 |
| Investment income | 3 |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Raising funds |
| Charitable activities | 5 |
| Total |
| NET INCOME |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 775,102 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| BALANCE SHEET |
| 31 March 2026 |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Tangible assets | 10 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 11 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 12 | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 14 |
| Unrestricted funds | 775,102 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 775,102 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
| (a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
| (b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04188152) |
| BALANCE SHEET - continued |
| 31 March 2026 |
| These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | 211,294 | 25,732 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 211,294 | 25,732 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (16,458 | ) | (41,578 | ) |
| Sale of tangible fixed assets | 60 | - |
| Interest received | 12,126 | 8,793 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,272 | ) | (32,785 | ) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period |
207,022 |
(7,053 |
) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period |
243,564 |
250,617 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
450,586 |
243,564 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of financial activities) |
185,992 |
62,720 |
| Adjustments for: |
| Depreciation charges | 44,085 | 41,171 |
| (Profit)/loss on disposal of fixed assets | (60 | ) | 8 |
| Interest received | (12,126 | ) | (8,793 | ) |
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | (8,549 | ) | 3,642 |
| Increase/(decrease) in creditors | 1,952 | (73,016 | ) |
| Net cash provided by operations | 211,294 | 25,732 |
| 2. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
| At 1.4.25 | Cash flow | At 31.3.26 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 243,564 | 207,022 | 450,586 |
| 243,564 | 207,022 | 450,586 |
| Total | 243,564 | 207,022 | 450,586 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
| Income |
| All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Donations includes voluntary income from fundraising activities. |
| Expenditure |
| Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
| Governance costs |
| Governance costs comprise the legal and statutory costs of operating the charity. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
| New Build 2024 | - |
| Improvements to property | - |
| Fixture, fittings & equipment | - |
| The Trustees consider that no impairment of fixed assets is deemed necessary. |
| Taxation |
| The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
| Fund accounting |
| Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
| Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. |
| Play equipment |
| The purchase of play equipment is debited to the Income and Expenditure Account each year. In addition the charity receives many items of play equipment and consumables from donations during the year but it is not possible to quantify the value. |
| Investments |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes net gains and losses arising on revaluations. |
| 2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Donations |
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Deposit account interest |
| 4. | INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Local Authority Fees | 22,894 | 12,502 |
| Parents' Fees | 119,380 | 144,902 |
| Education and other support grants | 548,475 | 372,209 |
| 690,749 | 529,613 |
| 5. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Provision of care and education |
| Wages, Social Security & Pension | 410,274 | 369,688 |
| Nursery Costs | 108,563 | 103,495 |
| Support Costs | 10,491 | 9,422 |
| 529,328 | 482,605 |
| 6. | SUPPORT COSTS |
| Governance |
| Other | costs | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Provision of care and education | 8,490 | 2,000 | 10,490 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 7. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Depreciation - owned assets |
| Surplus/(deficit) on disposal of fixed assets | ( |
) |
| 8. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025. |
| Trustees' expenses |
| There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025. |
| 9. | STAFF COSTS |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Salaries | 367,824 | 335,474 |
| Social security costs | 22,226 | 15,728 |
| Pensions | 8,911 | 8,214 |
| Cleaning | 6,824 | 6,066 |
| Training | 3,758 | 2,541 |
| Recruitment costs | 731 | 1,725 |
| 410,274 | 369.688 |
| No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. |
| There were 15 (2025 - 15) full time employees assisted by part time employees and volunteers during the year, all engaged in charitable activities. The total average number of staff employed was 21 (2025 - 21). |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Improvements | Fixture, |
| New Build | to | fittings |
| 2024 | property | & equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 April 2025 |
| Additions |
| Disposals | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 April 2025 |
| Charge for year |
| Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 March 2026 |
| At 31 March 2025 |
| 11. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Debtors |
| Prepayments and accrued income |
| 12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Social security and other taxes |
| Fees Received in Advance | 184 | 254 |
| Accruals and deferred income |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 13. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
| Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: |
| 2026 | 2025 |
| £ | £ |
| Within one year | 9,661 | 9,661 |
| Between one and five years | 7,246 | 14,492 |
| More than five years | - | - |
| 16,907 | 24,153 |
| These commitments relate to the current rental of the property and increase in line with inflation. The lease was increased to £2,331.15 per quarter from 22 December 2023 and to £2,415.25, per quarter from 22 December 2024. The current lease with the London Borough of Bromley expires on 22 December 2027. |
| 14. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net |
| movement | At |
| At 1.4.25 | in funds | 31.3.26 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 522,102 | 185,992 | 708,094 |
| Bursary Fund | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| Disruption Fund | 183,000 | - | 183,000 |
| New Build Fund | 65,000 | - | 65,000 |
| 185,992 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 185,992 | 961,094 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 719,855 | (533,863 | ) | 185,992 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | 185,992 |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net |
| movement | At |
| At 1.4.24 | in funds | 31.3.25 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds | 712,382 | 62,720 | 775,102 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 712,382 | 62,720 | 775,102 |
| THRESHERS DAY NURSERY |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the year ended 31 March 2026 |
| 14. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds | 548,137 | (485,417 | ) | 62,720 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 548,137 | (485,417 | ) | 62,720 |
| Designated Funds |
| Current year at 31.03.2026 |
| Unrestricted |
| In accordance with Charity Commission guidelines, the Board has made the following provisions having regard to its attitude to mitigate risk. |
| Disruption Fund - This fund was set up to cover any prolonged period of dislocation or termination of Nursery activities, comprising £73,000 of liabilities to cover employee benefits, if the Charity had to cease trading, and £110,000 being 3 months worth of fixed operating costs. |
| Further, the Board agreed to retain a minimum reserve in various cash deposits of some £183,000. This sum will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary. |
| New Build Fund - This fund was set up to cover a potential liability that may arise from the New Building Project. |
| Bursary Fund - This fund was set up to help disadvantaged children attending the Nursery. |
| 15. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |