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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04188152 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1087832









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 I M Dawson Chair
T P Courtney FCCA
S Moore
L A Powrie (deceased 15.1.26)
T J Parry
Mrs S D Gardner Treasurer (appointed 23.6.25)
J S Allen (appointed 23.6.25)
Mrs S Horler (resigned 26.5.25)


COMPANY SECRETARY I M Dawson


REGISTERED OFFICE 193 High Street
St Mary Cray
Orpington
Kent
BR5 4AX


REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
04188152 (England and Wales)


REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1087832


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 24 September 2026 and signed on its behalf by:





I M Dawson - Trustee

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 16,980 - 16,980 9,731

Charitable activities 4
Provision of care and education 690,749 - 690,749 529,613

Investment income 3 12,126 - 12,126 8,793
Total 719,855 - 719,855 548,137

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 4,536 - 4,536 2,812

Charitable activities 5
Provision of care and education 529,327 - 529,327 482,605
Total 533,863 - 533,863 485,417

NET INCOME 185,992 - 185,992 62,720


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 775,102 - 775,102 712,382

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 961,094 - 961,094 775,102

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 10 501,244 - 501,244 528,870

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 11 21,926 - 21,926 13,378
Cash at bank and in hand 450,586 - 450,586 243,564
472,512 - 472,512 256,942

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 12 (12,662 ) - (12,662 ) (10,710 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 459,850 - 459,850 246,232

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

961,094

-

961,094

775,102

NET ASSETS 961,094 - 961,094 775,102
FUNDS 14
Unrestricted funds 961,094 775,102
TOTAL FUNDS 961,094 775,102

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 24 September 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:





T P Courtney FCCA - Trustee

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 - Straight line over 25 years
Improvements to property - Straight line over 10 years and Straight line over 3 years
Fixture, fittings & equipment - 33% on cost

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 16,980 9,731

3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2026 2025
£    £   
Deposit account interest 12,126 8,793

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 44,084 41,171
Surplus/(deficit) on disposal of fixed assets (60 ) 8

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 494,998 156,906 55,760 707,664
Additions - 10,750 5,708 16,458
Disposals - - (873 ) (873 )
At 31 March 2026 494,998 167,656 60,595 723,249
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2025 39,600 97,721 41,473 178,794
Charge for year 19,800 13,188 11,096 44,084
Eliminated on disposal - - (873 ) (873 )
At 31 March 2026 59,400 110,909 51,696 222,005
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2026 435,598 56,747 8,899 501,244
At 31 March 2025 455,398 59,185 14,287 528,870

11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2026 2025
£    £   
Debtors 5,475 5,090
Prepayments and accrued income 16,451 8,288
21,926 13,378

12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2026 2025
£    £   
Social security and other taxes 5,020 4,463
Fees Received in Advance 184 254
Accruals and deferred income 7,458 5,993
12,662 10,710


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
775,102 185,992 961,094
TOTAL FUNDS 775,102 185,992 961,094

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 719,855 (533,863 ) 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

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2026.