HURLEY PRE-SCHOOL
We provide childcare/education to 52 children 2 yrs to 5yrs 50 weeks each year. We especially try to help families who wish to work, train, study to improve their situation in life. We provide extra curricula activities for children such as music and drama. We provide activities for parents so they can gain information to help their families
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £3,753 for the year ended 2023/24, with total income of £196,439 and expenses of £192,686. The trustees report that while the bank balance is currently healthy, the charity faces financial pressures from fluctuating fees, rising food costs, and potential rent increases, requiring positive changes to fundraising and charging strategies to sustain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“We have 6 months reserves for Maternity Pay, Severance Pay and running costs but we cannot always do this as fees and funding fluctuate.” — page 3
“Our bank balance is healthy at the moment and we must make this last until at least July ’25. With the financial climate as it is at the moment we will need to make positive changes to the way we raise funds and charge for our services.”
Trustees
- Ashley Barham
- EDNA FERNANDES
- Nicola Smith
- Shermaine Rowe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £191k | £217k |
| 31/03/2024 | £196k | £267k |
| 31/03/2023 | £185k | £209k |
| 31/03/2022 | £185k | £208k |
| 31/03/2021 | £308k | £225k |
Common questions
Is HURLEY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £3,753 for the year ended 2023/24, with total income of £196,439 and expenses of £192,686. The trustees report that while the bank balance is currently healthy, the charity faces financial pressures from fluctuating fees, rising food costs, and potential rent increases, requiring positive changes to fundraising and charging strategies to sustain operations.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2012 | £4k | Hurley Music Time |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/02/2011 | £8k | Hurley Sports Time |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2006 | £5k | Building a consulting room/creche space |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURLEY PRE-SCHOOL | £191k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| SCALLYWAGS PRE-SCHOOL (HALWILL) | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST NICHOLAS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP - HURST | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IDE HILL PRE-SCHOOL | £112k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| HAYLANDS PRE-SCHOOL | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |