Barkway Preschool
Pre-School, providing early years education and day-care for children aged between 2 to 5 years.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a loss of £21,296 for the year due to a substantial decrease in childcare income and rising costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the financial position remains strong with total cash balances of £69,000 at year-end. However, the charity faces uncertainty regarding the renewal of its lease for the premises at Barkway VA First School.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to hold a minimum of £20,000 in reserves.”
“The charity is negotiating a new lease with the Diocese of St Albans to enable the preschool to continue at its current premises. Although terms are now mostly agreed, negotiations continue and as of June 2026 the lease remains unsigned.”
Trustees
- Robyn Figueirachair
- Amy Louise Collicott
- Andrew Lee
- Jessica Jane Williams
- Katie Hornsby
- Natalie Anne Francis
- Yvonne Susan Lee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £118k | £139k |
| 31/08/2024 | £190k | £163k |
| 31/08/2023 | £128k | £120k |
| 31/08/2022 | £89k | £97k |
| 31/08/2021 | £93k | £87k |
Common questions
Is Barkway Preschool financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a loss of £21,296 for the year due to a substantial decrease in childcare income and rising costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the financial position remains strong with total cash balances of £69,000 at year-end. However, the charity faces uncertainty regarding the renewal of its lease for the premises at Barkway VA First School. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkway Preschool | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| TYWARDREATH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIDEFORD BAPTIST PRESCHOOL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BARHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DATCHWORTH PRE-SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLEY PARK PRE SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |