ROYAL ELTHAM PRE-SCHOOL
Provides early years care and education for children from 3-5 years old in the local community.
Objects
THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL 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:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO 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;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £18,741 for the year ending 31 August 2025, with total income of £152,890 against expenditure of £134,149. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £115,851, which the auditor noted provides sufficient cover for approximately ten months of expenditure. The trustees and auditor confirmed the financial position is strong with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Anita Helen Sheenchair
- Hannah Poppy Perris
- Jane Marie Guest
- Rosaline Metaxas
- Sophie Louise Killick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £153k | £134k |
| 31/08/2024 | £130k | £133k |
| 31/08/2023 | £135k | £130k |
| 31/08/2022 | £133k | £134k |
| 31/08/2021 | £139k | £119k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL ELTHAM PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £18,741 for the year ending 31 August 2025, with total income of £152,890 against expenditure of £134,149. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £115,851, which the auditor noted provides sufficient cover for approximately ten months of expenditure. The trustees and auditor confirmed the financial position is strong with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Darren Attridge - ACMA, CGMA.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ELTHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Martlesham Preschool | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREAT CLACTON PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |