STALBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL
Early Years Education & Childcare
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN 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 FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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, REGARDLESS OF RACE,CULTURE,RELIGION OR MEANS. (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 AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS ASSOCIATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a profit this year due to a high cohort of children transitioning to school. However, the current cohort is lower, and the treasurer notes that fundraising will need to take place to meet footfall and costs. Staffing costs have increased due to higher needs and National Living Wage adjustments.
What the accounts disclose
“Income is up because of the school year that has just gone up to school being a high cohort. Fundraising is only half as previous year; interest is up a little bit. We received £600 from the Community shop” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- DEBRA CHANT
- Gemma Hampton
- Gemma Hicks
- Grace Housel
- Mary Simpson
- Michelle Westell
- Rachael Trim
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £140k | £125k |
| 31/08/2024 | £117k | £107k |
| 31/08/2023 | £117k | £101k |
| 31/08/2022 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/08/2021 | £114k | £101k |
Common questions
Is STALBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a profit this year due to a high cohort of children transitioning to school. However, the current cohort is lower, and the treasurer notes that fundraising will need to take place to meet footfall and costs. Staffing costs have increased due to higher needs and National Living Wage adjustments.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STALBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLAMSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST.MARK'S PRE-SCHOOL | £295k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ST TUDY PRESCHOOL | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST PETER'S PRE-SCHOOL (STAFFORD) LTD | £400k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHALDON PRE-SCHOOL | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |