WHITTINGTON UNDER FIVES
Pre-school education
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £158,729 (comprising £52,967 in the current account and £105,762 in savings) as of 31 March 2025. The trustees note that these funds are held to maintain day-to-day running and meet unforeseen expenses, including a specific reserve for one term's costs. The financial review indicates the setting was able to sustain increased costs due to a good bank balance and increased NEF funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The main income stream continues to come from the fees received. This is either from parents and/or carers and the majority from local council for funded hours.” — page 4
“we have calculated a figure of up to £45,000.00 that we will keep in reserve representing approximately one term’s costs.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2024)
Trustees
- Anita Wearchair
- Alex Clark
- Katy Simpson
- Rachel Platt
- Rachel Talbot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £161k | £159k |
| 31/03/2025 | £175k | £136k |
| 31/03/2024 | £115k | £128k |
| 31/03/2023 | £125k | £125k |
| 31/03/2022 | £112k | £142k |
Common questions
Is WHITTINGTON UNDER FIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of approximately £158,729 (comprising £52,967 in the current account and £105,762 in savings) as of 31 March 2025. The trustees note that these funds are held to maintain day-to-day running and meet unforeseen expenses, including a specific reserve for one term's costs. The financial review indicates the setting was able to sustain increased costs due to a good bank balance and increased NEF funding.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITTINGTON UNDER FIVES | £161k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Brightwell Pre-School | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRE-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL AT WHALTON SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON UNDER FIVES ASSOCIATION | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORLINGHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £189k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |