MARSHFIELD PRE-SCHOOL
PRE-SCHOOL CARE AND EDUCATION
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 ROUGH 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 Marshfield Pre-School reported a surplus of £51,884 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £371,118. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £202,348, which the trustees consider prudent to maintain above a working capital reserve of £15,000. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
Trustees
- Dominique Saycechair
- Ceri Loney
- Fiona Clare Oglesby
- Kate Tapper
- Miriam Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £373k | £322k |
| 31/08/2024 | £268k | £244k |
| 31/08/2023 | £227k | £224k |
| 31/08/2022 | £178k | £180k |
| 31/08/2021 | £151k | £141k |
Common questions
Is MARSHFIELD PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Marshfield Pre-School reported a surplus of £51,884 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £371,118. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £202,348, which the trustees consider prudent to maintain above a working capital reserve of £15,000. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Community Canopy |