LITTLE BUDS PRE-SCHOOL
PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN UP FROM THE AGE OF 2 YEARS UP TO THE AGE OF 5 YEARS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated income of approximately £113,000 and incurred expenditure of approximately £107,000, resulting in a small profit or loss depending on the specific line item interpretation (Chair's report notes a small loss of £630.93 in one section but a profit in the financial review). The trustees acknowledge that staffing levels are stretched and that staff are not being paid to reflect their level of responsibility, indicating operational strain despite financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The income mainly came from: Grants - £72,972 Fees - £14,694”
“Looking ahead Little Buds Pre School faces a period of uncertainty. The 2 joint managers are due for retirement and have provided many dedicated years to the pre-school. Over the coming year the trustees will work with all parties involved, staff, council who own the building and trustees in order to plan for the future of Little Buds Pre School.” — page 1
Trustees
- Sandra Smithchair
- Alessia Vallini Celesti
- John Wright
- Megan Whitton
- Racheal Louise Neill
- Victoria Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £89k | £91k |
| 31/08/2024 | £89k | £91k |
| 31/08/2023 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/08/2022 | £78k | £76k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £80k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE BUDS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated income of approximately £113,000 and incurred expenditure of approximately £107,000, resulting in a small profit or loss depending on the specific line item interpretation (Chair's report notes a small loss of £630.93 in one section but a profit in the financial review). The trustees acknowledge that staffing levels are stretched and that staff are not being paid to reflect their level of responsibility, indicating operational strain despite financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.