SHEPHERDSWELL PRE-SCHOOL
Shepherdswell pre-school plans its activities within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The qualified and experienced staff provide a variety of well-prepared activities each day to help the children learn and develop through play. The children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace and the children's happiness and welfare comes first at all times.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £14,393 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £186,354 and expenditure of £171,961. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £35,514, representing approximately 2.5 months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of 3-6 months. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
“At the balance sheet date, the reserves represented approximately 2.5 months expenditure” — page 6
Trustees
- Kate Claire Emby-Tarr
- Lari Sanderson-Goodey
- Megan Perfect
- Paula Reid
- Sarah Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £186k | £172k |
| 31/08/2024 | £157k | £154k |
| 31/08/2023 | £144k | £156k |
| 31/08/2022 | £140k | £135k |
| 31/08/2021 | £103k | £103k |
Common questions
Is SHEPHERDSWELL PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £14,393 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £186,354 and expenditure of £171,961. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £35,514, representing approximately 2.5 months of expenditure, which is below the stated policy target of 3-6 months. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERDSWELL PRE-SCHOOL | £186k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SCALLYWAGS PRE-SCHOOL (HALWILL) | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CULLINGWORTH PRE-SCHOOL | £278k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |