LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL
We are a comittee run preschool for children from the ages of 2-4. We also offer breakfast club care to primary aged school children from age 4-11.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £16,534 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to a total of £44,107 (combining bank and savings). The trustees maintain a significant cash buffer, citing a policy of keeping six months of funds for emergencies and anticipating a downturn in child intake based on historical cycles.
What the accounts disclose
“We talked about how much we need in our ‘rainy day account’ with regard to redundancy pots in case of emergencies etc, which Sarah calculates to be £16k currently. We like to keep 6 months of funds to cover us in terms of any emergency closures.” — page 3
Trustees
- SHARON NICOLA HOOPERchair
- Christina Toft
- Hannah Waters
- Leanne Laird
- Megan Boxell
- Rosemary Keirle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £148k | £131k |
| 31/08/2024 | £120k | £115k |
| 31/08/2023 | £106k | £102k |
| 31/08/2022 | £71k | £70k |
| 31/08/2021 | £42k | £38k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £16,534 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to a total of £44,107 (combining bank and savings). The trustees maintain a significant cash buffer, citing a policy of keeping six months of funds for emergencies and anticipating a downturn in child intake based on historical cycles. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
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- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
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- ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY
- OUR LADY'S FIRST STEPS PRE-SCHOOL
- Lyminge Pre School
- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLESTONES PRE SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OUR LADY'S FIRST STEPS PRE-SCHOOL | £817k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Lyminge Pre School | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |