COME AND PLAY PRE-SCHOOL
We aim to provide a happy stimulating and safe environment in which all children can learn through play with adult support and encouragement. Our activities in relation to these objectives are learning through play, eg. painting, Lego and outdoor play, group stories and songs and discussion times.
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 through 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 the charity incurred a loss of £7,026 for the year ended 31st July 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £62,536.79 to £55,510.66. The auditor notes that this loss is expected due to increasing staff costs, which remain the largest expenditure, although BCC fees have increased for the first time in a couple of years.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr JOANNA KAREN MORTONchair
- Flora Lau
- NIGEL WILLIAM GEORGE CARPENTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £61k | £68k |
| 31/07/2024 | £57k | £62k |
| 31/07/2023 | £63k | £66k |
| 31/07/2022 | £74k | £74k |
| 31/07/2021 | £69k | £65k |
Common questions
Is COME AND PLAY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £7,026 for the year ended 31st July 2025, resulting in a decrease in total assets from £62,536.79 to £55,510.66. The auditor notes that this loss is expected due to increasing staff costs, which remain the largest expenditure, although BCC fees have increased for the first time in a couple of years. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mrs S E Reeves.