ALL CANNINGS PRESCHOOL
Pre-school education for children aged 2-5.
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 achieved a net surplus of £7,937 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves increasing to £38,362. The trustees report that contingency reserves are maintained above the policy minimum of £3,000, supported by prudent cost management and fundraising activities which bridge the gap between funding and employment costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Permanent staff have normalized their work patterns around 2 days a week each. This results in their annual pay total being below the autoenrollment pension threshold of £10,000”
“the contingency reserves have been maintained at above the policy minimum of £3,000” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jess Jayne Caulfieldchair
- Alison Jane Bull Mrs
- David Conroy
- Emily Funnell
- Fleur Effie Oram
- Lucy Jenkins
- Nicola Cowdry
- Robert Daw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £48k | £40k |
| 31/08/2024 | £52k | £50k |
| 31/08/2023 | £58k | £53k |
| 31/08/2022 | £59k | £50k |
| 31/08/2021 | £49k | £44k |
Common questions
Is ALL CANNINGS PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £7,937 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves increasing to £38,362. The trustees report that contingency reserves are maintained above the policy minimum of £3,000, supported by prudent cost management and fundraising activities which bridge the gap between funding and employment costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ALL CANNINGS PRESCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £10,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/07/2009 | £6k | All Cannings Pre-School - Making Playtime Safe |