HURSTPIERPOINT PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
We are a Pre-school which serves the local communtiy of Hurstpierpoint. We provide a lively environment in which children play and learn.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £28,892 in unrestricted free reserves, which is below the previous year's balance of £32,789 but remains above its stated policy target of £20,000 for unexpected costs. The trustees report that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“the preschool has a policy of keeping a reserve of £20,000 for unexpected costs and redundancies and £1,500 for outdoor equipment maintenance and repairs.”
“Carey Tighe, the Preschool Manager, receives remuneration at market rate salary and acts as a trustee.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Justine Harveychair
- Carey Tighe
- Hannah Lovelock
- Katie Duffy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £134k | £138k |
| 31/07/2024 | £125k | £138k |
| 31/07/2023 | £119k | £109k |
| 31/07/2022 | £93k | £104k |
| 31/07/2021 | £112k | £103k |
Common questions
Is HURSTPIERPOINT PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £28,892 in unrestricted free reserves, which is below the previous year's balance of £32,789 but remains above its stated policy target of £20,000 for unexpected costs. The trustees report that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.