LEVEN PRE-SCHOOL
Education of pre school children
Objects
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 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 unrestricted funds increased from £1,078 to £29,628, resulting in a net income of £28,550 for the year. The charity maintains a positive net current asset position of £25,921, indicating adequate liquidity to meet current liabilities. The trustees' report notes that reserves are managed to cover 3 to 6 months of expenditure, though no specific policy target amount is defined in monetary terms.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Trustees is to aim to keep between 3 and 6 months expenditure in reserve at all times.” — page 3
“In 2019 it became apparent a large financial loss had been made due to fraudulent activity over several years by the previous treasurer. The total potential loss because of this fraud was £49,875.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Laura Louise Mixchair
- Emily Jackson
- Mark Blenkinsop
- Melanie Jude
- Rebecca Jayne Hepworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2025 | £117k | £87k |
| 06/08/2024 | £71k | £70k |
| 06/08/2023 | £78k | £68k |
| 06/08/2022 | £66k | £68k |
| 06/08/2021 | £70k | £71k |
Common questions
Is LEVEN PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £1,078 to £29,628, resulting in a net income of £28,550 for the year. The charity maintains a positive net current asset position of £25,921, indicating adequate liquidity to meet current liabilities. The trustees' report notes that reserves are managed to cover 3 to 6 months of expenditure, though no specific policy target amount is defined in monetary terms. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £70 |
Charities like this
- CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL
- MANOR FARM PRE-SCHOOL
- Brightwell Pre-School
- BISHOPDOWN FARM COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL AND FARM FRIENDS
- Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School
- CHALDON PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEN PRE-SCHOOL | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MANOR FARM PRE-SCHOOL | £217k | — | 0 | above | — | material uncertainty |
| Brightwell Pre-School | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BISHOPDOWN FARM COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL AND FARM FRIENDS | £198k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |