UNDER FIVES ROUNDABOUT
Roundabout runs a daily term-time pre-school and toddler groups for parents/carers and their children on two mornings a week. We are inspected by Ofsted and received a grade of 'Good' in 2022. The focus of our preschool is on providing excellent free early years care and education for as many local families as possible.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £43,892 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing total funds to £294,742. Unrestricted reserves stood at £254,660, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months of ongoing costs. The accounts confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain sufficient reserves to meet at least six months of its ongoing costs.” — page 7
“No trustee, nor any persons connected with them, received any remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year or previous year.” — page 19
Trustees
- Amy Leigh Joubertchair
- Akira Wilson
- Alexandra Annett
- Dorothy Spencer
- Gyuzel Zarieva
- Helen Frances Wade
- Joanne Louise Burke
- Olivia Keys
- Rohanne Price
- Sophie Pearson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £271k | £228k |
| 31/08/2024 | £220k | £228k |
| 31/08/2023 | £208k | £190k |
| 31/08/2022 | £213k | £186k |
| 31/08/2021 | £212k | £199k |
Common questions
Is UNDER FIVES ROUNDABOUT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £43,892 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing total funds to £294,742. Unrestricted reserves stood at £254,660, which exceeds the stated policy target of six months of ongoing costs. The accounts confirm adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £1k | equipment and storage |