RAINBOW PRE-SCHOOL
Our sessions at Rainbow are mainly free play but with some adult lead activities. During the session the children are free to choose from the many creative and cross-curricular selection of activities on offer. The activities are changed during the session to keep the children stimulated.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity struggled financially in 2023-2024 and faces continued challenges in 2024-2025 due to increased costs and funding changes. The trustees report that the preschool is currently struggling to remain open and relies heavily on parental support and voluntary donations to cover costs. Despite these pressures, the charity maintains a small positive net cash position of £5,823.
What the accounts disclose
“we have been advised by the Charity Commission that we will be going into review if we do not submit our figures and reports.”
Trustees
- DEBORAH TIPPETT
- Lee-Ann Hyett
- Sharon Vygus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £317k | £311k |
| 31/03/2024 | £274k | £288k |
| 31/03/2023 | £213k | £228k |
| 31/03/2022 | £173k | £170k |
| 31/03/2021 | £152k | £150k |
Common questions
Is RAINBOW PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity struggled financially in 2023-2024 and faces continued challenges in 2024-2025 due to increased costs and funding changes. The trustees report that the preschool is currently struggling to remain open and relies heavily on parental support and voluntary donations to cover costs. Despite these pressures, the charity maintains a small positive net cash position of £5,823. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW PRE-SCHOOL | £317k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW PRE-SCHOOL STANSTED | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW PRESCHOOL (WICKFORD) | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW PRE-SCHOOL & EXTENDED SERVICES | £1.2m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAINBOW PLAYGROUP | £209k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |