FAIRHAVEN FIRSTSTEPS PRE-SCHOOL
To provide a safe and satisfying education setting for 2-5 year olds. 5 morning sessions and 5 afternoon sessions run per week plus 5 lunch clubs. We aim to provide a nurturing, fun environment where children learn through play and flourish under our care.
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's main source of funding is Norfolk County Council, supplemented by fees and voluntary fundraising events. The trustees have introduced a voluntary 'chargeable extras' fee to prevent running at a loss due to inadequate government funding. The charity aims to keep unrestricted reserves to cover emergency expenditure not covered by the budget.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of funding is Norfolk County Council funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds.” — page 6
“We aim to keep unrestricted reserves to cover any emergency expenditure not covered by the budget.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amy Lake
- David Keenan
- Emily Foreman
- Gemma Bloom
- Hazel Fox
- Lauren Cook
- Lisa Press
- Rebecca Furr
- Rebecca Grigglestone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £92k | £94k |
| 31/08/2024 | £92k | £96k |
| 31/08/2023 | £83k | £70k |
| 31/08/2022 | £65k | £66k |
| 31/08/2021 | £55k | £62k |
Common questions
Is FAIRHAVEN FIRSTSTEPS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's main source of funding is Norfolk County Council, supplemented by fees and voluntary fundraising events. The trustees have introduced a voluntary 'chargeable extras' fee to prevent running at a loss due to inadequate government funding. The charity aims to keep unrestricted reserves to cover emergency expenditure not covered by the budget.