OLDFIELD PARK PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School for children from 3 - 5 years, working within the early years curriculum as detailed by OFSTED and aiming to provide stimulation, care and encouragement to promote the development and achievement of the children in our care. Pre-School sessions are daily and staffed by qualified professionals where children can discover new skills, form friendships and develop confidence in themselves.
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 generated a surplus of £26,217 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £192,962. The trustees report that the charity maintains a balance of £20,000 in its reserve account, which is intended to cover operating costs in unforeseen circumstances.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income is fees which were funded via the ‘Early Years Entitlement’, and privately funded hours.” — page 2
“The balance of £20,000 is designed to allow the preschool to operate for two terms without external funding. However, it is unlikely that the amount would be sufficient for the preschool to operate for two terms.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
Funders the charity credits
- BANES
Trustees
- Rosalind Sadgrovechair
- Bruce Coram
- Carron Cummins
- Gemma Best
- Timothy Coffey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £193k | £167k |
| 31/08/2024 | £164k | £146k |
| 31/08/2023 | £133k | £127k |
| 31/08/2022 | £109k | £116k |
| 31/08/2021 | £110k | £88k |
Common questions
Is OLDFIELD PARK PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £26,217 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £192,962. The trustees report that the charity maintains a balance of £20,000 in its reserve account, which is intended to cover operating costs in unforeseen circumstances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2004 | £1k | Play equipment |