OLDFIELD PARK PRE-SCHOOL

Registered charity 1028044 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OLDFIELD PARK BAPTIST PLAYGROUP

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

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£193k
Latest spending
£167k
Registered
1993
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Grants (69% of income)
“The principal source of income is fees which were funded via the ‘Early Years Entitlement’, and privately funded hours.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £20k; policy: two terms of operating costs)
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

In its annual return the charity told the Commission it is also regulated by: Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education). This is the charity’s own declaration; it is not a rating and has not been verified by the Commission or by this site.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund04/11/2004£1kPlay equipment