LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL
Little Spinnakers Community Pre-school is a pre-school for children aged 2 years to 5. We aim to help the attending children develop as an individual, and learn how to interact with others outside the home environment. We offer a broad range of play activities to the children for them to gain new experiences and knowledge. Our goal is to give a good stepping-stone into full time education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a net surplus of £8,950 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £203,600 and total expenditure of £194,650. The bank balance increased from £32,127 to £41,077 over the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Andrew Ashchair
- Adalia - Maria Grigore
- Louise Etherington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £204k | £195k |
| 31/08/2024 | £209k | £195k |
| 31/08/2023 | £150k | £157k |
| 31/08/2022 | £156k | £122k |
| 31/08/2021 | £112k | £123k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a net surplus of £8,950 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £203,600 and total expenditure of £194,650. The bank balance increased from £32,127 to £41,077 over the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHLAKE ST JAMES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHLAKE ST JAMES | FY2022 | £60k | Transfer of activities, assets and liabilities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHLAKE ST JAMES | FY2023 | £3k | Transfer of activities, assets and liabilities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2005 | £2k | Happy Planet Project |
Charities like this
- LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL
- THE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
- SKYLARKS COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL (LEIGH-ON-SEA)
- LITTLE ADMIRALS PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE LEARNERS PRE SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SKYLARKS COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL (LEIGH-ON-SEA) | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE ADMIRALS PRE-SCHOOL | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |