ROCHE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
To enhance the development and education of children below statutory school age by providing pre-school facilities accessible to all families within the local community.
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 reported a net expenditure of £26,268 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £11,779. The trustees note that income and expenditure have been relatively stable with a small increase on average throughout the years. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Katie-Jo Yellandchair
- Barbara Bicknell
- Emma Louise Caton
- Emma Rescorl
- Erin Bannister
- Jessica Hopkins
- Tommy Little
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £144k | £170k |
| 31/08/2024 | £148k | £118k |
| 31/08/2023 | £64k | £61k |
| 31/08/2022 | £46k | £43k |
| 31/08/2021 | £32k | £40k |
Common questions
Is ROCHE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £26,268 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £11,779. The trustees note that income and expenditure have been relatively stable with a small increase on average throughout the years. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE CHESTERFORDS COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
- Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School
- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
- FLEDGELINGS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- COLLATON ST. MARY PRE-SCHOOL
- BEN RHYDDING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHESTERFORDS COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FLEDGELINGS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLLATON ST. MARY PRE-SCHOOL | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |