BLOXHAM PRE-SCHOOL
Ofsted Registered Pre-school meeting the educational and daycare needs of 3 and 4 year olds
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £25,992 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £198,301 to £172,309. The trustees note that the charity has adequate resources to continue but may need to use reserves to supplement income in the current difficult financial climate. Total income for the year was £111,618, primarily derived from government funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Of this £93,115 was government funding including EYPP.”
“The reserves policy is to have sufficient reserves for the charity to be able to cover expenditure for up to 12 months.”
“The trustees consider the charity has adequate resources to continue for this year but is aware that there may be a requirement to supplement income using some of our reserves.” — page 5
“Three trustees were parents of children in the Pre-School during the year. Apart from the above arrangements no trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year (2024: £Nil).” — page 14
Trustees
- Rosalind Carltonchair
- Bryony Lawler
- David Faulds
- James Whiteside
- Manuela Perez De Haro
- Thomas Noakes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £112k | £138k |
| 31/08/2024 | £141k | £144k |
| 31/08/2023 | £152k | £134k |
| 31/08/2022 | £144k | £136k |
| 31/08/2021 | £145k | £133k |
Common questions
Is BLOXHAM PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £25,992 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £198,301 to £172,309. The trustees note that the charity has adequate resources to continue but may need to use reserves to supplement income in the current difficult financial climate. Total income for the year was £111,618, primarily derived from government funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BLOXHAM PRE-SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BLOXHAM PRE-SCHOOL as a grant recipient include BANBURY CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CHARITIES | FY2021 | £2k | Grant to institutions |
Charities like this
- Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School
- St Richard's CE Preschool
- BROUGHTON PRE-SCHOOL
- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
- CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL
- HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOXHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| St Richard's CE Preschool | £113k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |