WIDCOMBE ACORNS PLAYGROUP
Widcombe Acorns Pre-School is Bath's only City Centre Forest School and provides daycare for pre-schoolers. Our children love being outside in all weathers exploring our fantastic outdoor space, building dens, gardening & cooking on the camp fire. Graded "outstanding" by Ofsted for the past 4 inspections, we have a safe, happy & creative environment with well thought-out indoor and outdoor space.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £140,838, which is in excess of the trustees' policy target of 4-6 months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase from £42,738 to £54,580, driven by higher charitable activity income, while maintaining adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately 4-6 months of operating expenditure which is currently estimated at £75,000 to £100,000.” — page 4
Trustees
- Christopher John Henry
- Helen Lucy Harvey
- Jane Elizabeth Lang
- Richard Heath
- Sarah Letitia James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £305k | £251k |
| 31/07/2024 | £244k | £215k |
| 31/07/2023 | £233k | £236k |
| 01/08/2022 | £203k | £213k |
| 01/08/2021 | £217k | £207k |
Common questions
Is WIDCOMBE ACORNS PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £140,838, which is in excess of the trustees' policy target of 4-6 months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase from £42,738 to £54,580, driven by higher charitable activity income, while maintaining adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2006 | £3k | A healthy beginning for 64 acorns children & our diverse city community |