SOMERVILLE PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School for children aged 2 - 5 years
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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's income exceeded its expenditure for the period, resulting in a positive net position. The trustees report that financial conditions have improved following a move to new premises, noting that the number of children attending has increased. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £40,780 at the end of the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The pre-school receives payment direct for parents as well as Government Funding from London Borough of Redbridge.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jenifer Hawkins
- MELISSA JANE KAHN
- Melissa Kahn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £108k | £114k |
| 05/04/2024 | £106k | £107k |
| 05/04/2023 | £122k | £114k |
| 05/04/2022 | £120k | £97k |
| 05/04/2021 | £74k | £79k |
Common questions
Is SOMERVILLE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's income exceeded its expenditure for the period, resulting in a positive net position. The trustees report that financial conditions have improved following a move to new premises, noting that the number of children attending has increased. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £40,780 at the end of the period.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERVILLE PRE-SCHOOL | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWSOME PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |