PUFFINS UNDER FIVES
Puffins at Beer offers full day care for children aged 2 to 5 years. It is open from 8am to 5pm and gives local children a safe and educational environment in which they are cared for.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The treasurer reports improved financial stability with increased government funding covering wages and expenses. Operational efficiency has improved through the use of QuickBooks for invoicing and payroll. The current treasurer is stepping down after ten years, but no specific financial health metrics or reserves are disclosed in this text.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Abigayle Morris
- Cara Rose
- Elizabeth Fontes
- Gemma Mackie
- Jessica Shaw
- Jill France
- Kezia Grace Rockey Van Gurp
- Lisa Reed
- Louise Vine
- Rebecca Crispin
- chloe lambert
- zoe Trewick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £129k | £87k |
| 31/08/2024 | £71k | £93k |
| 31/08/2023 | £87k | £89k |
| 31/08/2022 | £93k | £84k |
| 31/08/2021 | £64k | £75k |
Common questions
Is PUFFINS UNDER FIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The treasurer reports improved financial stability with increased government funding covering wages and expenses. Operational efficiency has improved through the use of QuickBooks for invoicing and payroll. The current treasurer is stepping down after ten years, but no specific financial health metrics or reserves are disclosed in this text.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2004 | £3k | models building for outdoor play area |
Charities like this
- THE PELICAN CHILDRENS CENTRE
- OXENHOPE UNDER FIVES
- LITTLE TEAPOTS PRE-SCHOOL
- WHITCHURCH UNDER FIVES
- FYLINGDALES PLAYGROUP
- OAK FARM PRESCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUFFINS UNDER FIVES | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PELICAN CHILDRENS CENTRE | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXENHOPE UNDER FIVES | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE TEAPOTS PRE-SCHOOL | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITCHURCH UNDER FIVES | £116k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FYLINGDALES PLAYGROUP | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |