HORSPATH NURSERY
Education of pre-school children
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 surplus of £91,654 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £338,539. The trustees note that the charity has a contingency fund reserve intended to cover three months of operating costs and staff wages. The filing indicates no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“a contingency fund (a reserve to cover three months’ operating costs and staff wages)” — page 6
“One of the charity's trustees is also an employee under a contract of employment. The remuneration level is set by the board of trustees at a commercial fair value commensurate to the level and experience that the role requires. The trustee concerned is paid only for her employment role at the charity as is not paid for duties as a trustee.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Louise Waychair
- Jennifer Grace Marie Rockall
- Jordan Walker
- Kirsty Anne Ledgard
- Stacey Conroy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £375k | £283k |
| 31/03/2024 | £264k | £244k |
| 31/03/2023 | £205k | £201k |
| 31/03/2022 | £203k | £158k |
| 31/03/2021 | £164k | £117k |
Common questions
Is HORSPATH NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £91,654 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £338,539. The trustees note that the charity has a contingency fund reserve intended to cover three months of operating costs and staff wages. The filing indicates no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2010 | £8k | Horspath Pre-School Outdoor Challenge |