Little Explorers Pre-School
We provide high quality childcare for the Colchester area. The Pre-School is based in the Greenstead Community centre. We are open 38 weeks per year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net cashflow surplus of £21,867.69 and a closing bank balance of £105,382.07, which the trustees describe as a 'healthy balance'. The document notes that these resources enable the Pre-School to continue providing childcare services while keeping fees at zero for families.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Suzanne Burnettchair
- Emma Swannell
- Jennifer Butler
- Julie Gardner
- Lauren Hurrell
- Rachel Eaton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £92k | £70k |
| 31/08/2024 | £90k | £71k |
| 31/08/2023 | £79k | £63k |
| 31/08/2022 | £72k | £62k |
| 05/09/2021 | £89k | £88k |
Common questions
Is Little Explorers Pre-School financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net cashflow surplus of £21,867.69 and a closing bank balance of £105,382.07, which the trustees describe as a 'healthy balance'. The document notes that these resources enable the Pre-School to continue providing childcare services while keeping fees at zero for families.
Who funds Little Explorers Pre-School?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Little Explorers Pre-School as a grant recipient include PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL, CORFE CASTLE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL | FY2023 | £8k | Kerbing and tidying Nine Barrows Triangle |
| PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL | FY2023 | £7k | PFF Contribution |
| PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL | FY2023 | £6k | Contributions from elsewhere |
| PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL | FY2023 | £5k | Towards Playground |
| CORFE CASTLE CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | Grant to support pre-school, after-school and holiday club provision |
| PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL | FY2023 | £1k | Installation of electric cooker, boiler, etc |