OATLANDS PRE-SCHOOL
The Charity offers pre-school education for 21/2 - 5 year olds. It is open for 5 weekly morning sessions.
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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 made a financial loss in the year due to rising costs and lower registrations, though unrestricted reserves stood at £72,841. The trustees note that council grant funding has been secured post-year-end to safeguard places, and registrations are increasing. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held to enable the charity to meet its financial obligations through holding working capital as well as to provide a period of financial stability in the event that an excess of expenditure over income arises.”
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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Selena Dawn Gardinerchair
- Katherine Stevens
- Katie Metcalf
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £210k | £231k |
| 31/08/2024 | £200k | £198k |
| 31/08/2023 | £174k | £179k |
| 31/08/2022 | £169k | £161k |
| 31/08/2021 | £172k | £164k |
Common questions
Is OATLANDS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a financial loss in the year due to rising costs and lower registrations, though unrestricted reserves stood at £72,841. The trustees note that council grant funding has been secured post-year-end to safeguard places, and registrations are increasing. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2015 | £10k | New roof for community hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/03/2013 | £9k | Heating System and Administrative Centre for the Oatlands Community Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/06/2011 | £10k | Oatlands Community Hall |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OATLANDS PRE-SCHOOL | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GARRAS OWLETS PRE SCHOOL | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OLDLAND PRESCHOOL | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE OAKS PRE-SCHOOL | £249k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |