PARKSIDE PRE SCHOOL
Parkside Pre-school is a community group that caters for children aged two to four, and their families during school term times. We offer children the opportunity to learn through play in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment in a modern purpose-built setting with a secure garden. Parkside Pre-school is run by a parent/carer management committee.
Objects
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 OF ABILITY;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF SUCH 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 income surplus of £18,178 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £294,817. The trustees confirm the pre-school is in a good financial position and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Pre-school to maintain a reserve account containing at least six month’s running expenses which is reviewed annually.” — page 5
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
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/09/2026)
Trustees
- AMANDA HOOKERchair
- Deniz Ustaoglu
- Nicola Thirkell
- Raheela Hussain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £263k | £244k |
| 31/07/2024 | £218k | £205k |
| 31/07/2023 | £182k | £176k |
| 31/07/2022 | £170k | £156k |
| 31/07/2021 | £188k | £148k |
Common questions
Is PARKSIDE PRE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £18,178 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £294,817. The trustees confirm the pre-school is in a good financial position and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKSIDE PRE SCHOOL | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKSTONE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLEY PARK PRE SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKWOOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PRESCHOOL | £275k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRESTON BROOK PLAYGROUP | £180k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOLLAND PARK PRE-SCHOOL | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |