BERRYNARBOR PRE-SCHOOL

Registered charity 1031351 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BERRYNARBOR PLAYGROUP

Provision of Pre-School Facilities for the Berrynarbor and surrounding area for children in the 18 months-5 age range. Strong links with the local primary school, although a wholly seperate organisation.

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Latest income
£54k
Latest spending
£80k
Registered
1994
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity suffered a significant financial loss due to fraud, resulting in a deficit and reserves of only £1,291. However, the trustees report that community fundraising raised £20,310, allowing the pre-school to remain viable and continue operating.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £1k)
Reasons for holding zero reserves
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
There was some uncertainty about the viability of the pre-school, but due to community fundraising through September, the Pre-School was able to continue to operate.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Fraud/theft of £26,000 noted in accounts and examiner's report.
The Pre-School had been the victim of Fraud/theft and as a result has been left in a deficit position. This unlawful activity saw £26,000 being lost from the account.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Devon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£54k£80k
31/08/2024£48k£62k
31/08/2023£65k£64k
31/08/2022£67k£80k
31/08/2021£69k£61k

Common questions

Is BERRYNARBOR PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity suffered a significant financial loss due to fraud, resulting in a deficit and reserves of only £1,291. However, the trustees report that community fundraising raised £20,310, allowing the pre-school to remain viable and continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.