THE CRYPT PRE-SCHOOL
To advance the education of children below compulsory school age by:a) providing safe and satisfying group play, in which parents have the right to take partb) encouraging other charitable activities through which parents may help the childrenc) furthering the aims of the Pre-school Playgroups Association
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £12,723, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees note that the reduction in bank balances increases the risk of cash flow problems and that the charity faces financial risks from rising wages and costs.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Amy James
- Hattie Watson
- Kezia Black
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £88k | £89k |
| 31/08/2024 | £90k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £75k | £71k |
| 31/08/2022 | £66k | £69k |
| 31/08/2021 | £64k | £74k |
Common questions
Is THE CRYPT PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £12,723, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees note that the reduction in bank balances increases the risk of cash flow problems and that the charity faces financial risks from rising wages and costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £2k | Crypt Pre-School Mobile Garden and Pond |