GILLSHILL PELICAN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Our aim is to provide an environment where both children and adults feel safe, happy, stimulated and valued. We provide a play based curriculum, giving each child the opportunity to develop in all areas of learning. All children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential in a safe, secure and caring environment.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus, resulting in a total balance carried forward of £200,255.73. The trustees' report indicates that the organization has sufficient funds, including a savings account balance of £70,000, to cover upcoming building renovations and operational costs. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- KAREN ROURKEchair
- Caroline Rhodes
- ELAINE MCKENZIE
- Gillian Peachey
- Julie Christie
- Kate Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £194k | £200k |
| 31/08/2024 | £171k | £164k |
| 31/08/2023 | £159k | £149k |
| 31/08/2022 | £152k | £155k |
| 31/08/2021 | £150k | £145k |
Common questions
Is GILLSHILL PELICAN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus, resulting in a total balance carried forward of £200,255.73. The trustees' report indicates that the organization has sufficient funds, including a savings account balance of £70,000, to cover upcoming building renovations and operational costs. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2012 | £10k | Enhancing Outdoor Space to assist in health |