MANTHORPE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Pre-school Playgroup
Objects
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 total income, total expenditure, and total funds are redacted as '[amount]', preventing a calculation of surplus or deficit. The trustees report satisfaction with the financial position and note ongoing monitoring of income and expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's principal sources of income were childcare fees, government early years funding and fundraising activities.” — page 2
“The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover essential operating costs and to ensure the continuity of services in the event of unexpected financial pressures.” — page 2
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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Mark Wallace Hagueschair
- Hayley Jill Pearson
- Kristina Michelle Goodband
- ROSEMARY CAUNT
- Sarah Louise Capon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £54k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £86k | £84k |
| 31/08/2023 | £59k | £70k |
| 31/08/2022 | £59k | £64k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £60k |
Common questions
Is MANTHORPE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income, total expenditure, and total funds are redacted as '[amount]', preventing a calculation of surplus or deficit. The trustees report satisfaction with the financial position and note ongoing monitoring of income and expenditure.