DODLESTON PRE-SCHOOL
VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL PROVIDING SESSIONAL DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGED TWO YEARS TO FIVE YEARS. OFSTED REGISTERED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of income over expenditure for the first time in several years, with total costs remaining virtually unchanged. Reserves held were £3,266, which the trustees describe as replenished capital, while noting a policy aim to maintain minimum funds for potential redundancies. The trustees acknowledge risks from declining birth rates and low Early Years funding rates but remain confident in the charity's viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall income increased by approximately £32,000, primarily due to a significant rise in funding received from Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority and the Welsh Childcare Offer, despite a slight reduction in fees collected.”
“We always aim to maintain the minimum required funds to cover redundancies, should such a situation arise. Having reviewed our requirements for this eventuality, we are now actively working toward rebuilding these reserves.”
“We have observed, and continue to observe, a decline in birth rates throughout Cheshire West and Chester, which has inevitably impacted our attendance figures. In response to this trend, it is essential to review and adapt our business model to ensure its continued viability in light of reduced enrolment. Nonetheless, we remain confident in our strategic options and our capacity to manage these challenges effectively.”
Trustees
- Emma Huttchair
- Anne Tunnicliffe
- Christopher Ward
- Jennifer Bowle
- Melanie Hughes
- Sarah Macklin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £82k | £70k |
| 31/08/2024 | £50k | £70k |
| 31/08/2023 | £64k | £66k |
| 31/08/2022 | £57k | £60k |
| 31/08/2021 | £63k | £64k |
Common questions
Is DODLESTON PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of income over expenditure for the first time in several years, with total costs remaining virtually unchanged. Reserves held were £3,266, which the trustees describe as replenished capital, while noting a policy aim to maintain minimum funds for potential redundancies. The trustees acknowledge risks from declining birth rates and low Early Years funding rates but remain confident in the charity's viability.