OAKWORTH PRE SCHOOL
Providing early years education for 2-5 year olds
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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 the charity generated a surplus of £26,796.42 for the year, bringing total cash reserves to £53,080.94. The trustees report that the preschool aims to hold sufficient reserves to maintain effective ongoing operation and cater for unexpected events. No grants were received, and only limited fundraising events were organized during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The pre-school aims to hold sufficient reserves to maintain effective ongoing operation and retain a surplus to cater for any unexpected event” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Aaron Metcalfe
- Assumpta O'Rourke
- Janet Armstrong
- Jenny Stokes
- Leanne Couch
- Tracy Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £93k | £93k |
| 31/07/2024 | £57k | £57k |
| 31/07/2023 | £40k | £59k |
| 31/07/2022 | £68k | £68k |
| 31/07/2021 | £66k | £52k |
Common questions
Is OAKWORTH PRE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £26,796.42 for the year, bringing total cash reserves to £53,080.94. The trustees report that the preschool aims to hold sufficient reserves to maintain effective ongoing operation and cater for unexpected events. No grants were received, and only limited fundraising events were organized during the period.