EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
To provide childcare and early years education through term-time for children aged 2 - 5 years. Also to provide before and after school provision for children aged 5 - 12 years and 7 weeks per annum holiday childcare for children aged 2 - 12 years. The Pre-School is situated in 2 dedicated rooms in Embsay with Eastby Village Institue with continuous access to a secure outdoor area.
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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 reported a surplus of £13,163 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased occupancy following new government funding. Total unrestricted funds carried forward were £68,144, which the trustees deem sufficient to maintain services for three months, aligning with their policy of holding reserves equal to 25% of annual expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserve we have deemed necessary is 25% of annual expenses. At this level we believe that the pre school could maintain the services that it provides for a period of 3 months whilst alternative funding sources could be explored.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Victoria Hindmarchchair
- Emma Sophie Fountain
- Gemma Holmes
- Kathryn Tebb
- Luke Hindmarch
- Nicola Bean
- Whitney Firth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £182k | £169k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £140k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £132k |
| 31/03/2022 | £134k | £134k |
| 31/03/2021 | £119k | £117k |
Common questions
Is EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £13,163 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased occupancy following new government funding. Total unrestricted funds carried forward were £68,144, which the trustees deem sufficient to maintain services for three months, aligning with their policy of holding reserves equal to 25% of annual expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEAUMONT COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORMESBY VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL | £412k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OLD DALBY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £172k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.2% | no doubt |