KIVETON & WALES NURSERY
Provide full day-care for children aged 0 to 5 years in a safe secure and stimulating environment. We are registered with Ofsted to provide care for children. We plan activities around children's interests using the Early Years Foundation Stage document. We are open from 7.45am -5.45 five days a week 50 weeks of the year.
Objects
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 OF ABILITY;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF SUCH 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 achieved a surplus of £97,367 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves rising to £176,470. The trustees report that these reserves equate to just over six months of operating expenses, exceeding their stated policy target of three months. While the financial position is stable, the trustees note that future plans regarding the charity's premises remain uncertain as they await a new lease from Rotherham Borough Council.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to have three months running costs set aside should the charity have to wind down or close.” — page 7
“Two trustees are paid members of staff, this is permitted within the governing document. Shelly and Gaynor Garcia (related by marriage) are both trustees of the charity.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Katrina Clarissa Rhodeschair
- Gaynor Garcia
- Jacqueline Claire Fostersmith
- James Clare
- Joanne Davies
- Lauren Amanda Binley
- Philip Andrew Williams
- SHANNON MELISSA O'SULLIVAN
- Shelly Garcia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £437k | £340k |
| 31/08/2024 | £321k | £313k |
| 31/08/2023 | £287k | £293k |
| 31/08/2022 | £237k | £220k |
| 31/08/2021 | £178k | £196k |
Common questions
Is KIVETON & WALES NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £97,367 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves rising to £176,470. The trustees report that these reserves equate to just over six months of operating expenses, exceeding their stated policy target of three months. While the financial position is stable, the trustees note that future plans regarding the charity's premises remain uncertain as they await a new lease from Rotherham Borough Council. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.