RED SQUIRRELS NURSERY
We encourage children to achieve their full potential physically, emotionally and intellectually, irrespective of their sex, race, ability, religious and social background. We provide a safe, stimulating environment where children can develop as active learners so that they may start primary school as happy, considerate and enquiring pupils. Parental input to childrens education is encouraged.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £40,091 against a stated policy target of £15,000. However, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities discloses net liabilities of £2,343 at the year end, primarily due to amounts due to the charity and unpaid suppliers.
What the accounts disclose
“Red Squirrels Nursery hold reserves to ensure we have enough funding in place if numbers of children drop or to cover unexpected expenses for repairs to the setting and other costs, which has been calculated at £15,000.” — page 5
“One of the trustees receives activity costs, amounting to £540 in the year, from the charity for services provided through their business.” — page 8
“One of the trustees receives activity costs, amounting to £540 in the year, from the charity for services provided through their business. This service is independent to their voluntary role as a trustee and the activity is regularly reviewed to ensure that the service is of benefit to the charity when considered alongside other activities that could be purchased.” — page 8
Trustees
- Catherine Shihadahchair
- ELIZABETH HOPE
- Ellie Bethany Porter
- Hettie Anne Porter
- Sarah Lofthouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £91k | £94k |
| 31/07/2024 | £96k | £95k |
| 31/07/2023 | £74k | £68k |
| 31/07/2022 | £66k | £53k |
| 31/07/2021 | £40k | £31k |
Common questions
Is RED SQUIRRELS NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £40,091 against a stated policy target of £15,000. However, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities discloses net liabilities of £2,343 at the year end, primarily due to amounts due to the charity and unpaid suppliers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2008 | £8k | Outdoor Play Project |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 23/08/2002 | £2k | Grant awarded to North Stainmore Nursery (Cumbria) |