EARLY YEARS @ LIGHTCLIFFE
The charity is a preschool looking after children between the ages of 2 and 5
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £31,213 for the year, with unrestricted working capital of £175,051 after excluding long-term mortgage liabilities. The trustees report that reserves exceeded their stated policy target range, having built up funds specifically to allow for building works and renovations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.” — page 12
“Based on the above we have calculated that our reserves should be between £68,000 and £141,000.” — page 5
“Sam is employed as the pre-school manager, she was apointed as an affiliate member trustee in November 2023. Carly is a parent member trustee and is paid for bookkeeping work.” — page 14
“Sam is employed as the pre-school manager, she was apointed as an affiliate member trustee in November 2023.” — page 14
“Carly is a parent member trustee and is paid for bookkeeping work.” — page 14
“Sam is employed as the pre-school manager, she was apointed as an affiliate member trustee in November 2023.” — page 14
“Carly is a parent member trustee and is paid for bookkeeping work.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £527k | £496k |
| 31/08/2024 | £450k | £407k |
| 31/08/2023 | £351k | £278k |
| 31/08/2022 | £263k | £230k |
| 31/08/2021 | £209k | £174k |
Common questions
Is EARLY YEARS @ LIGHTCLIFFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £31,213 for the year, with unrestricted working capital of £175,051 after excluding long-term mortgage liabilities. The trustees report that reserves exceeded their stated policy target range, having built up funds specifically to allow for building works and renovations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of EARLY YEARS @ LIGHTCLIFFE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2004 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY YEARS @ LIGHTCLIFFE | £527k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COWCLIFFE PRE-SCHOOL | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Brightwell Pre-School | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £190k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |