GAYTON PRE-SCHOOL UNIT
Pre School for children aged 2-4 for all day care during school term time
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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 unrestricted reserves stood at £76,990, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of typical expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £40,350 and holds sufficient cash at bank to meet current liabilities, indicating stable short-term financial health.
What the accounts disclose
“Pre-school income 199,968” — page 6
“It is hoped that an unrestricted reserve of at least 3 months typical expenditure can be maintained.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- 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
- Claire Louise Shokrollahichair
- Anna Charlotte Irving
- Charlotte Harper
- Fiona Currie
- Shirley Prescott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £200k | £160k |
| 31/07/2024 | £130k | £119k |
| 31/07/2023 | £111k | £125k |
| 31/07/2022 | £135k | £117k |
| 31/07/2021 | £135k | £117k |
Common questions
Is GAYTON PRE-SCHOOL UNIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £76,990, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining at least three months of typical expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £40,350 and holds sufficient cash at bank to meet current liabilities, indicating stable short-term financial health. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.