HARDEN PRE-SCHOOL
To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a parent involving community based group. To provide a safe, secure, warm and stimulating environment.To work within a framework which ensures equality of opportunity of all children and their families. To offer extended day care for working families.
Objects
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 held unrestricted reserves of £167,707, which is above the previous year's figure of £154,471. The trustees report that there are no significant concerns about the charity continuing as a going concern, although the future of the community building is subject to discussion with the local authority. The charity generated a net surplus of £13,236 for the year ended 31 August 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to hold sufficient reserves such that it could continue to operate should there be a reduction in the number of children attending or a need to move premises” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls 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
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (16/09/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £334k | £321k |
| 31/08/2024 | £320k | £308k |
| 31/08/2023 | £266k | £258k |
| 31/08/2022 | £238k | £234k |
| 31/08/2021 | £170k | £165k |
Common questions
Is HARDEN PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £167,707, which is above the previous year's figure of £154,471. The trustees report that there are no significant concerns about the charity continuing as a going concern, although the future of the community building is subject to discussion with the local authority. The charity generated a net surplus of £13,236 for the year ended 31 August 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDEN PRE-SCHOOL | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RATTLESDEN PRESCHOOL | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HADDENHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PADNELL PRE-SCHOOL | £219k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURPHAM PRESCHOOL | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST GREGORY'S PRE-SCHOOL LTD | £294k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |