THE HUNSDON DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-school in Hunsdon that provides pre-school care as well as a breakfast and lunch club for both pre-schoolers and children from our parent school
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £18,848.50 for the year ending March 2024, with total turnover of £141,079.63. The trustees note that the cash position remains healthy with a balance of £95,081.20, which includes £37,000 in a reserve account. This reserve level is maintained in line with recommendations to hold at least three months' salary for each staff member.
What the accounts disclose
“in line with recommendations for the Charity commission having at least 3 month’s salary for each staff member in case of closer/offer redundances.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/07/2023)
Trustees
- KELLY AYRESchair
- John Barnett
- Matthew James Simpson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £130k |
| 31/03/2024 | £141k | £122k |
| 31/03/2023 | £133k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £123k | £105k |
| 31/03/2021 | £86k | £72k |
Common questions
Is THE HUNSDON DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £18,848.50 for the year ending March 2024, with total turnover of £141,079.63. The trustees note that the cash position remains healthy with a balance of £95,081.20, which includes £37,000 in a reserve account. This reserve level is maintained in line with recommendations to hold at least three months' salary for each staff member.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/11/2006 | £45k | Building a bigger nest for our ducklings |
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- HANBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL
- OVER PUDDLEDUCKS PRE-SCHOOL
- HUNSWORTH PLAYGROUP
- HATFIELD HEATH PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
- SUNBEAMS PRE SCHOOL (NORTH MUNDHAM)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUNSDON DUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL | £122k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HANBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OVER PUDDLEDUCKS PRE-SCHOOL | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUNSWORTH PLAYGROUP | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HATFIELD HEATH PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |