THE LENCHES PRE-SCHOOL
Community based Pre-School offering early years education for children between 2 and 5 years.
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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 the charity reported a profit of £470 after accounting for restricted funds, noting this was a 'much improved' position compared to the previous three years of losses. The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to four months of operating costs, in line with Early Years Alliance guidance. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Meaning an actual profit of £470.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/10/2023)
Trustees
- Daisy Percivalchair
- Charlotte Grace Taylor
- Charlotte Robinson
- Lucie-Anne Fowkes
- Sinead Beck-Esson
- Suzanne Marie Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £85k | £79k |
| 31/08/2024 | £85k | £79k |
| 31/08/2023 | £46k | £65k |
| 31/08/2022 | £69k | £73k |
| 31/08/2021 | £72k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE LENCHES PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit of £470 after accounting for restricted funds, noting this was a 'much improved' position compared to the previous three years of losses. The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to four months of operating costs, in line with Early Years Alliance guidance. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were disclosed.