SYDENHAM ROAD UNDER FIVES
Sydenham Road Under Fives is an Ofsted registered preschool for children aged from 3 to 5 years old.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £4,397 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased staff costs and lower-than-expected enrollment early in the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £89,205, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain financial stability and continue operations. The trustees predict a small profit for the upcoming academic year due to higher enrollment and new income streams.
What the accounts disclose
“We have a reserve account £38,812. This ensures that we hold a minimum of 2 terms running costs as a reserve to give us greater financial stability.” — page 12
Trustees
- Hannah Marvel-Smithchair
- Dorothy Lovell
- Elisabeth Olgiati
- Hannah Malone
- Simon Jay
- Steven Hannan
- Valdona Litya
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £99k | £104k |
| 31/07/2024 | £99k | £104k |
| 31/07/2023 | £103k | £94k |
| 31/07/2022 | £78k | £79k |
| 31/07/2021 | £82k | £77k |
Common questions
Is SYDENHAM ROAD UNDER FIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £4,397 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased staff costs and lower-than-expected enrollment early in the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stand at £89,205, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain financial stability and continue operations. The trustees predict a small profit for the upcoming academic year due to higher enrollment and new income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/04/2006 | £4k | playground improvement |