GORING LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL
We are an inclusive pre-school for children. Our fully trained members of staff seek to educate, train and develop the abilities of each young child within their care.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £87.8K at year-end, while the charity reported a small loss of £369 for the period. The trustees note significant external risks regarding government funding policies and wage increases, stating it is difficult to forecast more than one year ahead. The charity's reserves policy target is not explicitly stated in the document, though the policy itself is available on their website.
What the accounts disclose
“As most of our income comes from the filtered down amount by WSCC of the Government’s money for Early Years’ funding”
“it is very difficult to forecast more than one year ahead as an ongoing concern at any time.” — page 6
“To help with the website maintenance, other technical support and in my role as Data Protection Officer up to the end of Term 1, I claimed a £1,281.28 payment, which was approved by the Audit Committee and in line with our Constitution.” — page 6
“Our GLF Manager has again this year been volunteering to lead and run the Goring United Reformed Church’s parent and toddler group, named ‘Mini Fishes’” — page 5
“To help with the website maintenance, other technical support and in my role as Data Protection Officer up to the end of Term 1, I claimed a £1,281.28 payment, which was approved by the Audit Committee and in line with our Constitution.” — page 6
“Our GLF Manager has again this year been volunteering to lead and run the Goring United Reformed Church’s parent and toddler group, named ‘Mini Fishes’” — page 5
“To help with the website maintenance, other technical support and in my role as Data Protection Officer up to the end of Term 1, I claimed a £1,281.28 payment, which was approved by the Audit Committee and in line with our Constitution.” — page 6
Trustees
- EDWARD PAUL REDMANchair
- April Tania Hunt
- Barbara Hillman
- Elizabeth Swierk
- GAYNOR ANDERSON-EASEY
- NICOLA SUSAN THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £200k | £201k |
| 31/08/2024 | £188k | £188k |
| 31/08/2023 | £152k | £152k |
| 31/08/2022 | £152k | £155k |
| 31/08/2021 | £176k | £162k |
Common questions
Is GORING LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £87.8K at year-end, while the charity reported a small loss of £369 for the period. The trustees note significant external risks regarding government funding policies and wage increases, stating it is difficult to forecast more than one year ahead. The charity's reserves policy target is not explicitly stated in the document, though the policy itself is available on their website. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KIDLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £2k |
| LIONS CLUB OF MAIDENHEAD CIO | 1 | £200 |
Charities like this
- CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL
- ST PETER'S FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRE SCHOOL
- LITTLE THINKERS PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY
- SEAMER PRE-SCHOOL
- SCHORNE NURSERY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORING LITTLE FISHES PRESCHOOL | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST PETER'S FURZE PLATT LITTLE FISHES PRE SCHOOL | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE THINKERS PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEAMER PRE-SCHOOL | £232k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHORNE NURSERY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |