CADDINGTON PRE-SCHOOL

Registered charity 1049662 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CADDINGTON PLAYGROUP

The principal activity and object of the charity is to advance the education of children below compulsory school age. The Pre-school runs from Caddington Village School, where qualified and friendly staff provide stimulating and creative play, that enables learning to take place in a fun and secure environment. We look upon pre-school as the first stepping-stone to school and school life.

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Latest income
£93k
Latest spending
£89k
Registered
1995
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £13,586 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven significantly by a £14,937 Maternity Pay Refund from HMRC. The trustees report that funds are held in cash with no long-term investments, and reserves are maintained at a desired level of at least £5,000. The charity notes that it will cease its extended nursery education arrangement from September 2026.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least £5,000 (held: £5k)
We will once again hold our reserves at our desired level of at least £5,000. — page 2
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bedford · Central Bedfordshire · Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£93k£89k
31/03/2025£92k£79k
31/03/2024£128k£139k
31/12/2022£112k£118k
31/12/2021£110k£126k

Common questions

Is CADDINGTON PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a profit of £13,586 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven significantly by a £14,937 Maternity Pay Refund from HMRC. The trustees report that funds are held in cash with no long-term investments, and reserves are maintained at a desired level of at least £5,000. The charity notes that it will cease its extended nursery education arrangement from September 2026. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.