NACTON AND BUCKLESHAM UNDER FIVES
Preschool for 2yr - 5yr old children.
Objects
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 ended the year with a net income surplus of £26,282 and unrestricted reserves of £51,272.69, which is above the trustees' stated minimum target of £20,000. While the trustees note that future years may not be as strong due to lower autumn term numbers, the current cash position provides short-term protection against rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees minimum reserves target remains £20,000” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Nicholas Graychair
- Dana Harris
- Helen Mickelsen
- Jennifer Cribb
- Lisa Thomasson
- Marie Ford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £126k | £99k |
| 31/07/2024 | £98k | £91k |
| 31/07/2023 | £81k | £78k |
| 31/07/2022 | £45k | £58k |
| 31/07/2021 | £55k | £55k |
Common questions
Is NACTON AND BUCKLESHAM UNDER FIVES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income surplus of £26,282 and unrestricted reserves of £51,272.69, which is above the trustees' stated minimum target of £20,000. While the trustees note that future years may not be as strong due to lower autumn term numbers, the current cash position provides short-term protection against rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NACTON AND BUCKLESHAM UNDER FIVES | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STANTON PARENTS AND UNDER FIVES | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Martlesham Preschool | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NITON PRE SCHOOL | £586k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |