ST PAULINUS PRE-SCHOOL
To provide education for children under statutory school age as per Ofsted regulations whilst encouraging parental participation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained its 'Good' Ofsted status and increased pupil numbers in 2024. Per the trustees' report, income from Kent County Council and donations rose, while staffing costs increased to maintain recommended staff-to-child ratios. The charity held reserves sufficient to cover one term's hall hire, wages, and statutory redundancy, and noted that parent contributions to consumables were a necessary step for long-term financial sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The income from Kent County Council therefore increased but consequently also staffing costs to keep the staff to child ratio at and usually above the government’s recommended level.”
“We hold reserves to cover one term’s hall hire, one term’s wages and statutory redundancy.” — page 5
“2024 saw a rise in donations, this mainly from a sponsored event completed by a volunteer at the pre school, £500 for books via a company connected to one of our families, a donation from Edenbridge Bonfire Society.” — page 4
“2024 saw a rise in donations, this mainly from a sponsored event completed by a volunteer at the pre school, £500 for books via a company connected to one of our families, a donation from Edenbridge Bonfire Society.” — page 4
“2024 saw a rise in donations, this mainly from a sponsored event completed by a volunteer at the pre school, £500 for books via a company connected to one of our families, a donation from Edenbridge Bonfire Society.” — page 4
“2024 saw a rise in donations, this mainly from a sponsored event completed by a volunteer at the pre school, £500 for books via a company connected to one of our families, a donation from Edenbridge Bonfire Society.” — page 4
Trustees
- Sally Dodsonchair
- Bruce Robertson
- Jacqueline Barnes
- Lee Gasson
- Michael Sinclair
- Samantha Leggett
- William STONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £78k | £67k |
| 31/12/2023 | £54k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £38k | £46k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £59k |
| 31/12/2020 | £54k | £45k |
Common questions
Is ST PAULINUS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained its 'Good' Ofsted status and increased pupil numbers in 2024. Per the trustees' report, income from Kent County Council and donations rose, while staffing costs increased to maintain recommended staff-to-child ratios. The charity held reserves sufficient to cover one term's hall hire, wages, and statutory redundancy, and noted that parent contributions to consumables were a necessary step for long-term financial sustainability.