STANTON DREW AND PENSFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
SESSIONAL DAYCARE FOR CHILDREN 2 - 5 YEARS.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of around £2,600 for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a 6.7% pay rise for staff and increased administration costs. The trustees report that current funds are sufficient to cover day-to-day expenditure, but note risks to sustainability due to lower-than-expected fundraising and policy changes regarding voluntary snack charges.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising was lower than we had hoped for, with only £334 being raised during the 2024-2025 financial year.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Sue Cowleychair
- Carrie Summers
- Gemma Mounty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £101k | £103k |
| 31/08/2024 | £100k | £99k |
| 31/08/2023 | £87k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £58k | £61k |
| 31/08/2021 | £59k | £67k |
Common questions
Is STANTON DREW AND PENSFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of around £2,600 for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a 6.7% pay rise for staff and increased administration costs. The trustees report that current funds are sufficient to cover day-to-day expenditure, but note risks to sustainability due to lower-than-expected fundraising and policy changes regarding voluntary snack charges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.