POPERINGHE PRE-SCHOOL
Poperinghe Pre-School is based in Arborfield Garrison. The pre-school is open from 8am until 4pm, operating a variety of sessions during these hours. The well trained staff educate children from age 2 years to 5 years giving them the opportunity to access the Early Years Curriculum in a safe, caring and fun environment. The children benefit from four classrooms and four outdoor areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £18,138 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by increased rent, utility overspends, and higher wage and National Insurance costs. Despite this loss, total unrestricted funds decreased only slightly from £125,564 to £125,564 (note: total funds carried forward were £135,552, with unrestricted funds at £125,564 and restricted at £9,988), and the trustees indicate the budget is looking healthier for the next financial year.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Gail Prewettchair
- Emma Smith
- Frances Fudge
- Jessica Sweetman Mrs
- Kerry-Anne Torr
- Leah Cole
- Megan Morrison
- Rebecca Toms Miss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £497k | £514k |
| 31/08/2024 | £464k | £462k |
| 31/08/2023 | £402k | £402k |
| 31/08/2022 | £418k | £391k |
| 31/08/2021 | £374k | £377k |
Common questions
Is POPERINGHE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £18,138 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by increased rent, utility overspends, and higher wage and National Insurance costs. Despite this loss, total unrestricted funds decreased only slightly from £125,564 to £125,564 (note: total funds carried forward were £135,552, with unrestricted funds at £125,564 and restricted at £9,988), and the trustees indicate the budget is looking healthier for the next financial year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPERINGHE PRE-SCHOOL | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UGBOROUGH AND BITTAFORD PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BOLEY PARK PRE SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POTTON PRE-SCHOOL (ST. MARY'S) | £289k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACLE PRE-SCHOOL | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUFFINS PRE-SCHOOL | £151k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |