SHOREHAM VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL
Education/Activities
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 reported a deficit of £7,664.59 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of total net assets to £8,572.81. The independent financial review notes that reserves reduced significantly due to operational pressure and high staffing costs relative to turnover. The trustees indicate that while the setting is currently operationally viable, rebuilding reserves is a strategic priority.
What the accounts disclose
“KCC Funding - Universal 41,119.18”
“While the preschool appears operationally viable at present, rebuilding reserves and improving long-term financial resilience should now become strategic priorities.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
- Sarah Fraserchair
- Daniel Chaplin
- Rhianna Perry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £81k | £88k |
| 31/08/2024 | £73k | £78k |
| 31/08/2023 | £75k | £72k |
| 31/08/2022 | £60k | £65k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £66k |
Common questions
Is SHOREHAM VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,664.59 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of total net assets to £8,572.81. The independent financial review notes that reserves reduced significantly due to operational pressure and high staffing costs relative to turnover. The trustees indicate that while the setting is currently operationally viable, rebuilding reserves is a strategic priority. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.