BUSHYTAILS PRE-SCHOOL
Bushytails Pre-school is a charity run, community based Pre-school for children aged 2-5 years. We are Ofsted registered and are part of the EYFS. We provide a safe, fun learning environment with a multisensory (secure) play area. All money raised by the charity pays for it to run. It covers the costs of staff, premises and a lot of vital equipment for the benefit of the children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted funds totaling £161,233.11 in income and £132,876.74 in expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity held cash and bank balances of £73,806.92 at year-end and incurred no fundraising costs. The filing notes a substantial increase in rent and improved grant income, with no material uncertainties or governance issues disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“A specific policy (BT-POL-009) was carried forward into the year setting a target working capital figure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Joanna Faye Livingstonechair
- Amy Forrest
- Mellissa Rowland
- Sian Young
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £161k | £133k |
| 31/08/2024 | £144k | £125k |
| 31/08/2023 | £133k | £144k |
| 31/08/2022 | £120k | £122k |
| 31/08/2021 | £113k | £116k |
Common questions
Is BUSHYTAILS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted funds totaling £161,233.11 in income and £132,876.74 in expenditure for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, the charity held cash and bank balances of £73,806.92 at year-end and incurred no fundraising costs. The filing notes a substantial increase in rent and improved grant income, with no material uncertainties or governance issues disclosed. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSHYTAILS PRE-SCHOOL | £161k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROUGHTON PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLEY PARK PRE SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |