LITTLE STARS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Little Stars Christian Preschool is based in the town centre of Leamington Spa, serving the local community by supporting young children and their carers, as they learn through play. At Little Stars children have room to "grow" - they are loved and cared for here. This can only be achieved through working in partnership with their parents/carers.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (INCLUDING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT) OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATED WITH LEAMINGTON SPA BAPTIST CHURCH (LSBC) TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION FOR SUCH CHILDREN IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANY CHILD WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BY REASON OF THE CHILD'S RELIGIOUS PERSUASION, RACIAL ORIGIN, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC BACKGROUND, A SAFE AND SATISFYING PRE-SCHOOL IN A NURTURING LOVING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,503 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £33,145. The trustees note that financial pressures from rising costs and reduced parental contributions were managed through core funding from Warwickshire County Council and community support.
What the accounts disclose
“The Preschool’s reserves policy is intended to ensure that Little Stars Christian Preschool maintains adequate funds to continue operating as a going concern.” — page 2
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Ian Michael Doncasterchair
- Amanda Kilgour
- Komborerai Blessing Simango
- Sara Diane Rouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £143k | £135k |
| 31/08/2024 | £130k | £135k |
| 31/08/2023 | £118k | £133k |
| 31/08/2022 | £117k | £108k |
| 31/08/2021 | £83k | £89k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE STARS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,503 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £33,145. The trustees note that financial pressures from rising costs and reduced parental contributions were managed through core funding from Warwickshire County Council and community support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- ST HELEN'S PRESCHOOL LITTLE STARS
- LITTLE SAINTS PRE SCHOOL
- lITTLE ANGELS (BOREHAMWOOD) PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE SAPLINGS PRESCHOOL
- LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL
- CHERBOURG'S LITTLE STARS PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE STARS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST HELEN'S PRESCHOOL LITTLE STARS | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE SAINTS PRE SCHOOL | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| lITTLE ANGELS (BOREHAMWOOD) PRE-SCHOOL | £289k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE SAPLINGS PRESCHOOL | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |