LITTLE ACORNS (OAKLANDS)
Childcare facilities during term time for children aged 2 until they they start nursery school at 3 years.
Objects
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £18,364 at the end of the period, having generated a surplus of £1,538 against total receipts of £55,878. The trustees' report indicates a policy to utilize incoming resources in the short term for the charity's objectives, retaining reserves only to cover unforeseen expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to utilise a majority of the incoming resources in the short term for the furtherance of the charity’s objectives. The reserves that are retained are held to ensure that any unforeseen expenses or costs increased can be covered.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Shay Goochchair
- Kimberley Dalton
- Rebeka Morgan
- jane scates
- sade crawford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £56k | £54k |
| 31/08/2024 | £57k | £43k |
| 31/08/2023 | £30k | £31k |
| 31/08/2022 | £33k | £36k |
| 31/08/2021 | £48k | £38k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE ACORNS (OAKLANDS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £18,364 at the end of the period, having generated a surplus of £1,538 against total receipts of £55,878. The trustees' report indicates a policy to utilize incoming resources in the short term for the charity's objectives, retaining reserves only to cover unforeseen expenses. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.