KANES HILL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Provide care & education for children aged between 2 years 9 months to five years old. Referrals can be made for 2 year olds with special consideration.
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 generated a surplus of £12,282.26 for the year, with total receipts of £158,684.64 against total payments of £146,402.38. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient reserves to cover three months of operating expenditure and potential redundancy costs. The closing bank balance increased to £60,657.39, indicating adequate liquidity for ongoing operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity currently has a reserve fo cover 3 months of operating expenditure, along with enough funds to cover redundancies for all employees, if eligible.”
“There were some minor anomalies, with mis-calculations and figures transcribed incorrectly in the account book, but overall, no major issues.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls 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
- Aimee Burling
- Kelly McNally
- Lorna Lanham
- Rosemary Hickey
- Zoie Hoskin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £146k |
| 31/03/2024 | £145k | £117k |
| 31/03/2023 | £109k | £107k |
| 31/03/2022 | £104k | £117k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £117k |
Common questions
Is KANES HILL PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £12,282.26 for the year, with total receipts of £158,684.64 against total payments of £146,402.38. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient reserves to cover three months of operating expenditure and potential redundancy costs. The closing bank balance increased to £60,657.39, indicating adequate liquidity for ongoing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.