LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL
Little Sparks Preschool-We are a preschool that caters for children 2 - 5 years of age. We offer the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £39,310 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income rising to £167,519. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £96,888, while an additional £39,609 was designated for potential closure costs. The trustees believe the current cash levels are adequate, though they monitor risks related to lease uncertainties and staffing.
What the accounts disclose
“Norfolk County Council Funding: £161,392” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Karen Rowleychair
- Jacqueline Walker
- Karen Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £168k | £128k |
| 31/08/2024 | £138k | £117k |
| 31/08/2023 | £108k | £119k |
| 31/08/2022 | £126k | £124k |
| 31/08/2021 | £116k | £113k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £39,310 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income rising to £167,519. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £96,888, while an additional £39,609 was designated for potential closure costs. The trustees believe the current cash levels are adequate, though they monitor risks related to lease uncertainties and staffing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SOUTHLAKE ST JAMES | 1 | £63k |
Charities like this
- BRIGHT SPARKS KINDERGARTEN LTD
- LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE BERRIES PRE-SCHOOL
- BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL
- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SPARKS PRESCHOOL | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHT SPARKS KINDERGARTEN LTD | £210k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE SPINNAKERS PRE-SCHOOL | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE BERRIES PRE-SCHOOL | £424k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |