GREAT FINBOROUGH & BUXHALL UNDER 5'S
Committee run pre-school for 5's and under.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the preschool ended the financial year in a positive position with a current account balance of £34,406, supported by consistent government funding. The trustees note that financial stability was maintained through strong enrolment and restored financial positions, although donations dropped significantly compared to the previous year. The reserve policy targets an emergency contingency equal to one term's total expenditure, with current designated funds covering redundancy liabilities and this contingency.
What the accounts disclose
“Funding & Fees- Although, the preschool started the new term with a strong enrolment we have seen a significant drop of £12,332 in fees. However, majority of children enrolled actually qualify for the free 30hrs grant funding from the Suffolk County Council. This working incentive has boosted enrolment numbers over the financial year and seen an extra £16,524 in grant funding” — page 1
“The Easter Egg Hunt Event raised £551.60 less costs of £81.56.”
“It is an account with a designated fund to meet redundancy liabilities and an emergency general contingency reserve equal to one term’s total expenditure.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/11/2024)
Trustees
- Natalie Doblechair
- Rebekah Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £80k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £81k | £73k |
| 31/08/2023 | £57k | £62k |
| 31/08/2022 | £57k | £65k |
| 31/08/2021 | £62k | £66k |
Common questions
Is GREAT FINBOROUGH & BUXHALL UNDER 5'S financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the preschool ended the financial year in a positive position with a current account balance of £34,406, supported by consistent government funding. The trustees note that financial stability was maintained through strong enrolment and restored financial positions, although donations dropped significantly compared to the previous year. The reserve policy targets an emergency contingency equal to one term's total expenditure, with current designated funds covering redundancy liabilities and this contingency. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.