TADPOLES COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
Tadpoles is a committee run pre-school for children from the age of 2 years to school age.
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 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 SUCH 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 reported a net loss of £7,963.75 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £61,511.46 to £53,547.71. The filing is explicitly described as 'Unaudited Accounts' and was signed by the Management Committee on 7th October 2025.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ruby Peacockchair
- Daniel Englefield
- Karen Tulley
- Lucy Chennells
- Molly Grace Grossman
- Natalie Parkinson
- Robin Saunders
- YINGHUA WU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £168k | £176k |
| 31/08/2024 | £162k | £147k |
| 31/08/2023 | £122k | £117k |
| 31/08/2022 | £161k | £116k |
| 31/08/2021 | £132k | £149k |
Common questions
Is TADPOLES COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £7,963.75 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £61,511.46 to £53,547.71. The filing is explicitly described as 'Unaudited Accounts' and was signed by the Management Committee on 7th October 2025.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2012 | £4k | Outdoor Sheltered Area |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- PUDDLEDUCKS PRE-SCHOOL (WORKSOP)
- PADDOCKS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- MALDON COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
- THE KINDERGARTEN
- TOT'S PRE-SCHOOL
- ST TUDY PRESCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TADPOLES COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PUDDLEDUCKS PRE-SCHOOL (WORKSOP) | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PADDOCKS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALDON COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KINDERGARTEN | £116k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOT'S PRE-SCHOOL | £286k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |