HEYHOUSES CHURCH OF ENGLAND NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED
To advance the education of children below compulsory school age by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities and to advance the education of pupils attending Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School by furthering the charitable purposes of the Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School Fund.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £34,189 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £283,983. The trustees acknowledge that the desired level of reserves has not been achieved due to £526,395 being tied in tangible fixed assets, though they remain confident in the charity's ability to continue activities. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in the report.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are aware of the fact that with £526,395 tied in tangible fixed assets, the desired level of reserves have not been achieved.” — page 7
“In 2014, the charity was granted a £540,000 loan by The Lytham Schools Foundation. The amount outstanding at 31/08/2025 was £264,250 (2024:£288,750).” — page 20
“During the year, the charity received grants and donations totalling £38,594 (2024: £69,066) from The Lytham Schools Foundation to fund interest charges on the above loan and also support the nursery's summer and easter holiday activities.” — page 20
“In 2014, the charity was granted a £540,000 loan by The Lytham Schools Foundation. The amount outstanding at 31/08/2025 was £264,250 (2024:£288,750).” — page 20
“During the year, the charity received grants and donations totalling £38,594 (2024: £69,066) from The Lytham Schools Foundation to fund interest charges on the above loan and also support the nursery's summer and easter holiday activities.” — page 20
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03658981
Company officers (Companies House)
- GIBBONS, Philip Michael on trustee list
- BROWN, Denise Gillian on trustee list
- HODGSON, Elizabeth Anne on trustee list
- BARNES, Clive Errol on trustee list
- ATKINSON, Helen Cecilia on trustee list
Trustees
- HELEN CECILIA ATKINSONchair
- CLIVE ERROL BARNES
- DENISE GILLIAN BROWN
- ELIZABETH ANNE HODGSON
- Philip Gibbons
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £374k | £408k |
| 31/08/2024 | £408k | £421k |
| 31/08/2023 | £427k | £463k |
| 31/08/2022 | £297k | £335k |
| 31/08/2021 | £234k | £265k |
Common questions
Is HEYHOUSES CHURCH OF ENGLAND NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £34,189 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £283,983. The trustees acknowledge that the desired level of reserves has not been achieved due to £526,395 being tied in tangible fixed assets, though they remain confident in the charity's ability to continue activities. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention in the report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEYHOUSES CHURCH OF ENGLAND NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED | £374k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| VITA ET PAX SCHOOL (COCKFOSTERS) LIMITED | £972k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE CHILDREN'S UNIVERSITY LIMITED | £795k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL (COLCHESTER) LIMITED | £7.0m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST THOMAS A BECKETT NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |