CHRIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL ( HANHAM, BRISTOL )
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 a community based group and by offering appropriate care and education through play.
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 charity reported a net expenditure of £5,168 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £73,709 to £68,541. The accounts state the charity is able to continue as a going concern based on its ability to generate its own income. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustee Marie Smith received a remuneration of £35,819.87 from an employment with the charity. The employer pension contributions of £887.46 were paid on behalf of the trustee.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Samantha Mitchellchair
- Amy Gerrish
- Charlotte Nicholls
- Chelsie Galdies
- Emma Louise Webb
- Hannah Amesbury
- Marie Smith
- Sydney Grimshaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £203k | £209k |
| 31/08/2024 | £215k | £169k |
| 31/08/2023 | £142k | £154k |
| 31/08/2022 | £143k | £154k |
| 31/08/2021 | £119k | £121k |
Common questions
Is CHRIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL ( HANHAM, BRISTOL ) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £5,168 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £73,709 to £68,541. The accounts state the charity is able to continue as a going concern based on its ability to generate its own income. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PALOMA FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE CROSS TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- ST CHARLES CATHOLIC PRE SCHOOL
- CREECH ST MICHAEL COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
- CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (LICHFIELD)
- DITTON CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL
- ST MARYS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH PRE SCHOOL ( HANHAM, BRISTOL ) | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHARLES CATHOLIC PRE SCHOOL | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CREECH ST MICHAEL COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (LICHFIELD) | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DITTON CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL | £150k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARYS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |