HARTEST PRE-SCHOOL
Hartest Pre-School is an Ofsted-Registered childcare provider offering pre-school education. Our service is available to children aged 20 months until school age. Our setting is fully inclusive offering equal opportunities to all. We operate term times only.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income gain of £1,925.57 for the year ended August 31, 2025, following a decrease in total income to £83,894.69 and an increase in expenses to £88,967.89. The trustees note that staffing costs decreased due to a vacancy, while other costs such as pensions, utilities, and insurance increased substantially. The committee plans to monitor spending closely and adjust wages in line with future minimum wage changes.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Caroline Pask-Finchchair
- Bethany Mann
- Isobel Burroughs
- Jennifer Humphreys
- Katy Robertson
- Sarah Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £94k | £92k |
| 31/08/2024 | £98k | £93k |
| 31/08/2023 | £95k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £89k | £82k |
| 31/08/2021 | £77k | £68k |
Common questions
Is HARTEST PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income gain of £1,925.57 for the year ended August 31, 2025, following a decrease in total income to £83,894.69 and an increase in expenses to £88,967.89. The trustees note that staffing costs decreased due to a vacancy, while other costs such as pensions, utilities, and insurance increased substantially. The committee plans to monitor spending closely and adjust wages in line with future minimum wage changes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.