BAMFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Runs a pre-school for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,512 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £34,137 to £21,625. The trustees note that the wages bill represents around 80% of expenditure and highlight a funding shortfall relative to the Early Years National Funding rate. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a proper understanding with no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 3 54,717 49,686” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Severn Trent
- Alpkit Foundation
Trustees
- Stephen Rooneychair
- Kate Wilkinson-Cross
- Michael Sharratt
- Neil Wilkinson
- Penelope Julia Orr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £57k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £58k | £57k |
| 31/08/2023 | £50k | £53k |
| 31/08/2022 | £42k | £49k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £38k |
Common questions
Is BAMFORD PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £12,512 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £34,137 to £21,625. The trustees note that the wages bill represents around 80% of expenditure and highlight a funding shortfall relative to the Early Years National Funding rate. Despite the deficit, the independent examiner confirmed that the accounts give a proper understanding with no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.