GREAT DALBY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
We are a small Pre School operating near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, catering for children from the age of 2 1/2 - 4 years. We provide a traditional pre school setting for young children, helping to prepare them for their school journey. We have a good OFSTED rating
Objects
THE AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL IS 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 GROUP AND BY:A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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 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 AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCEEE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the preschool generated a surplus of £6,161.18 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £93,941.11 against expenditure of £80,787.96. The treasurer's report indicates the preschool is running smoothly with no restrictions on operations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- JOANNE MULLAchair
- EMILY SMITH
- RUSSELL LEE YOUNG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £94k | £70k |
| 31/08/2024 | £69k | £69k |
| 31/08/2023 | £59k | £60k |
| 31/08/2022 | £48k | £62k |
| 31/08/2021 | £58k | £49k |
Common questions
Is GREAT DALBY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the preschool generated a surplus of £6,161.18 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £93,941.11 against expenditure of £80,787.96. The treasurer's report indicates the preschool is running smoothly with no restrictions on operations.