DALLOW COMMUNITY NURSERY
Our nursery is based in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are open all year round offering 15 hours and 30 hours free government funded nursery spaces for 2,3 and 4 year old children. We also offer full day child care at a very affordable rate.
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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 accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £146,817 against a policy target of six months' expenses. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £5,693 for the year, with total incoming resources of £338,840 primarily from grants and charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“We are endeavouring to build up a reserve to enable us to pay six months expenses should no income be available.” — page 5
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
- Investment
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Madihah Saghirchair
- Kerri Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £339k | £333k |
| 31/03/2024 | £340k | £328k |
| 31/03/2023 | £314k | £296k |
| 31/03/2022 | £336k | £316k |
| 31/03/2021 | £319k | £314k |
Common questions
Is DALLOW COMMUNITY NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £146,817 against a policy target of six months' expenses. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £5,693 for the year, with total incoming resources of £338,840 primarily from grants and charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2005 | £30k | Childrens playground |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NORTH LEEDS COMMUNITY NURSERY
- ST MICHAEL'S COMMUNITY NURSERY
- MALDWYN NURSERY AND FAMILY CENTRE
- REDWELL NURSERY
- DICKORY DOCK NURSERY
- HOLWELL NURSERY SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALLOW COMMUNITY NURSERY | £339k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH LEEDS COMMUNITY NURSERY | £448k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S COMMUNITY NURSERY | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MALDWYN NURSERY AND FAMILY CENTRE | £630k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDWELL NURSERY | £161k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DICKORY DOCK NURSERY | £741k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |