THE GARDEN PRE-SCHOOL
The provision of pre school education.
Objects
(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT) OF CHILDREN BELOW COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE, AND (B) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION FOR SUCH CHILDREN IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE BY: PROVIDING FOR ANY CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION BY REASON OF THE CHILD'S RELIGIOUS PERSUASION, RACIAL ORIGIN, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC BACKGROUND A SAFE AND SATISFYING PRE-SCHOOL IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,444 for the year ended 31 August 2025, although the trustees note this would have been a surplus of £4,318 if adjusted for prior-year council funding timing. The trustees declare the charity remains financially viable with stable staffing and constant attendance numbers. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Council Funding 94,743” — page 7
“Cost of Fundraising 142” — page 7
“We intend to work towards maintaining our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to three months of income.” — page 5
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
- Investing charity funds 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Glyn Robert Lumley
- Janet Irene Lumley
- Kathryn Mount
- Linda Sylvia Coles
- Lynn Elizabeth Oakes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £133k | £147k |
| 31/08/2024 | £161k | £139k |
| 31/08/2023 | £125k | £126k |
| 31/08/2022 | £109k | £99k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £80k |
Common questions
Is THE GARDEN PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £13,444 for the year ended 31 August 2025, although the trustees note this would have been a surplus of £4,318 if adjusted for prior-year council funding timing. The trustees declare the charity remains financially viable with stable staffing and constant attendance numbers. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.