HEXTABLE VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School for 2 to 4 year olds.
Objects
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 FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £10,007 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £34,576 from £44,583 the previous year. The trustees report that the main challenges were minimum wage increases and fuel costs, noting that the charity is dependent on continuing grant funding from Kent County Council. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm they will continue to spend carefully and maintain reserves adequate to meet contractual obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“S Jefferies received remuneration of £25,672 (2023 - £22,421) during the year, no remuneration was paid to any other trustees.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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 expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Stuart Smithchair
- Carrie-Ann Markey
- Elena Stone
- Lianne Hawkins
- Lisa Harrison
- Nicola Bigwood
- Samantha Jefferies
- Victoria Parker-Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £179k | £189k |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £192k |
| 31/12/2022 | £159k | £175k |
| 31/12/2021 | £145k | £137k |
| 31/12/2020 | £130k | £122k |
Common questions
Is HEXTABLE VILLAGE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £10,007 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £34,576 from £44,583 the previous year. The trustees report that the main challenges were minimum wage increases and fuel costs, noting that the charity is dependent on continuing grant funding from Kent County Council. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm they will continue to spend carefully and maintain reserves adequate to meet contractual obligations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.