CATERPILLAR NURSERY (LEAMINGTON SPA) LIMITED
PROVISION OF PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
Objects
The objects of the Pre-School (“the Objects”) 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:-3.1 Offering appropriate play, education and care 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;3.2 Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £27,692 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £59,270. The trustees acknowledge the need to build cash reserves and monitor the situation closely, noting that the rented building is reaching the end of its serviceable lifespan. The charity is eligible for independent examination rather than audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees, where applicable, pay fees in respect of their children on the same basis as other parents.” — page 15
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Joseph Cannon
- Robert John Nash
- Verity Maclean
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £178k | £150k |
| 31/07/2024 | £146k | £127k |
| 31/07/2023 | £130k | £148k |
| 31/07/2022 | £120k | £107k |
| 31/07/2021 | £71k | £78k |
Common questions
Is CATERPILLAR NURSERY (LEAMINGTON SPA) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £27,692 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £59,270. The trustees acknowledge the need to build cash reserves and monitor the situation closely, noting that the rented building is reaching the end of its serviceable lifespan. The charity is eligible for independent examination rather than audit under the small companies regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- CATERPILLARS PRESCHOOL AT CALMORE
- CATERPILLARS PRE-SCHOOL (ESSEX)
- KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO
- LITTLE NIPPERS PRE-SCHOOL
- SOUTH HILL CENTRE
- LITTLE JIMMY'S PRESCHOOL LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR NURSERY (LEAMINGTON SPA) LIMITED | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATERPILLARS PRESCHOOL AT CALMORE | £325k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATERPILLARS PRE-SCHOOL (ESSEX) | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSHURST CATERPILLARS CIO | £129k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE NIPPERS PRE-SCHOOL | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH HILL CENTRE | £567k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |