LITTLE SWANS (NORFOLK)
To offer the best possible pre-school and extended school education for the children in its care provided through a learning through play curriculum in a safe setting.
Objects
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PATENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION OF MEANS.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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £57,859 to £45,228, resulting in a net expenditure of £12,631 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to ensure continuity of activities. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“Miss L Syer, a relative of a trustee, received £24,172 (2024 - £25,835) for her role as Manager.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity 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
- 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
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2021)
Trustees
- Amber Scott-Curtis
- Hannah Player
- Jessica Syer
- Megan Webster
- Sarah Hislop
- Susan Rose
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £98k | £110k |
| 31/08/2024 | £123k | £127k |
| 31/08/2023 | £110k | £90k |
| 31/08/2022 | £71k | £72k |
| 31/08/2021 | £87k | £76k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE SWANS (NORFOLK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £57,859 to £45,228, resulting in a net expenditure of £12,631 for the year. The trustees report that reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to ensure continuity of activities. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.