HAPPY HANDS PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
Full day care providers.
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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 the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £96,167 at the end of the period, which the trustees utilized for building upgrades and maintenance. The trustees' report indicates a policy to hold reserves to cover expenses such as staff redundancy and future building projects, with forecasted running costs expected to increase. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming the accounts accord with accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
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
- 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
- Jennifer Callaghanchair
- Angela Moffatt
- Angela Smith
- Kit Hang Tsang
- Laura Clarke
- MAUREEN ALDOUS
- PHILOMENA B WASHINGTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | £181k | £191k |
| 07/08/2024 | £172k | £172k |
| 07/08/2023 | £162k | £148k |
| 07/08/2022 | £119k | £119k |
| 31/08/2021 | £133k | £115k |
Common questions
Is HAPPY HANDS PRE-SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £96,167 at the end of the period, which the trustees utilized for building upgrades and maintenance. The trustees' report indicates a policy to hold reserves to cover expenses such as staff redundancy and future building projects, with forecasted running costs expected to increase. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming the accounts accord with accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.