HEYSIDE PRE-SCHOOL
TO PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION IN A STIMULATING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL CHILDREN AGED 2 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OLD.THE PRE-SCHOOL OPERATES IN ST MARK'S CHURCH HALL, HEYSIDE, ROYTON, OLDHAM AND IS OPEN FOR 38 WEEKS OF THE YEAR (TERM TIME ONLY). WE OFFER BOTH SESSIONAL AND FULL DAY CARE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8.00 AM AND 4.30 PM.
Objects
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: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;2. ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS;3. INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £33,198, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover one month's expenditure. The charity reports that income levels fluctuate termly, with the lowest levels in the Autumn term, and notes that a shift towards lower-paying government-funded children has impacted finances.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it necessary that unrestricted funds should be sufficient to cover on month's expenditure and support costs.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Lauren Elwoodchair
- DARRYLL ELWOOD
- Gemma Roscoe
- Jade Bowden
- Peter Coles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £153k | £128k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £117k |
| 31/03/2023 | £103k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £108k | £111k |
| 31/03/2021 | £110k | £103k |
Common questions
Is HEYSIDE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £33,198, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover one month's expenditure. The charity reports that income levels fluctuate termly, with the lowest levels in the Autumn term, and notes that a shift towards lower-paying government-funded children has impacted finances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2018 | £10k | Growing Community |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Chorleywood PCC | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL
- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
- HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- HEATHCOT PRE-SCHOOL LTD
- NETHER HEYFORD PRE-SCHOOL
- NEW MILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEYSIDE PRE-SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEATHCOT PRE-SCHOOL LTD | £185k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NETHER HEYFORD PRE-SCHOOL | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |