ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL

Registered charity 1110379 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MICHAELS, ST MICHAELS PETERBOROUGH

St. Michael's is a pre-school for children aged between 2 years and 4years 11months. We cater for all children without discrimination. We have a capacity of 26 children per session and are open for 10 sessions per week - Mon-Fri 8.30-11.30am / 12.00pm-3.00pm. We are open in line with school term times.

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.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE ST MICHAELS PARISH, STANGROUND, PETERBOROUGH.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£170k
Latest spending
£188k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased to £169,964 from £184,090 in the previous year, while total expenditure increased to £187,991, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity maintained unrestricted cash reserves of £77,824, which the trustees confirm are above the required policy level of £28,584.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: NEF Funding (87% of income)
“Nursery Education Funding of £146,968” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient funds to meet its Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON) obligations in the event of closure. In addition, reserves are maintained to cover three months’ notice for building rental and insurance commitments. (held: £78k)
“The reserves policy states that the preschool aims to hold sufficient funds to meet its Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON) obligations in the event of closure. In addition, reserves are maintained to cover three months’ notice for building rental and insurance commitments.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

In its annual return the charity told the Commission it is also regulated by: Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education). This is the charity’s own declaration; it is not a rating and has not been verified by the Commission or by this site.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Peterborough City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£170k£188k
31/10/2024£184k£168k
31/10/2023£162k£149k
31/10/2022£174k£145k
31/10/2021£147k£141k

Common questions

Is ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £169,964 from £184,090 in the previous year, while total expenditure increased to £187,991, resulting in a net deficit for the period. Despite this, the charity maintained unrestricted cash reserves of £77,824, which the trustees confirm are above the required policy level of £28,584. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL£170k—0above—no doubt
ST MICHAEL'S PRE-SCHOOL FY2025£116k—0unclear—noted
ST MICHAELS PLAYGROUP FY2025£126k—0unclear—noted
ST MICHAEL'S PRE-SCHOOL FY2025£220k—0unclear—no doubt
ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP FY2025£178k—0unclear—no doubt
ST MICHAEL'S FAMILY CENTRE FY2025£597k—0unclear—no doubt

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