ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“Nursery Education Funding of £146,968” — page 6
“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
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
- Investing charity funds 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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (20/01/2016)
Trustees
- AGNIESKA TYMINSKA
- Bongani Matjeke
- Ellen Greaves-Anderson
- JULIAN ELVESTAD
- Jennifer childs
- Katie Emberson
- Sophie Rust
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL | £170k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S PRE-SCHOOL | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST MICHAELS PLAYGROUP | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST MICHAEL'S PRE-SCHOOL | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MICHAEL'S FAMILY CENTRE | £597k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |