DANBURY PRE-SCHOOL
The charity provides Pre-School childcare facilities and a Before and After School club for the local community in Danbury, Essex. It strives to enhance the development and education of children, primarily of Pre-School age, by offering appropriate play, education, care facilities and training courses. Instigating, adhering and furthering the objectives of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £21,149 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £100,083. The trustees note that these cash balances are sufficient to allow all creditors to be paid on time.
What the accounts disclose
“The Management Committee tries to ensure that there are unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover three months operating costs.” — page 5
“During the year, the preschool manager was appointed as a trustee of the Charity. They are employed by the Charity in a staff capacity, separate from their duties as a trustee. In respect of this employment, the trustee received: - Remuneration: £26,181 - Employer Pension Contributions: £783” — page 11
Trustees
- Amy Emily Jones
- Ella Jean Anne Barrowman
- Ian Weir
- Michelle Collier
- Sarah Hannah Butt Gardner
- Stacey Ann Turk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £180k | £201k |
| 05/04/2024 | £152k | £177k |
| 05/04/2023 | £166k | £152k |
| 05/04/2022 | £172k | £167k |
| 05/04/2021 | £161k | £164k |
Common questions
Is DANBURY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £21,149 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £100,083. The trustees note that these cash balances are sufficient to allow all creditors to be paid on time. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2005 | £3k | Additional play resources |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANBURY PRE-SCHOOL | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TUTBURY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DATCHWORTH PRE-SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DALTON PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY | £423k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HANBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BODMIN PRE-SCHOOL | £138k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |