Horns Drove Community Childcare Ltd
Provision of pre-school care and education, after-school care and holiday club
Objects
The objects of the Pre-school (?the Objects?) 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:- 4.1 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; 4.2 Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs; 4.3 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 company reported a loss of £12,925 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a profit of £7,893 in the prior year. Net assets decreased from £177,820 to £164,895, reflecting the current year's deficit. The directors confirmed the company is entitled to exemption from audit requirements under the Companies Act 2006.
What the accounts disclose
“Net assets 164,895 177,820”
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
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Alexandra Wales
- Faye Alexandra Burton
- Julie Margaret Meintjes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £297k | £279k |
| 31/08/2024 | £282k | £267k |
| 31/08/2023 | £263k | £266k |
| 31/08/2022 | £253k | £209k |
| 31/08/2021 | £186k | £162k |
Common questions
Is Horns Drove Community Childcare Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the company reported a loss of £12,925 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a profit of £7,893 in the prior year. Net assets decreased from £177,820 to £164,895, reflecting the current year's deficit. The directors confirmed the company is entitled to exemption from audit requirements under the Companies Act 2006.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- HAYLING COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE OAKS COMMUNITY NURSERY
- CHADDLEWOOD PRE-SCHOOL
- LITTLE DRAGONS CHILD CARE CENTRE LIMITED
- THE KINDERGARTEN
- HARLOW HILLTOP PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horns Drove Community Childcare Ltd | £297k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HAYLING COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE OAKS COMMUNITY NURSERY | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHADDLEWOOD PRE-SCHOOL | £339k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LITTLE DRAGONS CHILD CARE CENTRE LIMITED | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KINDERGARTEN | £116k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |