MILFORD PRE-SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER
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:3.1 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 ABILITY3.2 ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS;3.3 INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the 2024-2025 academic year with a profit of £13,799.85, resulting in total net assets of £39,194. The trustees report that the company is in credit and has not used its reserve account, which is held to cover potential statutory redundancy payments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Government funding. Each 3-5 year old receives fifteen hours of free childcare per week. The money is paid to the setting through the Loca! Authority. This funding forms the majority of the company’s income.” — page 4
“To ensure the company runs smoothly during quieter periods and does not fall into debt the trustees agreed to hold a reserve account containing a minimum of £10,300.00”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
Trustees
- Diane Gayle
- Hollie Walsh
- Joe Bacon
- Kimberley Peters
- Nicola Rhodes
- Rebecca Elleray
- Ruth Porter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £101k | £87k |
| 31/08/2024 | £77k | £73k |
| 31/08/2023 | £62k | £70k |
| 31/08/2022 | £83k | £76k |
| 31/08/2021 | £76k | £72k |
Common questions
Is MILFORD PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the 2024-2025 academic year with a profit of £13,799.85, resulting in total net assets of £39,194. The trustees report that the company is in credit and has not used its reserve account, which is held to cover potential statutory redundancy payments. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.