RIDING MILL PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED
Riding Mill Pre-School Ltd is a registered charity that aims to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
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:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY 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;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND THE RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C) 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 generated a net surplus of £41,994 for the year, adding to unrestricted reserves which total £65,262. The trustees report that while inflation is outpacing government funding, the charity remains financially stable with sufficient reserves to continue operations. The trustees also confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Pre-school would be able to continue its provision for a period of 3 to 6 months without unnecessary disruption in the event of a delay or fall in grant funding.” — page 6
“During the year £184 was paid to Carole Smith and £45 paid to Alexandra Wade, both Trustees of the charity. The payments were the reimbursement of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2026)
Trustees
- Alexandra Sarah Wade
- Bethany Katherine Swash Armstrong
- CAROLE SMITH
- Jennifer Stephenson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £125k | £82k |
| 31/07/2024 | £65k | £71k |
| 31/07/2023 | £43k | £68k |
| 31/07/2022 | £66k | £66k |
| 31/07/2021 | £91k | £68k |
Common questions
Is RIDING MILL PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £41,994 for the year, adding to unrestricted reserves which total £65,262. The trustees report that while inflation is outpacing government funding, the charity remains financially stable with sufficient reserves to continue operations. The trustees also confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 05/01/2017 | £2k | Towards New equipment |