WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED

Registered charity 1121726 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We provide full day care for children aged 3 months to 4 years 11 months

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Latest income
£390k
Latest spending
£342k
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £170,909 against a policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient for 12 months of sustainability. The charity reported a net income increase to £47,561, driven by higher fees and government grants, while noting that changes in funding payment terms have impacted resource control.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: RJBS Accountants Limited, a company where Trustee Mrs J Pyke is a Director, received £9,584 for accounts, bookkeeping, payroll and examiner services.
“It was agreed by the board on 18 October 2025 to continue to use RJBS Accountants Limited for indepenent examiners, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll services. Mrs. J Pyke (Treasurer) is a Director of this Company. During the period under review RJBS Accountants received £9,584 (including VAT) for their services.” — page 17
“Mrs E Cross, was paid to help as relief staff which is separate from her duties as chairperson. During the year she received in wages £11,801 (2024, £11,826).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mrs E Cross received £11,801 in wages for relief staff duties.
“It was agreed by the board on 18 October 2025 to continue to use RJBS Accountants Limited for indepenent examiners, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll services. Mrs. J Pyke (Treasurer) is a Director of this Company. During the period under review RJBS Accountants received £9,584 (including VAT) for their services.” — page 17
“Mrs E Cross, was paid to help as relief staff which is separate from her duties as chairperson. During the year she received in wages £11,801 (2024, £11,826).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr L Palmer's partner received £113.59 for expense reimbursement.
“It was agreed by the board on 18 October 2025 to continue to use RJBS Accountants Limited for indepenent examiners, annual accounts, bookkeeping and payroll services. Mrs. J Pyke (Treasurer) is a Director of this Company. During the period under review RJBS Accountants received £9,584 (including VAT) for their services.” — page 17
“Mrs E Cross, was paid to help as relief staff which is separate from her duties as chairperson. During the year she received in wages £11,801 (2024, £11,826).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £450k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£390k£342k
30/09/2024£387k£309k
30/09/2023£242k£264k
30/09/2022£263k£171k
30/09/2021£211k£220k

Common questions

Is WILLOW NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £170,909 against a policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient for 12 months of sustainability. The charity reported a net income increase to £47,561, driven by higher fees and government grants, while noting that changes in funding payment terms have impacted resource control. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.