JIGSAW - PRESCHOOL (WESTERN WARDS)
Provision of childcare and education to children aged 2 until entry to school, in the Locks Heath (Western Wards) area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £23,625 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £37,968. The trustees report that free cash reserves stood at £34,465, which is below their stated ideal target of £36,500. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves that Jigsaw should aspire to is £36,500. This is approximately 1 academic term of expenditure or 33% of annual expenditure.” — page 5
“The following Trustee was employed as operations manager by the Charity during the year: Mrs J L Robinson remuneration £30,427 (2024 £28,802)” — page 16
“The following Trustee was employed as operations manager by the Charity during the year: Mrs J L Robinson remuneration £30,427 (2024 £28,802)” — page 16
Trustees
- Joanna Robinsonchair
- Carla Rawson
- Charlotte Cakar
- Claire Bentley
- JESSICA BAILEY
- Lauren May Smith
- Lisa Prentice
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £146k | £125k |
| 31/08/2024 | £122k | £106k |
| 31/08/2023 | £146k | £157k |
| 31/08/2022 | £147k | £169k |
| 31/08/2021 | £146k | £170k |
Common questions
Is JIGSAW - PRESCHOOL (WESTERN WARDS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £23,625 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £37,968. The trustees report that free cash reserves stood at £34,465, which is below their stated ideal target of £36,500. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/11/2012 | £7k | All Weather surface on the outside play area |