Oakway Nursery
Pre-school education
Objects
THE OBJECT OF OAKWAY DAY NURSERY IS 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 AND BY: (A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY; (B) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO BEST SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDING OR ACCESSING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ORGANISATIONS ON THE OAKWAY SCHOOLS SITE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £66,203, driven by a net income of £22,661. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient and prudent, noting that running costs are funded entirely by council grants. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As the charity receives regular grants from the council to cover the day-to-day running costs of the day nursery, this level of reserves is considered to be sufficient and prudent by the directors.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
- Claire Byron
- Colin George Hinds
- Rita Kumari SAILOPAL
- Robert Hardcastle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £94k | £71k |
| 29/02/2024 | £83k | £67k |
| 28/02/2023 | £67k | £81k |
| 28/02/2022 | £77k | £42k |
| 28/02/2021 | £83k | £85k |
Common questions
Is Oakway Nursery financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves increased to £66,203, driven by a net income of £22,661. The trustees consider this level of reserves sufficient and prudent, noting that running costs are funded entirely by council grants. The filing confirms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2010 | £6k | Oakway Day Nursery - Infotech for the under fives |