ARLESEY PRE-SCHOOL
We are a pre-school set in in the village of Arlesey in Beds. OFSTED registered and provide early education for children aged 2 until the age of 5. We can cater for 26 children per session and run 9 sessions a week. We are self funding so receive no additional monies other than for over 3's from the county council. We fund raise at least 5 times a year to support the running of the pre-school
Objects
The aims of the pre-school are 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, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups, 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 recognition of such needs in the local areas(c) instigating and adhering to and furthering the aims and objects of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,738.13 at the end of the fiscal year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover emergencies. The document does not disclose a reserves policy target, nor does it report any financial difficulties or going concern issues.
What the accounts disclose
“There is no formal process in recruiting any Trustees, they rely heavily on one of the Committee members to undertake that role.” — page 1
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/10/2012)
Trustees
- PAUL MCADAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £168k | £167k |
| 31/03/2025 | £141k | £135k |
| 31/03/2024 | £125k | £123k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £105k | £102k |
Common questions
Is ARLESEY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £14,738.13 at the end of the fiscal year, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover emergencies. The document does not disclose a reserves policy target, nor does it report any financial difficulties or going concern issues.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARLESEY PRE-SCHOOL | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW MILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL | £291k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BERESFORD PRE-SCHOOL | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | 19066.0% | no doubt |
| GARRAS OWLETS PRE SCHOOL | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BOLEY PARK PRE SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |