FILEY CHILDCARE
Provision of nursery care and education for babies and pre-school infants.
Objects
TO PROVIDE NURSERY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR BABIES AND PRE-SCHOOL INFANTS, AND TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE CLASSES, FACILITIES, SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR FURTHERING THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains fragile due to rising costs, although unrestricted reserves have increased to £216,584. This figure meets the trustees' policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure, as the policy target is equivalent to approximately £159,100 for three months. The charity reports a net income surplus for the year, indicating it is covering its costs despite the identified financial challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“Nursery income (including Clippers out of school) 318,056”
“It is the policy of the trustees that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure.” — page 4
“The financial position of the charity, once again remains fragile. The continual increase in the national minimum wage is a constant challenge to the charity and continues to be a concern along with rent increases from NYC.” — page 4
“A trustee (who resigned after the year end), Mrs J M Swift LLB is a director of the legal firm used by the charity. Swift HR & Legal Ltd was paid £nil during the year for legal and HR services (2024 £4,761). The outstanding balance at the year end was nil.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05445579
Company officers (Companies House)
- DEWDNEY, Amanta on trustee list
- BARKLEY, Thomas Morgan on trustee list
- CHILDS, Kimberley on trustee list
- COLLING, Paul Andrew on trustee list
- LONG, Maya Jane on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Amanta Dewdney
- Kimberley Childs
- Maya Long
- Paul Andrew Colling
- Thomas Morgan Barkley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £722k | £636k |
| 31/03/2024 | £535k | £526k |
| 31/03/2023 | £471k | £485k |
| 31/03/2022 | £456k | £473k |
| 31/03/2021 | £463k | £479k |
Common questions
Is FILEY CHILDCARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains fragile due to rising costs, although unrestricted reserves have increased to £216,584. This figure meets the trustees' policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure, as the policy target is equivalent to approximately £159,100 for three months. The charity reports a net income surplus for the year, indicating it is covering its costs despite the identified financial challenges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 09/05/2025 | £30k | Millionaire Street 2025 05w3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/03/2016 | £10k | Active Families - Active Learning |