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ST MARY'S NURSERY ASHFORD

Registered charity 1132245 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST MARY'S NURSERY

St. Mary's Nursery provides care and education for pre-school children in a purpose built facility. We aim to provide a secure and caring environment where children may play and learn at their own pace with the support of appropriately trained staff. We provide play opportunities for all children from all backgrounds which reach the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Latest income
£121k
Latest spending
£145k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total income decreased to £121,194 while expenditure increased to £145,475, resulting in a net expenditure of £24,281. Consequently, unrestricted funds carried forward dropped significantly to £7,473, which the trustees acknowledge is inadequate against their stated reserves policy target of approximately £35,000. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the nursery is now in a more stable position and has sufficient resources to continue operating for at least 12 months.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The largest component is fees and KCC support which decreased by 4%.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £7k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“The amount required would be approximately £35,000. Therefore the cash funds held are inadequate at present.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£121k£145k
31/08/2024£127k£115k
31/08/2023£119k£98k
31/08/2022£96k£97k
31/08/2021£89k£94k

Common questions

Is ST MARY'S NURSERY ASHFORD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £121,194 while expenditure increased to £145,475, resulting in a net expenditure of £24,281. Consequently, unrestricted funds carried forward dropped significantly to £7,473, which the trustees acknowledge is inadequate against their stated reserves policy target of approximately £35,000. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the nursery is now in a more stable position and has sufficient resources to continue operating for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.