SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S PRESCHOOL
Sir Robert Gefferys Preschool is set on a school site in landrake in cornwall it supports children from the age of 18 months upto school age and supplies a wraparound service for children from the age of 18 monthsup until they go into primary school. It is open from7.45 a.m. to 5.30p.m. five days per week term time only. It is run by a Early Years Professional
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £240,197, with cash funds carried forward of £71,351. The trustees' letter confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial report notes that the bank balance is 'extremely healthy' despite a reduction in income and an increase in outgoing costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Sir Robert Gefferys has a reserve account which currently stands at £13,169 covering approximately a month’s running costs for the setting.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- 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
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- HAZEL CARTLEDGE-CLAUS
- Sarah Beresford-Webb
- Sarah Beresford-Webb
- Traci Wray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £221k | £218k |
| 31/08/2024 | £240k | £209k |
| 31/08/2023 | £203k | £218k |
| 31/08/2022 | £209k | £203k |
| 31/08/2021 | £156k | £162k |
Common questions
Is SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £240,197, with cash funds carried forward of £71,351. The trustees' letter confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial report notes that the bank balance is 'extremely healthy' despite a reduction in income and an increase in outgoing costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £3k | Indoor Furniture and Floor Resources |