SUNBEAMS PRE-SCHOOL (RADFORD SEMELE)
At Sunbeams, we feel, provide a happy atmosphere where children feel secure and cared for. We aim to present learning opportunities in stimulating, diverse and fun ways so that children leave us feeling confident and well-prepared for school. These activities are provided during free play and through small and large group activities.
Objects
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:1 OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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 ABILITY2 ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS3 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 the charity reported a net income of £39,842 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an increase from the previous year's £8,940, driven by increased fees and ongoing funding. Total funds carried forward stood at £99,234, comprising £88,646 in unrestricted funds and £10,588 in restricted funds. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds no defined-benefit pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/06/2011)
Trustees
- Georgia Anne Jordan
- Iolanda Catarina Dos Santos Da Cruz Ramos Martins
- Kathryn Anne Sale
- Philippa Louise Taylor
- Pui Yan Iu
- Susannah Sanford Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £178k | £147k |
| 31/07/2024 | £136k | £127k |
| 31/07/2023 | £102k | £121k |
| 31/07/2022 | £106k | £112k |
| 31/07/2021 | £125k | £117k |
Common questions
Is SUNBEAMS PRE-SCHOOL (RADFORD SEMELE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £39,842 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an increase from the previous year's £8,940, driven by increased fees and ongoing funding. Total funds carried forward stood at £99,234, comprising £88,646 in unrestricted funds and £10,588 in restricted funds. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds no defined-benefit pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2016 | £10k | Sunbeams Pre-School Emergency Cladding Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2010 | £10k | Newbuilding for Sunbeams |