ROUNDABOUT PRE-SCHOOL LTD
The charity Roundabout Playgroup caters for children under statutory school age from two to five years old and is run in accordance with the model Pre-School Learning Alliance constitution. As an OFSTED registered preschool, it aims to provide quality and affordable learning through play in a caring, friendly and safe environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £35,963 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £96,835 to £60,872. The trustees note that the new premises are now fully secure and that prudent financial management means the charity is well placed to continue operating despite anticipated financial pressure in the upcoming academic year. Free reserves of £60,661 remain well above the stated policy target of approximately £37,000.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (‘the free reserves’) held by the charity should be approximately 6 months of expenditure, which amounts to £37,000.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/09/2012)
Trustees
- Elizabeth Margaret Cartlidge
- Francesca Louise Hornegould
- Lucy Clara Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £81k | £117k |
| 31/08/2024 | £115k | £109k |
| 31/08/2023 | £105k | £91k |
| 31/08/2022 | £72k | £74k |
| 31/08/2021 | £64k | £74k |
Common questions
Is ROUNDABOUT PRE-SCHOOL LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £35,963 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £96,835 to £60,872. The trustees note that the new premises are now fully secure and that prudent financial management means the charity is well placed to continue operating despite anticipated financial pressure in the upcoming academic year. Free reserves of £60,661 remain well above the stated policy target of approximately £37,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2006 | £5k | Roundabout Playgroup |