ST JOHN'S UNDER 5'S PRE-SCHOOL
The objects 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:-Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £11,616 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £329,822 to £318,206. The trustees report that free reserves of £123,343 exceed the stated policy target of holding 2-3 months of running costs, a surplus attributed to significant one-off capital expenditure on windows and doors. The charity remains in a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the aim of St Johns Under 5s Pre-School to keep 2-3 months running costs (including staff wages) in reserve to cover any unforeseen circumstances.” — page 5
“From June 2025 onwards to date it was exceeded by one. Unfortunately the trustees had not sought authority to go over their threshold from the Charity Commission and that is the reason for raising this as a matter of concern in my report.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/01/2013)
Trustees
- LORRAINE PEARSONchair
- AMANDA WHITEHEAD
- Emma Louise Rawlinson
- Laura Meer
- Laura Pearson
- Lillian Brooke
- Lynn Denise Hill
- Michelle Hepworth
- Rochelle McNulty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £303k | £314k |
| 31/08/2024 | £292k | £260k |
| 31/08/2023 | £245k | £232k |
| 31/08/2022 | £265k | £282k |
| 31/08/2021 | £249k | £279k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S UNDER 5'S PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £11,616 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £329,822 to £318,206. The trustees report that free reserves of £123,343 exceed the stated policy target of holding 2-3 months of running costs, a surplus attributed to significant one-off capital expenditure on windows and doors. The charity remains in a strong financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.