BUTTONS AND BOWS PRE SCHOOL
Community Pre-School
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 the charity has healthy bank balances with unrestricted cash funds of £197,248 at the end of the period. The trustees report that the pre-school is thriving and continues to operate successfully with a surplus for the year. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“CAMBS CC GRANT 222,931” — page 7
“All trustees with the exceptions of Mrs Julie Howells and Mrs Ruth Fox, are volunteers and receive no remuneration or other benefits. Mrs Julie Howells is also the Manager of the setting and receives an appropriate salary.”
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire County Council | 21127-013 Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Provision at Sawtry Infant's School (re-tender) | 06/03/2026 | £3.5m |
Trustees
- Joanne Chapmanchair
- Clare Molyneux
- Emily Wright
- JULIE HOWELLS
- Katrina Mortimer
- Ruth Fox
- Zachary Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £240k | £227k |
| 31/08/2024 | £236k | £192k |
| 31/08/2023 | £177k | £167k |
| 31/08/2022 | £171k | £162k |
| 31/08/2021 | £157k | £153k |
Common questions
Is BUTTONS AND BOWS PRE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has healthy bank balances with unrestricted cash funds of £197,248 at the end of the period. The trustees report that the pre-school is thriving and continues to operate successfully with a surplus for the year. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.