OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School education for 2 to 4 year olds
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 reported a net expenditure of £18,984 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £53,883 to £34,899. Per the trustees' report, the pre-school continues to run successfully with high attendance, and the going concern basis is considered appropriate based on the ability to generate income.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Amy Weston
- Chanelle Dayus
- Leanne Finn
- Shayleen Dursley
- Victoria Robbins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £105k | £124k |
| 31/08/2024 | £127k | £100k |
| 31/08/2023 | £81k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £100k | £89k |
| 31/08/2021 | £80k | £74k |
Common questions
Is OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £18,984 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £53,883 to £34,899. Per the trustees' report, the pre-school continues to run successfully with high attendance, and the going concern basis is considered appropriate based on the ability to generate income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2007 | £2k | Food - Fitness - Fun |