CADLEY KIDS CLUB
Provision of before and after school child care for the pupils of Fulwood and Cadley Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire.
Objects
The advancement of education by providing daily care, practical assistance and emotional support to primary school age children and their families in Preston and primarily in the areas of Fulwood and Cadley.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £22,750.81 for the year, which the trustees attribute to a change in payment terms for staffing costs rather than operational failure. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £85,000, which it states are required to cover future wage and rent increases, and maintains a bank balance of £87,339.08. The trustees confirm that the deficit was within the parameters of their reserves policy and that resources are adequate to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves of £85,000 are required to ensure that rises in minimum wage and future rent increases can be covered without impacting adversely on parental fees.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Iain Fraser Mackiechair
- Dr Harriet Preston
- Sabina Gerrard
- Sarah Anderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £99k | £122k |
| 31/08/2024 | £101k | £83k |
| 31/08/2023 | £90k | £94k |
| 31/08/2022 | £94k | £176k |
| 31/08/2021 | £67k | £68k |
Common questions
Is CADLEY KIDS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £22,750.81 for the year, which the trustees attribute to a change in payment terms for staffing costs rather than operational failure. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £85,000, which it states are required to cover future wage and rent increases, and maintains a bank balance of £87,339.08. The trustees confirm that the deficit was within the parameters of their reserves policy and that resources are adequate to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Susan Langan.