ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL
Providing a best start in life for all our children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. A secure term time setting for children between the ages of 2 and 4 years old.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL (THE OBJECTS) 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:- 1) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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;2) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS;3) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,924 for the year ended 31 July 2024, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £15,917. Total income was £84,568, primarily from government funding, while total payments were £87,496. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £29,378, which the trustees describe as a reserve fund of around £15,000 intended to sustain daily operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Our primary source of funding is from the Government. The Preschool received 83% from Government funding, this was received termly from Hampshire County Council.” — page 5
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
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Suzannah Ardechair
- Jennifer Green
- Louise Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2024 | £84k | £87k |
| 31/07/2023 | £123k | £105k |
| 31/07/2022 | £94k | £105k |
| 31/07/2021 | £98k | £128k |
| 31/07/2020 | £114k | £150k |
Common questions
Is ALVERSTOKE PRE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,924 for the year ended 31 July 2024, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of £15,917. Total income was £84,568, primarily from government funding, while total payments were £87,496. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £29,378, which the trustees describe as a reserve fund of around £15,000 intended to sustain daily operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.