LITTLE STARS EARLY YEARS
OFSTED registered pre school education groups. We seek to support & enhance child development, support families & provide learning opportunities for pre school children. Provision includes places on the Government scheme for 2 year olds offering free play & learning sessions to children from families in the top 20% most deprived in the country & free 15 hours provision for all 3 & 4 year olds
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net deficit of £25,836, bringing unrestricted reserves to £137,968. The trustees aim to maintain reserves at approximately £43,700, representing one academic term's running costs, and note that the additional reserves are held to support development work and increasing staff costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee, Kate Luther, was employed by the charity and received a gross wage of £43,220”
“The charity aims to maintain reserves at one academic terms running costs to ensure the continual smooth ongoing running of the services. This equates to approximately £43,700 at 31st August 2025.”
“During the year the charity paid £576 (2024 - £594) to Applause Accountancy Services Limited for payroll services. One of the trustees, Julie Relf, is a director of Applause Accountancy Services Limited.” — page 15
Trustees
- Laura McMainchair
- JULIE DAWN RELF
- Joanne Bromley
- KATE LUTHER
- Stephen Wallace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £105k | £131k |
| 31/08/2024 | £151k | £113k |
| 31/08/2023 | £104k | £118k |
| 31/08/2022 | £82k | £103k |
| 31/08/2021 | £143k | £102k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE STARS EARLY YEARS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net deficit of £25,836, bringing unrestricted reserves to £137,968. The trustees aim to maintain reserves at approximately £43,700, representing one academic term's running costs, and note that the additional reserves are held to support development work and increasing staff costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LITTLE STARS EARLY YEARS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £43,220 band.