BIRDHAM PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-school open to children age 12 months to age 4. The Pre-school is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm, with some opening during the periods of the school holidays. The Pre-school is based in Birdham, West Sussex and offers quality childcare to children living in Birdham and the local surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,330 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to increased staffing costs and one-off termination and legal fees. Despite this deficit reducing free reserves to £18,736, the trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, supported by a post-year-end grant of £45,000 and reserves remaining above the stated policy target of £10,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Incoming resources for the year amounted to £174,841 (2024: £182,213), comprising fees and local authority funding of £170,292 (2024: £164,444), donations of £4,040 (2024: £17,157) and bank interest of £509 (2024: £612).” — page 4
“The Trustees’ reserves policy is to maintain reserves of at least £10,000.”
“During the year under review, the charity received a loan from Knead Bread Limited totalling £10,000 (2024: £nil) of which the Chair is a director and 50% shareholder. At the balance sheet date £10,000 (2024: £nil) was owing.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/03/2015)
Trustees
- Cristina Otelea Daddschair
- Laura Spandley
- Rhearna Paige Leslie Fogden
- Richard Simon Gubbins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £175k | £205k |
| 31/08/2024 | £182k | £179k |
| 31/08/2023 | £134k | £144k |
| 31/08/2022 | £118k | £121k |
| 31/08/2021 | £128k | £163k |
Common questions
Is BIRDHAM PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £30,330 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to increased staffing costs and one-off termination and legal fees. Despite this deficit reducing free reserves to £18,736, the trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, supported by a post-year-end grant of £45,000 and reserves remaining above the stated policy target of £10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BIRDHAM PRE-SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRDHAM PRE-SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE F GLENISTER WOODGER TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2012 | £10k | Children's ICT Improvement |