THE CYGNETS MILTON PRE-SCHOOL
The Cygnets Milton Pre-School is registered to provide Full Day Care for children from 2 years to under 5 years. We used to operate under the charity number 292621 as an unincorporated charity. The Charitable Incorporated Organisation of the same name, charity number 1155959, was Ofsted registered on 12 June 2014. Our aims remain the same.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,517 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £234,252 and expenditure of £228,735. Per the trustees' report, the setting maintained a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £70,585, despite rising operational costs and staff salaries.
What the accounts disclose
“maintaining financial reserves will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions” — page 2
“Fee income from one Trustee was received, for a child attending the pre-school. This was charged at market rate.”
Public-sector contracts awarded
| Buyer | Contract | Awarded | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire County Council | 21127-011 Cambridgeshire County Council Early Years Provision at Milton CE Primary School | 06/03/2026 | £3.5m |
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/03/2015)
Trustees
- LIANNE ELIZABETH STANFORD
- Sarah James
- Simon Bradley
- Susan Carol Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £234k | £229k |
| 31/08/2024 | £216k | £199k |
| 31/08/2023 | £198k | £218k |
| 31/08/2022 | £198k | £200k |
| 31/08/2021 | £173k | £183k |
Common questions
Is THE CYGNETS MILTON PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,517 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £234,252 and expenditure of £228,735. Per the trustees' report, the setting maintained a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves of £70,585, despite rising operational costs and staff salaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2016 | £10k | Our First Playground |