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BLUES PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY

Registered charity 1156613 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BLUES

Early Years Care and Education

Objects

THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT HAVING AS ITS OBJECTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OFCHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR BY:(1) PROMOTING THEIR CARE AND SAFETY;(2) PROMOTING THEIR EDUCATION AND PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT;(3) PROMOTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING;(4) PROVIDING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS;(5) PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CIO; AND(6) FURTHERING THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£157k
Latest spending
£160k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a net loss of £3,017 for the year, marking the fifth consecutive year of losses, although this is the smallest loss in that period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves have decreased to £106,894, which the trustees note currently covers their stated policy target of six months' running costs, but warn that continued losses will weaken this position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Government/Grant Funding (85% of income)
“Funding income provided 85% of Blues overall income” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 3-6 months of running costs (held: £107k)
“The charity aims to keep its general reserves at a level equivalent to 3-6 months of running costs.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Continued annual net losses will weaken this position more.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Kim Craythorne received remuneration for her role as Manager.
“During the year Kim Craythorne, a Trustee of the Blues Pre-School Nursery, received remuneration amounting to £13,222. This related solely to her salaried position as Manager of the pre-school.” — page 12
“During the year Jordan received remuneration amounting to £9,114. This related solely to her salaried position as Manager of the pre-school.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Jordan Guy received remuneration for her role as Manager.
“During the year Kim Craythorne, a Trustee of the Blues Pre-School Nursery, received remuneration amounting to £13,222. This related solely to her salaried position as Manager of the pre-school.” — page 12
“During the year Jordan received remuneration amounting to £9,114. This related solely to her salaried position as Manager of the pre-school.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

In its annual return the charity told the Commission it is also regulated by: Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education). This is the charity’s own declaration; it is not a rating and has not been verified by the Commission or by this site.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£157k£160k
31/08/2024£139k£151k
31/08/2023£96k£133k
31/08/2022£94k£122k
31/08/2021£98k£103k

Common questions

Is BLUES PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net loss of £3,017 for the year, marking the fifth consecutive year of losses, although this is the smallest loss in that period. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves have decreased to £106,894, which the trustees note currently covers their stated policy target of six months' running costs, but warn that continued losses will weaken this position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
BLUES PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY£157k—0within—noted
CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL FY2025£165k—0below—no doubt
HIGH WYCH PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY FY2025£224k—0above—no doubt
Brightwell Pre-School FY2025£144k—0unclear—no doubt
BLUNDELLSANDS KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUP FY2025£227k—0unclear—no doubt
BLUE COAT PRE-SCHOOL UNIT AND BUSY BEES FY2025£368k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.