THE WOODLEY PRE-SCHOOL (READING)
Providing childcare to 2 years old to 5 years children on non domestic premises
Objects
THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT HAVING AS ITS OBJECTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN 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; AND6) FURTHERING THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is financially solvent with a positive outlook due to strong demand for its services. The trustees report that reserves are held to cover rent, staff redundancy, and potential relocation costs, noting these are sufficient for at least six months of expenditure. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy enables Woodley Pre-School to pay rent costs, and staff redundancy, in the event of a disaster. In addition, sufficient reserves are held to be able to relocate the premises. The reserves are sufficient to pay for at least six months’ expenditure”
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/11/2017)
Trustees
- Erif Newmanchair
- Chani Edwards
- Matthew Burdett
- Paul Maddock
- Robyn Louise Daniels
- Tai Shodipo
- Zara Merritt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £185k | £117k |
| 31/08/2024 | £132k | £100k |
| 31/08/2023 | £139k | £107k |
| 31/08/2022 | £108k | £86k |
| 31/08/2021 | £104k | £87k |
Common questions
Is THE WOODLEY PRE-SCHOOL (READING) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is financially solvent with a positive outlook due to strong demand for its services. The trustees report that reserves are held to cover rent, staff redundancy, and potential relocation costs, noting these are sufficient for at least six months of expenditure. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's continuation as a going concern were disclosed.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2011 | £9k | Free-flow outdoor area |
Charities like this
- TYWARDREATH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- WOODPECKERS PRESCHOOL CIO
- Lyminge Pre School
- WOODLEY PRESCHOOL
- HORFIELD WELLY PRE-SCHOOL
- COLLINGHAM AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODLEY PRE-SCHOOL (READING) | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TYWARDREATH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOODPECKERS PRESCHOOL CIO | £168k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Lyminge Pre School | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODLEY PRESCHOOL | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HORFIELD WELLY PRE-SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |