BIRLEY COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL

Registered charity 1163022 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We offer high quality, affordable, inclusive and accessible childcare for children primarily under statutory school age.We work to enhance the atmosphere of our local community by creating a thriving family environment where children can continue to develop and learn, working in partnership with statutory, professional and voluntary groups to meet the needs of children and families.

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; 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

£232k

Latest spending

£153k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £79,163 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total cash reserves to £251,024. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reports continued financial sustainability and stable operations at high capacity.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“The charity’s main sources of income were government funded childcare places and parent fees.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: six months operating costs (held: £251k)

“The trustees consider that six months operating costs are the target free reserves.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Jayne Humphries, trustee, is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186.

“Jayne Humphries, trustee, is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee Jayne Humphries is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186. The employment pre-dates the trusteeship which is allowable under the governing document.

“Jayne Humphries, trustee, is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186. The employment pre-dates the trusteeship which is allowable under the governing document.” — page 9

“The charity receives FEL funding from Sheffield City Council, the rates are set by Central government. The two trustees who are also councillors do not play any role in deciding the FEL funding.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: The charity receives FEL funding from Sheffield City Council. The two trustees who are also councillors do not play any role in deciding the FEL funding.

“Jayne Humphries, trustee, is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186. The employment pre-dates the trusteeship which is allowable under the governing document.” — page 9

“The charity receives FEL funding from Sheffield City Council, the rates are set by Central government. The two trustees who are also councillors do not play any role in deciding the FEL funding.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustees are charged the same as any other parents if their children attend the Pre School.

“Jayne Humphries, trustee, is also employed as the manager. Her employment benefits for the financial year were £31,186. The employment pre-dates the trusteeship which is allowable under the governing document.” — page 9

“The charity receives FEL funding from Sheffield City Council, the rates are set by Central government. The two trustees who are also councillors do not play any role in deciding the FEL funding.” — page 9

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
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
Volunteer management

Trustees · trustee networks

Denise Fox · trustee of 2 other charities
JAYNE HUMPHREYS
Karen McGowan
Rachel Heath
Rebecca Faye Price

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

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£232k	£153k
31/08/2024	£195k	£160k
31/08/2023	£164k	£153k
31/08/2022	£152k	£156k
31/08/2021	£153k	£143k

Common questions

Is BIRLEY COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £79,163 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total cash reserves to £251,024. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating costs. The charity reports continued financial sustainability and stable operations at high capacity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST	1	£10k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL.

BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL income £262k
Parley Community Pre School income £119k
ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY income £171k
BIRCH HILL PRE-SCHOOL income £211k
BILLERICAY CATHOLIC PRE-SCHOOL income £166k
YATELEY COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL income £227k

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Staff >£60k	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
BIRLEY COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL	£232k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL FY2024	£262k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
Parley Community Pre School FY2025	£119k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY FY2025	£171k	—	0	above	—	no doubt
BIRCH HILL PRE-SCHOOL FY2025	£211k	—	0	unclear	—	no doubt
BILLERICAY CATHOLIC PRE-SCHOOL FY2025	£166k	—	0	above	—	no doubt

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