ST HUGH OF LINCOLN NURSERY SCHOOL, WITNEY
To facilitate the daily care, recreation and education of children by the provision of a nursery school within the Catholic parish of Witney; and to advance the education and training of the persons involved in the provision of such care; insofar as such objects are not contrary to the advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the tenets and creed of the Roman Catholic Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £204,881, with £61,110 in free reserves, against a policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year and confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months’ expenditure.” — page 12
Trustees
- RACHEL BERNADETTE CROUCH BE HONSchair
- LIAM PATRICK DURKIN
- Rev PATRICK CHARLES BROUN
- SOPHIE ROSE SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £277k | £268k |
| 31/08/2024 | £254k | £231k |
| 31/08/2023 | £209k | £194k |
| 31/08/2022 | £165k | £169k |
| 31/08/2021 | £171k | £174k |
Common questions
Is ST HUGH OF LINCOLN NURSERY SCHOOL, WITNEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £204,881, with £61,110 in free reserves, against a policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a surplus for the year and confirmed that resources are adequate to continue operations, with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.