RAINBOW'S END PRE-SCHOOL
The pre-school aims to provide a service to the local community by providing a happy and relaxed environment for children of any culture and/or ability to learn through play. Children are encouraged by example and teaching to care for and respect not only themselves but also others and their environment.
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of income over expenditure of £4,948 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total expenditure rising 11% to £172,079. The trustees maintain a contingency reserve of £30,213, which they consider adequate to cover approximately one term's expenditure given the volatility of income. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of this was an increase in fee income of £13,044.”
“To be able to deal with periods of low child numbers, the trustees have a policy of retaining a reserve of approximately one term's expenditure.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves 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
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/09/2016)
Trustees
- Jade Ouldchair
- Anne Margaret Doran
- Benjamin Michael Barnes Doran
- Charlotte Mary Umney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £167k | £172k |
| 31/08/2024 | £151k | £155k |
| 31/08/2023 | £102k | £123k |
| 31/08/2022 | £115k | £127k |
| 31/08/2021 | £105k | £96k |
Common questions
Is RAINBOW'S END PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of income over expenditure of £4,948 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total expenditure rising 11% to £172,079. The trustees maintain a contingency reserve of £30,213, which they consider adequate to cover approximately one term's expenditure given the volatility of income. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.