THREEMILESTONE PRESCHOOL
Sesional early years education for children 2-4 years old
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year in a loss due to escalating costs for wages, heating, and food outpacing funding increases. Despite this, the charity maintained its operations and staff support for children, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £80,457 at the period end.
What the accounts disclose
“the year ended in a financial loss. Again, sadly, we only saw a minimal increase in our funding rates which did not match the escalating costs”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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 (05/05/2021)
Trustees
- Darryl Harding
- Sarah Wallis Manager
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £165k | £177k |
| 31/08/2024 | £144k | £166k |
| 31/08/2023 | £145k | £143k |
| 31/08/2022 | £129k | £129k |
| 31/08/2021 | £112k | £114k |
Common questions
Is THREEMILESTONE PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year in a loss due to escalating costs for wages, heating, and food outpacing funding increases. Despite this, the charity maintained its operations and staff support for children, with unrestricted cash funds totaling £80,457 at the period end.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Chorleywood PCC | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- MILESTONES CHILDCARE LIMITED
- HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- HILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL
- Martlesham Preschool
- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
- NEW MILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREEMILESTONE PRESCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| MILESTONES CHILDCARE LIMITED | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILLSIDE PRE-SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Martlesham Preschool | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |