NEWTON ABBOT PRESCHOOL
to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, by following the early years foundation stage through observation, assessment and planning for all our childrens needs. We are a charity that is run by trustees who see to the every day running of the setting and organise fundraising events throughout the year
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 net incoming resource of £12,328 for the year, increasing its total reserves to £52,088. The trustees report that the financial position is closely monitored and the setting remains in a positive position despite challenges with staffing and governance. The charity is classified as a small entity with gross income not exceeding £250,000 per annum.
What the accounts disclose
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Newton Abbot Preschool: Good
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
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £60,678 — grants £60,678 (1); 88% of the £68,731 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Government income: £52,633 — contracts £52,633 (1); 85% of the £61,727 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2024 (received 07/07/2025, 7 days after the 30/06/2025 due date); year ending 31/08/2023 (received 16/09/2024, 78 days after the 30/06/2024 due date); year ending 31/08/2021 (received 01/01/2023, 185 days after the 30/06/2022 due date).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/09/2025)
Trustees
- Leah-Marie Jacqueline Lorraine Jameschair
- Chris Spurway
- Iain Proud
- Natasha Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £94k | £75k |
| 31/08/2024 | £69k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £62k | £65k |
| 31/08/2022 | £94k | £61k |
| 31/08/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NEWTON ABBOT PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £12,328 for the year, increasing its total reserves to £52,088. The trustees report that the financial position is closely monitored and the setting remains in a positive position despite challenges with staffing and governance. The charity is classified as a small entity with gross income not exceeding £250,000 per annum. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON ABBOT PRESCHOOL | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWTON LONGVILLE PRE-SCHOOL | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANTON ABBOTT PRE-SCHOOL | £67k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDMONTON BAPTIST CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL | £174k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| BOVINGDON PRE-SCHOOL | £95k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWTON SOLNEY PRE-SCHOOL | £76k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |