ACORN PRE-SCHOOL CIO
To provide high quality care and education for children primarily below statutory school age, working in partnership with parents to help them learn and develop. To add to the life and well-being of our local community and offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £48,293, which is above its stated policy target of approximately £6,000. However, the trustees note that these funds are likely short of the significant requirement needed for ongoing portacabin repairs and maintenance, and the charity remains dependent on government funding for its continuance.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves expected to be required is approximately, £6,000 to cover the term costs if funding was not to be available.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/02/2021)
Trustees
- Belinda Elizabeth Needham
- Helen Rosalind Robson
- LISA HOLLIS
- Lucy Driver
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £127k | £133k |
| 31/08/2024 | £109k | £97k |
| 31/08/2023 | £97k | £98k |
| 31/08/2022 | £84k | £78k |
| 31/08/2021 | £71k | £67k |
Common questions
Is ACORN PRE-SCHOOL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves of £48,293, which is above its stated policy target of approximately £6,000. However, the trustees note that these funds are likely short of the significant requirement needed for ongoing portacabin repairs and maintenance, and the charity remains dependent on government funding for its continuance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.