NETHERTHONG PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
We are a pre-school offering childcare and early education to children age 2 - 7 years. We offer funded places for eligible 2 and all 3/4 year olds. We also offer childcare during the holidays and a wrap around club.
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; AND6) FURTHERING THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a financial deficit for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £84,881 to £61,598 due to rising costs and funding below predicted levels. The trustees note that the charity aims to hold six months of running costs in reserves but has not achieved break-even in the current year. Future financial viability is described as challenging due to anticipated lower pupil numbers and birth rates in the area.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed that the Pre-School should ideally have unrestricted reserves equal to the sum of 6 months running costs.” — page 7
“Unfortunately, the setting experienced a break-in in May, during which a small amount of cash was taken.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- Louise Atkinsonchair
- Abigail White
- Katie Hazeldine
- Mae Inglesfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £221k | £244k |
| 31/08/2024 | £238k | £195k |
| 31/08/2023 | £118k | £134k |
| 31/08/2022 | £107k | £103k |
| 31/08/2021 | £132k | £101k |
Common questions
Is NETHERTHONG PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a financial deficit for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £84,881 to £61,598 due to rising costs and funding below predicted levels. The trustees note that the charity aims to hold six months of running costs in reserves but has not achieved break-even in the current year. Future financial viability is described as challenging due to anticipated lower pupil numbers and birth rates in the area. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERTHONG PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONG CRENDON PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOSTREY PRE-SCHOOL | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAYLANDS PRE-SCHOOL | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UGBOROUGH AND BITTAFORD PRE-SCHOOL | £118k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |