HASLINGFIELD LITTLE OWLS PRESCHOOL
We work for the public benefit having as our objective the development/education of children particularly by:1. Promoting their care/safety; 2. Promoting education & parental involvement; 3. Promoting health/well-being; 4. Providing services to support them, their families & carers; 5. Providing services to members of the CIO; 6. Furthering the Pre-school Learning Alliance aims.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reduced its deficit to £2,787 for the year ending August 2025, driven by increased attendance and staff efficiency. Total income reached £84,195 against total expenditure of £86,982, resulting in a small net loss. The treasurer reports that the current academic year looks financially promising as the setting approaches full capacity.
What the accounts disclose
“Charity Commission guidance recommends holding sufficient funds to cover 3 months of essential costs. This is approx. £20,000.” — page 1
“Donations: £4,977 (including £2,963 donation from HPC)” — page 1
“It appears that former members of committee had not been removed from the bank account as signatories when stepping down which has prolonged the process as they must be removed.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/11/2018)
Trustees
- Rosie Gray-Cowleychair
- Alexandra Farmery
- Julie Angela York
- Victoria Holt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £84k | £87k |
| 31/08/2024 | £68k | £74k |
| 31/08/2023 | £65k | £53k |
| 31/08/2022 | £71k | £74k |
| 31/08/2021 | £71k | £74k |
Common questions
Is HASLINGFIELD LITTLE OWLS PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reduced its deficit to £2,787 for the year ending August 2025, driven by increased attendance and staff efficiency. Total income reached £84,195 against total expenditure of £86,982, resulting in a small net loss. The treasurer reports that the current academic year looks financially promising as the setting approaches full capacity. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.