BEETLEY AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL
THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE.
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THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL 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, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH 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;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £74,052 to £90,640, resulting in a net income of £16,588 for the year. The charity holds no restricted or designated funds, with all resources classified as unrestricted. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“One trustee director received reimbursements totalling £84.10 for purchases made on behalf of the Preschool. No other payments were made to directors or any persons connected with them during this financial period.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds 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 (25/01/2023)
Trustees
- John Billingschair
- Amy Haymes
- Annie Shayes
- Emily Neave
- Hollie Durrant
- Rebecca Reynolds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £153k | £137k |
| 31/08/2024 | £102k | £109k |
| 31/08/2023 | £89k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £101k | £91k |
| 31/08/2021 | £94k | £94k |
Common questions
Is BEETLEY AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £74,052 to £90,640, resulting in a net income of £16,588 for the year. The charity holds no restricted or designated funds, with all resources classified as unrestricted. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2015 | £8k | Resurfacing of outdoor play area |
Charities like this
- Beaminster Preschool Limited
- BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL
- ST MARGARET'S PRE-SCHOOL
- BEEDING AND BRAMBER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- ROCHE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- BEN RHYDDING PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEETLEY AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Beaminster Preschool Limited | £114k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL | £262k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARET'S PRE-SCHOOL | £124k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEEDING AND BRAMBER PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROCHE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |