HOLMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB CIO
Pre-school and Out of School 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; 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 deficit of £14,090 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased staff costs and lower attendance. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £88,432 in unrestricted cash reserves, which they aim to retain to protect against potential shortfalls or closure costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Sufficient reserves must also be maintained such that in the unlikely event of closure costs including staff redundancies can be met.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- John Adam Howarthchair
- EMMA TOWNSEND
- SAMANTHA CLEGG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £91k | £105k |
| 31/07/2024 | £71k | £63k |
| 31/07/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/07/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/07/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HOLMBRIDGE PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,090 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by increased staff costs and lower attendance. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £88,432 in unrestricted cash reserves, which they aim to retain to protect against potential shortfalls or closure costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.