HARPOLE PRE-SCHOOL
The charity works for the public benefit having as its objects the development and education of children and young people in particular byPromoting their care and safetyPromoting their education and promoting parental involvementPromoting their health and wellbeingProviding services to support them and their families and carers
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a surplus of £16,603 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £78,828. The trustees note that the sector faces serious underfunding and challenging financial times, but the charity has a business plan in place to strengthen finances. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“Early Years are going through very challenging financial times and we know the future will continue to be challenging due to the serious underfunding and now the requirement to make any additional contributions from parents voluntary.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/10/2021)
Trustees
- Sharon Matthewschair
- Chloe Cook
- Donna Tarry
- Jessica Clare
- Nicola Farmer
- Polly Knight
- Richard Rossiter-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £290k | £273k |
| 31/08/2024 | £302k | £287k |
| 31/08/2023 | £197k | £215k |
| 31/08/2022 | £202k | £201k |
| 31/08/2021 | £165k | £158k |
Common questions
Is HARPOLE PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned a surplus of £16,603 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward increasing to £78,828. The trustees note that the sector faces serious underfunding and challenging financial times, but the charity has a business plan in place to strengthen finances. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2008 | £2k | Expansion Plan |