BECKERMET NURSERY
Childrens full day care for children age 3 months to leaving primary school. We also offer hourly sessions as required. Premises are situated on Mill Lane Beckermet, in purpose built premises and operated by fully qualified staff which also includes opportunities for childcare apprenticeships
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £354,389, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£50,000). The charity reported a net income surplus of £74,029 for the year, having previously incurred a deficit in 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“Beckermet Nursery Management Committee seeks to hold a minimum of 3 months' operating costs in reserves as part of their contingency planning process. At the date of this report this reserve fund was complete and stood at £50,000.” — page 5
“Two trustees received remuneration totalling £48,043 under employment contracts in respect of their roles as nursery employees.” — page 14
“Two trustees received remuneration totalling £48,043 under employment contracts in respect of their roles as nursery employees.” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2023)
Trustees
- Timothy Ripperchair
- Abigail Shepherd
- Mark Taylor
- PATRICIA GALLAGHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £442k | £368k |
| 31/08/2024 | £276k | £291k |
| 31/08/2023 | £433k | £138k |
| 31/08/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/08/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BECKERMET NURSERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £354,389, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£50,000). The charity reported a net income surplus of £74,029 for the year, having previously incurred a deficit in 2024. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.