KINNERTON LITTLE ACORNS
We are committed to providing a caring and stimulating environment for children to thrive and develop in. We run 4 different sessions per day including (1) Breakfast 7:45am - 9am; (2) Early Entitlement/Playgroup 9am - 11:25am; (3) Wraparound 11:30am - 3pm; and (4) Afterschool 3pm - 5:55pm. All children who join us are enrolled at Ysgol Derwen and parents/carers use our service.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £14,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by high agency staff costs and increased national living wage rates. Despite the loss, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £66,608, which exceeds its stated minimum emergency target of £25,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Sales - childcare fees 211,506.95 99.73%”
“We look to retain a minimum of £25,000 for an emergency redundancy situation”
Trustees
- Amy Baker-Howellchair
- Christine Leonard
- James Higton
- Richard Jones
- Thomas Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £212k | £226k |
| 31/03/2024 | £175k | £186k |
| 31/03/2023 | £217k | £146k |
| 31/03/2022 | £99k | £82k |
| 31/03/2021 | £22k | £28k |
Common questions
Is KINNERTON LITTLE ACORNS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £14,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by high agency staff costs and increased national living wage rates. Despite the loss, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £66,608, which exceeds its stated minimum emergency target of £25,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.