LITTLE LEARNERS PRE SCHOOL
The charity offers education to children aged 2-4 years.
Objects
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 reserves increased to £97,989, up from £87,809 in the prior year, reflecting a net surplus for the period. The trustees report that income rose due to higher registration numbers, while expenditure increased primarily to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. The charity remains focused on securing a lease for its premises and increasing reserves for future investment.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to keep sufficient reserves to meet the day to day expenditure of the Trust, and to keep sufficient restricted funds in order to see these funded projects to their conclusion.” — page 6
“The charity continues to work on securing the lease of the building they currently rent and are working on plans to improve the building for the benefit of the children.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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 (06/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2022)
Trustees
- Nicola Smithchair
- Carol Laycock
- Donna Methven
- Lydia Amartey-Wiiliams
- Sara Wollaston-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £153k | £143k |
| 31/08/2024 | £171k | £145k |
| 31/08/2023 | £149k | £143k |
| 31/08/2022 | £173k | £171k |
| 31/03/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is LITTLE LEARNERS PRE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £97,989, up from £87,809 in the prior year, reflecting a net surplus for the period. The trustees report that income rose due to higher registration numbers, while expenditure increased primarily to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. The charity remains focused on securing a lease for its premises and increasing reserves for future investment. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE LEARNERS PRE SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LITTLE BERRIES PRE-SCHOOL | £424k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE LEARNERS AT FULFORD PRE-SCHOOL | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE THINKERS PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE STEPS PRE-SCHOOL | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |