ACACIA PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-school for children aged 2-4 years following the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. Open 38 weeks a year. Operating in the Malden Wanderers Clubhouse
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 unrestricted reserves of £153,813 were held at the end of the financial year, which is above the trustees' minimum policy target of £72,000. The charity received total receipts of £249,535 and incurred total payments of £218,199, resulting in a net surplus for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum target reserves policy adopted by the trustees is set at cash reserves equal to 3 months salaries and one-year rent, should the pre-school need to suddenly cease operation. This equates to £72k.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Arabella Claire Stewart
- Celine Fenech
- James Hughes
- James Robinson
- Leigh Smith
- Rose Hughes
- Trina Lee Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £250k | £218k |
| 31/08/2024 | £239k | £225k |
| 31/08/2023 | £228k | £216k |
| 31/08/2022 | £203k | £199k |
| 31/08/2021 | £282k | £195k |
Common questions
Is ACACIA PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £153,813 were held at the end of the financial year, which is above the trustees' minimum policy target of £72,000. The charity received total receipts of £249,535 and incurred total payments of £218,199, resulting in a net surplus for the period. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACACIA PRE-SCHOOL | £250k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACORN PRESCHOOL (DUSSINDALE) | £167k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL (LEIGH-ON-SEA) | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Martlesham Preschool | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |