BUSY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL
Little Downham Busy Fingers Pre-School is a small pre-school in Little Downham with a maximum capacity of 30 children per day. The practice looks after children aged of 2 years 6 months to when they start reception year at school.The school have a manager a book keeper and 5 part time practitioners ranging between Level 2 and 3.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £7,030 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a net movement in funds of (6,331). Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £108,491 to £102,160 during the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/07/2024)
Trustees
- Angela Sinfield
- Barry Watson
- Carol Travers
- Kendle Hanslip
- Leanne Grant
- Stephen Hazell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £138k | £144k |
| 31/07/2024 | £200k | £198k |
| 24/02/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/07/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/07/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BUSY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £7,030 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a net movement in funds of (6,331). Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £108,491 to £102,160 during the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BUSY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUSY FINGERS PRE-SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE FEOFFEE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FEOFFEE CHARITY | FY2022 | £3k | Higher Education |
| THE FEOFFEE CHARITY | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2015 | £3k | Replacement fencing that protects the pre-school |