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OAKLEY KINDERGARTEN

Registered charity 1201886 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provide pre-school aged children with a safe, secure and stimulating environment whilst providing a planned curriculum that works towards nationally approved learning targets. Trained and experienced staff guide the children's learning as they play, providing opportunities for fun and friendship in a caring environment.

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Latest income
£354k
Latest spending
£226k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £146,301.37, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £54,000 (three months' employment costs). The charity reported a total surplus of £127,368.42 for the period and holds a new building asset valued at £379,270.69, partially offset by a long-term loan liability of £22,249.70.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months’ employment costs (approximately £54,000) (held: £146k)
“It is the policy of the kindergarten to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Kindergarten, at a minimum level equal to three months’ employment costs. This equates to approximately £54,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £388.60 for supply practitioner work; one trustee (landowner) received £1,000 lease fee.
“A charity trustee received payment for supply practitioner work to the charity totalling £388.60. A charity trustee is the landowner and receives an annual lease fee of £1,000.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Patrick Knight is the landowner and receives an annual lease fee.
“A charity trustee is the landowner and receives an annual lease fee of £1,000.” — page 13
“A charity trustee received payment for supply practitioner work to the charity totalling £388.60.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee received payment for supply practitioner work.
“A charity trustee is the landowner and receives an annual lease fee of £1,000.” — page 13
“A charity trustee received payment for supply practitioner work to the charity totalling £388.60.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Bedford

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£354k£226k
31/12/2023£0£0

Common questions

Is OAKLEY KINDERGARTEN financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £146,301.37, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £54,000 (three months' employment costs). The charity reported a total surplus of £127,368.42 for the period and holds a new building asset valued at £379,270.69, partially offset by a long-term loan liability of £22,249.70. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.