KINGSCLERE PRESCHOOL
The principal activity of the charity is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for Early Years education and development of preschool aged children in Kingsclere and the surrounding community.
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 the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,164 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £68,229 to £66,065. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds £50,000 in reserves as stated in the Trustees' Annual Report, though the balance sheet shows total unrestricted funds of £66,065.
What the accounts disclose
“Kingsclere Preschool’s policy shall be to retain or, where reserves are below the agreed level, to work to secure three times the charity’s average monthly outgoing costs from the previous year” — page 4
“During 2024 Busy Bees Pre-school (Registered Charity no: 1035074) incorporated and became Kingsclere Preschool. Funds to the value of £32,870.51 was transferred from Busy Bees Pre-school to Kingsclere Preschool.” — page 25
“During 2025 Busy Bees Pre-school (Registered Charity no: 1035074) transferred the remaining bank balance of £110.60 to Kingsclere Preschool.” — page 25
“During 2024 Busy Bees Pre-school (Registered Charity no: 1035074) incorporated and became Kingsclere Preschool. Funds to the value of £32,870.51 was transferred from Busy Bees Pre-school to Kingsclere Preschool.” — page 25
“During 2025 Busy Bees Pre-school (Registered Charity no: 1035074) transferred the remaining bank balance of £110.60 to Kingsclere Preschool.” — page 25
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
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Beall
- Daisy Charlotte Shirley
- Natalie Hill
- Natalie Robson
- Rachel Joy Rebbettes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £134k | £136k |
| 31/07/2024 | £136k | £68k |
Common questions
Is KINGSCLERE PRESCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,164 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £68,229 to £66,065. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds £50,000 in reserves as stated in the Trustees' Annual Report, though the balance sheet shows total unrestricted funds of £66,065. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.