BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL
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 offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours groups.
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: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;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;INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO THE STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £18,581 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £129,853. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient funds to cover operational costs and maintain six months of working capital. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity holds sufficient funds for the cover of operational costs and 6 months working capital.” — page 6
“Two trustees (Carol Smith & Nicola Wheeler) have been paid remuneration or received other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity totaling £31,604.92 for the accounting period ended 31 December 2024.” — page 14
“Two trustees (Carol Smith & Nicola Wheeler) have been paid remuneration or received other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity totaling £31,604.92 for the accounting period ended 31 December 2024.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/07/2024)
Trustees
- Carol Smith
- Claire Kelly
- Hayley Benn
- Karen Saunders
- Katherine James
- Katie Smith
- Nicola Wheeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £262k | £243k |
| 31/12/2023 | £86k | £73k |
Common questions
Is BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £18,581 for the year, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £129,853. The trustees report that the charity holds sufficient funds to cover operational costs and maintain six months of working capital. There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIARY PRE-SCHOOL | £262k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S CORNER PRE-SCHOOL COMMITTEE | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST ANNE'S PRE-SCHOOL (CHINGFORD) | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARET'S PRE-SCHOOL | £124k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BEETLEY AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEAMOOR PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £444k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |