SHEPLEY PRE-SCHOOL (CIO)
Providing childcare for preschool children and wrap around care.
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £31,344, representing a net movement in funds of £31,344 for the year. Per the trustees' report, reserves are carried forward each year, with principal funding derived from privately paid fees and Kirklees council. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to attention suggesting non-compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves – Reserves are carried forward each year.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Carolyn Emma Booth
- Edward Mills
- Sheila Sloan
- Thalia Lucinda Jones
- Tiffany Atkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £316k | £285k |
| 31/08/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is SHEPLEY PRE-SCHOOL (CIO) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £31,344, representing a net movement in funds of £31,344 for the year. Per the trustees' report, reserves are carried forward each year, with principal funding derived from privately paid fees and Kirklees council. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to attention suggesting non-compliance with accounting requirements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPLEY PRE-SCHOOL (CIO) | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLEDGELINGS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALLESLEY PRE-SCHOOL | £142k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| CROSSHAYES PRE-SCHOOL | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHALDON PRE-SCHOOL | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL CIO | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |