BANWELL BUDDIES
We are a pre school, we have children from the age of 2-4 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation stage and are registered with Ofsted.
Objects
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; (A) 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;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF SUCH NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts for Banwell Buddies for the year ended 31/08/2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The examiner stated they had no concerns and found no other matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
Trustees
- George Pimm
- VIKKI FITZPATRICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £98k | £81k |
| 31/08/2024 | £79k | £75k |
| 31/08/2023 | £91k | £86k |
| 31/08/2022 | £84k | £78k |
| 31/08/2021 | £77k | £68k |
Common questions
Is BANWELL BUDDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for Banwell Buddies for the year ended 31/08/2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The examiner stated they had no concerns and found no other matters requiring attention to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.