ST LEONARDS PRE - SCHOOL
Pre-School, Holiday Club serving local community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £53,980 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by increased enrollment and government funding rates. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains high reserves (around 50% of total funds) to mitigate risks related to minimum wage increases and demographic variability. The trustees note that while income exceeds the threshold for accruals accounting, they continue to use cash-based accounts to conserve resources.
What the accounts disclose
“53% of income was Government nursery funding” — page 4
“prudent to maintain a high level of reserves (around 50% of total funds held)”
Trustees
- Daniel Shrimpton
- Debra Garland
- Elizabeth Cox
- Georgia Stephen
- Jessica Melton
- Michael O'Callaghan
- Sarah Scott
- Sorrel Lindley
- Stephanie Cox
- Tracey Hynes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £260k | £206k |
| 31/08/2024 | £200k | £197k |
| 31/08/2023 | £212k | £211k |
| 31/08/2022 | £239k | £182k |
| 31/08/2021 | £124k | £129k |
Common questions
Is ST LEONARDS PRE - SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £53,980 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by increased enrollment and government funding rates. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains high reserves (around 50% of total funds) to mitigate risks related to minimum wage increases and demographic variability. The trustees note that while income exceeds the threshold for accruals accounting, they continue to use cash-based accounts to conserve resources.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LEONARDS PRE - SCHOOL | £260k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARGARETS PRE-SCHOOL LACEBY | £171k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FLAMSTEAD PRE-SCHOOL | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Lyminge Pre School | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |