BLAGDON UNDER FIVES COMMUNITY GROUP
Provision of early years learning and play sessions in a dedicated facility at village primary school.
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:(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 the 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 state that the charity generated a net surplus of £21,635 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £86,323 and total expenditure of £64,688. Free reserves held at the end of the period were £89,385, which the trustees note are held due to accumulated surpluses to provide for future deficits. The financial position is supported by an independent examiner's report confirming no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Laura Jameschair
- GEMMA MILLS
- Rose Derbyshire
- Vikki Giordani
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £86k | £65k |
| 31/08/2024 | £81k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £85k | £74k |
| 31/08/2022 | £91k | £75k |
| 31/08/2021 | £66k | £60k |
Common questions
Is BLAGDON UNDER FIVES COMMUNITY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £21,635 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £86,323 and total expenditure of £64,688. Free reserves held at the end of the period were £89,385, which the trustees note are held due to accumulated surpluses to provide for future deficits. The financial position is supported by an independent examiner's report confirming no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.