STOKE HILL PRE-SCHOOL GROUP
Pre school education
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 charity reported a net income surplus of £47,480 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £156,413. The trustees consider this reserve level appropriate to cover unexpected costs and sustain operations if income falls. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year” — page 20
“The pre-school/day nursery aims to hold sufficient financial reserves to meet redundancy obligations and sustain the pre-school if income falls below the expected level.” — page 10
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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Carla Chapmanchair
- Dominic Carnell
- Louise Anne Winkler
- Phillip Bovey
- Sarah Helen Campain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £446k | £399k |
| 31/08/2024 | £313k | £261k |
| 31/08/2023 | £313k | £261k |
| 31/08/2022 | £214k | £212k |
| 31/08/2021 | £148k | £134k |
Common questions
Is STOKE HILL PRE-SCHOOL GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £47,480 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £156,413. The trustees consider this reserve level appropriate to cover unexpected costs and sustain operations if income falls. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.