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Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks

We offer Early Years Education for children aged from 2 to 5. We also offer wrap around care for children attending our pre-school as well as the local lower and middle schools. We are Ofsted registered and operate within the town of Shefford.

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Activities & Mission

We offer Early Years Education for children aged from 2 to 5. We also offer wrap around care for children attending our pre-school as well as the local lower and middle schools. We are Ofsted registered and operate within the town of Shefford.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£308,845
Latest Expenditure
£386,131

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 125.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 125.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Acorn Playgroup (shefford) (organisation 1042353)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£308,845
£386,1310 / 2
2024
£0
£350 / 0
2023
£5,000
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks

What does Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks do?

We offer Early Years Education for children aged from 2 to 5. We also offer wrap around care for children attending our pre-school as well as the local lower and middle schools. We are Ofsted registered and operate within the town of Shefford.

How much income did Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks report in 2025?

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks reported total income of £309k and reported expenditure of £386k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks registered as a charity?

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2022 as charity number 1200985. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks?

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jacqueline Lewis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks operate?

Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks operates in Central Bedfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks a registered charity?

Yes — Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200985.

Details

Address
ACORN PRE SCHOOL & THE MIGHTY OAKS
SCHOOL LANE
SHEFFORD
SCHOOL LANE
Shefford
SG17 5XA
Registration Date
11 November 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5204725
Charity Number
1200985

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Trustees

Jacqueline Lewis Chair
Caroline Tudge
LOUISE CLAIRE BARNETT
Lyndsey Black
PHILIP BOLLAND

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