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.
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.
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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.
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £308,845 | £386,131 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £0 | £35 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £5,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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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.
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SCHOOL LANE
SHEFFORD
SCHOOL LANE
Shefford
SG17 5XA
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