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Downside Pre-School

Downside Pre-School offers education and care to children from 2-5yrs. We operate 5 days a week in term time, from 8.45am-3.15pm. We own a purpose built pre-school on a school site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We employ up-to 10 experienced and qualified staff, and cater for the local community.

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Activities & Mission

Downside Pre-School offers education and care to children from 2-5yrs. We operate 5 days a week in term time, from 8.45am-3.15pm. We own a purpose built pre-school on a school site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We employ up-to 10 experienced and qualified staff, and cater for the local community.

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
£225,989
Latest Expenditure
£201,349

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.1%
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 2022 — Downside Pre-School (organisation 3994301)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£225,989
£201,3490 / 0
2024
£192,638
£186,5210 / 0
2023
£184,119
£193,6720 / 0
2022
£0
£00 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Downside Pre-School

What does Downside Pre-School do?

Downside Pre-School offers education and care to children from 2-5yrs. We operate 5 days a week in term time, from 8.45am-3.15pm. We own a purpose built pre-school on a school site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We employ up-to 10 experienced and qualified staff, and cater for the local community.

How much income did Downside Pre-School report in 2025?

Downside Pre-School reported total income of £226k and reported expenditure of £201k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Downside Pre-School registered as a charity?

Downside Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 2020 as charity number 1191830. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Downside Pre-School?

Downside Pre-School is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Downside Pre-School operate?

Downside Pre-School operates in Central Bedfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Downside Pre-School a registered charity?

Yes — Downside Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191830.

Details

Address
Downside Pre School CIO
Oakwood Avenue
DUNSTABLE
LU5 4AS
Registration Date
15 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5169562
Charity Number
1191830

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Trustees

Claire Washington
Helen Shaw
Julie Russell
Neil Shaw

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