Explorers
Also known as: Henstridge Playgroup
Explorers Pre-school is situated in the grounds of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset. The pre-school is open from 8.45am-3.15 pm Mondays to Fridays (term-time only). Explorers is registered on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary Childcare registers to care for 16 children (max) aged two years 6 months to five years old.
Activities & Mission
Explorers Pre-school is situated in the grounds of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset. The pre-school is open from 8.45am-3.15 pm Mondays to Fridays (term-time only). Explorers is registered on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary Childcare registers to care for 16 children (max) aged two years 6 months to five years old.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £103,315 | £100,314 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £81,675 | £80,001 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £58,315 | £61,317 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £59,292 | £64,225 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £68,825 | £60,390 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Explorers
What does Explorers do?
Explorers Pre-school is situated in the grounds of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset. The pre-school is open from 8.45am-3.15 pm Mondays to Fridays (term-time only). Explorers is registered on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary Childcare registers to care for 16 children (max) aged two years 6 months to five years old.
How much income did Explorers report in 2025?
Explorers reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £100k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Explorers registered as a charity?
Explorers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 November 1993 as charity number 1027807. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Explorers?
Explorers is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Furby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Explorers operate?
Explorers operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Explorers a registered charity?
Yes — Explorers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1027807.
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- Henstridge Playgroup
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- 30 July 2026
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