Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School
Also known as: Bankfield Under 5's
Provision of care and education for under 5's and wrap around education for children up to the age of 12 years
Activities & Mission
Provision of care and education for under 5's and wrap around education for children up to the age of 12 years
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £791,311 | £779,995 | £779,995 | £22,152 | £22,152 | 34 / 0 |
| 2023 | £676,044 | £753,886 | £753,886 | £10,836 | £10,836 | 33 / 0 |
| 2022 | £672,939 | £644,442 | £644,442 | £88,678 | £88,678 | 34 / 0 |
| 2021 | £581,368 | £626,318 | £626,318 | £60,181 | £60,181 | 33 / 0 |
| 2020 | £600,995 | £584,461 | £584,461 | £105,131 | £105,131 | 33 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School
What does Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School do?
Provision of care and education for under 5's and wrap around education for children up to the age of 12 years
How much income did Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School report in 2024?
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School reported total income of £791k and reported expenditure of £780k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School?
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School registered as a charity?
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1993 as charity number 1018543. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School?
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAT WHIMPERLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School operate?
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School operates in Halton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School a registered charity?
Yes — Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018543.
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Also Known As
- Bankfield Under 5's
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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