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Summertime Nursery & Pre-School

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School aim to provide the highest quality of childcare for the local, school and extended community in Dorchester. We work hard to achieve this aim through continuous development of our excellent staff team, the commitment of our trustees to improve the management of the charity, and by nurturing our relationship with parents and carers.

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Activities & Mission

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School aim to provide the highest quality of childcare for the local, school and extended community in Dorchester. We work hard to achieve this aim through continuous development of our excellent staff team, the commitment of our trustees to improve the management of the charity, and by nurturing our relationship with parents and carers.

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
£431,555
Latest Expenditure
£376,043

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£431,555
£376,0430 / 0
2023
£347,207
£356,0340 / 0
2022
£335,698
£320,5460 / 0
2021
£279,972
£301,4310 / 1
2020
£291,356
£259,9390 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Summertime Nursery & Pre-School

What does Summertime Nursery & Pre-School do?

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School aim to provide the highest quality of childcare for the local, school and extended community in Dorchester. We work hard to achieve this aim through continuous development of our excellent staff team, the commitment of our trustees to improve the management of the charity, and by nurturing our relationship with parents and carers.

How much income did Summertime Nursery & Pre-School report in 2024?

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School reported total income of £432k and reported expenditure of £376k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Summertime Nursery & Pre-School registered as a charity?

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2014 as charity number 1159532. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Summertime Nursery & Pre-School?

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Nichols. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Summertime Nursery & Pre-School operate?

Summertime Nursery & Pre-School operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Summertime Nursery & Pre-School a registered charity?

Yes — Summertime Nursery & Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159532.

Details

Address
THOMAS HARDYE SCHOOL
QUEENS AVENUE
DORCHESTER
DT1 2ET
Registration Date
8 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048211
Charity Number
1159532

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Trustees

Laura Nichols Chair
Andrew Howard
Beth Howard
CATHERINE ELIZABETH WHITE
Christian Thomas
Claire Pengelly
Emma James
Hannah Dell
Jodie Sawyer

Sectors & Classifications

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