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Thurston Pre-School Limited

The charity is made up of 2 nursery settings for children aged 0 to 4 years in a Suffolk village. We also run a Before and After School Club for children aged 5-11.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is made up of 2 nursery settings for children aged 0 to 4 years in a Suffolk village. We also run a Before and After School Club for children aged 5-11.

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
£754,683
Latest Expenditure
£719,055

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £754,683
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £719,055
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — Thurston Kids Club (organisation 3947116)
  • Asset transfer in in 2012 — Thurston Under Fives (organisation 802544)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£754,683
£719,055£719,055£137,145£025 / 0
2024
£640,905
£640,708£0£0£00 / 0
2023
£587,302
£547,988£547,988£110,629£022 / 0
2022
£435,300
£420,9670 / 1
2021
£172,500
£166,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Thurston Pre-School Limited

What does Thurston Pre-School Limited do?

The charity is made up of 2 nursery settings for children aged 0 to 4 years in a Suffolk village. We also run a Before and After School Club for children aged 5-11.

How much income did Thurston Pre-School Limited report in 2025?

Thurston Pre-School Limited reported total income of £755k and reported expenditure of £719k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Thurston Pre-School Limited?

Thurston Pre-School Limited has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Thurston Pre-School Limited registered as a charity?

Thurston Pre-School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2011 as charity number 1144602. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Thurston Pre-School Limited?

Thurston Pre-School Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thurston Pre-School Limited operate?

Thurston Pre-School Limited operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Thurston Pre-School Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Thurston Pre-School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144602.

Details

Address
Thurston Preschool
Church Road
Thurston
Bury St Edmunds
IP31 3RU
Registration Date
9 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023425
Charity Number
1144602

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Trustees

Alexander Kelly
Clare Chater
Emma Forrest
Sarah Pilgrim
Simon Burton
Suzanne Callaby

Sectors & Classifications

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