# WILLOW RISE PRE-SCHOOL

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1026317
- **Other names:** WILLOW RISE PLAYGROUP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1026317


## Contact

- **Address:** Willow Rise Pre School, Downswood Community Centre, Chiltern Close, Downswood, MAIDSTONE
- **Postcode:** ME15 8XG
- **Phone:** 07857835063
- **Website:** www.willowrise.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A)  OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY;(B)  ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C)  INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.

**Activities:** Willow Rise is a Pre School for children aged 2 to 4yrs, before they move onto school. Providing sessional day care Monday to Friday 9:15 to 12.15.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £91819 | £88698 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £88818 | £79223 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £58387 | £69974 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £74544 | £67158 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £55755 | £59648 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Sarah Cleisham** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 19, 2024
- Jessica Arundel — appointed July 7, 2022
- Jody Langrish — appointed July 3, 2025
- Linda Chambers — appointed Feb. 22, 2018


