# DUCHY PRESCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1157005
- **Other names:** DUCHY PRESCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP BRADNINCH
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 12, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1157005


## Contact

- **Address:** THE DUCHY PRESCHOOL & PLAYGROUP, MILLWAY, BRADNINCH, EXETER
- **Postcode:** EX5 4NL
- **Phone:** 01392 881975
- **Email:** duchypreschool@googlemail.com
- **Website:** www.duchypreschool.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT HAVING AS ITS OBJECTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR BY:1) PROMOTING THEIR CARE AND SAFETY;2) PROMOTING THEIR EDUCATION AND PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT;3) PROMOTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING;4) PROVIDING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS;5) PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CIO; AND6) FURTHERING THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.

**Activities:** Nestled in the centre of Bradninch, The Duchy Preschool is at the heart of our community. As a non-profit organisation, we're proud of the service we provide to local families and the fun, nurturing, safe learning environment we offer our children. Parents can access our childcare in ways that fit in better with work.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £158367 | £146197 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £138328 | £145731 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £114197 | £120213 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £106226 | £102786 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £99985 | £75825 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Stephen Birley** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- Catherine Banner — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- Emma Pring — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- John Porter — appointed July 16, 2019
- Katy Taylor — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- Louise Heap — appointed March 20, 2024
- Lucy Alford — appointed July 11, 2024
- Ruth Kennett — appointed Nov. 25, 2025
- Tamsyn Hopkins — appointed Nov. 25, 2025