Friends Of Hollyfield Nursery
Charity 1106151
Overview
Summary
Friends Of Hollyfield Nursery appears to be a small, place-based support charity closely connected to Hollyfield Pre-School Nursery. Its role is not primarily to run childcare, but to widen children’s access to that setting and enrich its learning environment through bursaries, inclusive equipment and community fundraising. The available evidence suggests a model in which parents, staff and local supporters may convert social events and training into practical resources for children, particularly those facing financial barriers or additional needs.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Reddicap
Confidence: low
The available evidence identifies a local connection between Hollyfield Pre-School Nursery and Falcon Lodge, and states that it shares a site with Hollyfield Primary School, which Birmingham City Council records in Sutton Reddicap ward. However, the charity's registered contact address is not operational evidence, and the evidence does not directly document the charity delivering activity in the ward. The operational-area conclusion is therefore tentative.
- Charity Commission register: Friends of Hollyfield Nursery, charity 1106151
The charity's registered contact address is Hollyfield Pre-School Nursery in Sutton Coldfield. Its objects include bursaries for children from low-income families and play facilities and equipment, particularly for children with special needs. - Hollyfield Pre-School Nursery official website: About us
The nursery identifies its site as being in Falcon Lodge, Sutton Coldfield, says it draws children from the adjoining council estate and nearby private housing, and states that it shares its site with Hollyfield Primary School. - Birmingham City Council: Hollyfield Primary School directory record
Hollyfield Primary School is recorded in Sutton Reddicap ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available evidence does not separately document where each Friends of Hollyfield Nursery-funded bursary, item of equipment or event is delivered; the charity's registered contact address, objects and named activities do not by themselves establish where activity is concentrated.
- The nursery's shared site and wraparound provision for Hollyfield Primary School demonstrate a local institutional connection, but there is no direct evidence that Friends of Hollyfield Nursery funds activity for the primary school or operates beyond the nursery community.
- There is no current evidence of additional physical sites, outreach locations, or partnerships that materially extend the charity's operational footprint beyond Sutton Reddicap.
Additional evidence needed
- A recent trustees' annual report or fundraising account identifying the locations and recipients of grants, bursaries and funded projects.
- Current charity communications or event records confirming whether Friends of Hollyfield Nursery runs activities only at Hollyfield Pre-School Nursery or also at other venues.
- Evidence of any formal delivery partnership with Hollyfield Primary School or other local organisations, including the geographical scope of that work.
Areas of work
- Disability
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A bridge between nursery provision and family affordability
The charity appears to reduce financial barriers to participation in nursery life by directing bursaries to children from low-income families, alongside investment in facilities.
Why it matters
This suggests its distinctive contribution may be equitable access, rather than simply fundraising for extras. It may therefore be important to understand which families are unable to benefit without this support.
Show evidence
“The charity awards bursaries to children from low income families.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities include bursaries for needy children.”
Source:Charity Commission
Inclusion is built into the charity’s stated purpose
Support for children with special needs appears to be a core design principle, not an incidental activity, with Makaton training suggesting attention to communication as well as physical play resources.
Why it matters
This may position the charity as an enabler of inclusive early-years participation. It would be useful for local disability and family-support organisations to know whether this capability could connect with wider support pathways.
Show evidence
“The charity provides play facilities and equipment, particularly but not exclusively for children with special needs.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities include Makaton Training.”
Source:Charity Commission
Fundraising may also function as community-building
The wide range of celebratory, themed and sponsored events suggests the charity may rely on frequent low-barrier participation rather than a small number of major donors.
Why it matters
This indicates that the organisation may strengthen relationships around the nursery while raising funds. Its resilience could therefore depend on parent and community engagement as much as on financial resources.
Show evidence
“Activities include quiz nights, Christmas Fayres, sponsored walks, tombolas and themed celebration days.”
Source:Charity Commission“The nursery states that everybody’s ideas, experiences and individualities are valued.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether bursaries pay nursery fees, specific activities, or other costs for families.
- How many children benefit each year, especially children with special needs.
- Whether the charity is formally governed independently from the nursery provider.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent accounts or annual reports showing income sources, bursary spending and beneficiary numbers.
- Information from families, staff and trustees about referral routes, decision-making and partnerships.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
quiz night, Makaton Training, First Aid Training, Bursaries for needy children, Art Project, providing garden materials for children's garden, Christmas Fayre, Celebration days, sponsored walks, pamper night, cat walk night, tombola, crazy hair day, pyjama day, pamper day, prince and princess day, summer fate
Charity objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN BY: 1 AWARDING BURSARIES TO CHILDREN FORM LOW INCOME FAMILIES; AND 2 PROVIDING PLAY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS