COLWICH PLAYGROUP
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP, OPEN TO PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 2-4, OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ABLE TO ACCEPT 24 CHILDREN PER SESSION, 9.00-3.15 TERM TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £50,900 as of 31 July 2025, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet costs during quieter months. However, the trustees report that government funding rates lag behind statutory wage and tax increases, creating a pressing issue for financial performance. The charity relies on local authority funding, fundraising, and donations to replenish reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity recognises the need for a cash surplus to meet its costs during the traditionally quieter and loss making winter months. As at 31/07/2025 the Charity continues to hold sufficient funds within the Capital Account to operate including the Statutory Redundancy Reserve as per our policy.” — page 6
Trustees
- EMMA GREWAchair
- AARON STEADMANS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £54k | £59k |
| 31/07/2024 | £56k | £57k |
| 31/07/2023 | £54k | £56k |
| 31/07/2022 | £47k | £54k |
| 31/07/2021 | £73k | £73k |
Common questions
Is COLWICH PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £50,900 as of 31 July 2025, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet costs during quieter months. However, the trustees report that government funding rates lag behind statutory wage and tax increases, creating a pressing issue for financial performance. The charity relies on local authority funding, fundraising, and donations to replenish reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |