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ELVINGTON UNDER FIVES PLAYGROUP

Registered charity 1018548 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To provide a safe and happy learning environment for children under five. This takes the form of a mother and baby/toddler group for children from birth onwards, located in the village hall and an ofsted registered playgroup for 2 - 5 year olds.

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Latest income
£73k
Latest spending
£67k
Registered
1993
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,967.63, marking a significant improvement over the previous year due to increased funding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £23,305.89, which the trustees hold to cover potential redundancy costs if enrollment falls. The charity's financial position is supported by diverse income streams including fees, government funding, and fundraising events.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Reserves held to cover redundancy costs should the number of children attending preschool fall low enough to enforce closure. (held: £23k)
“Reserves held to cover redundancy costs should the number of children attending preschool fall low enough to enforce closure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: City Of York

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£73k£67k
31/03/2024£55k£60k
31/03/2023£51k£52k
31/03/2022£47k£47k
31/03/2021£53k£42k

Common questions

Is ELVINGTON UNDER FIVES PLAYGROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £5,967.63, marking a significant improvement over the previous year due to increased funding income. Unrestricted reserves stood at £23,305.89, which the trustees hold to cover potential redundancy costs if enrollment falls. The charity's financial position is supported by diverse income streams including fees, government funding, and fundraising events. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.