ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
We are a pre-school group that was opened in September 1989 to serve the needs of the local community and have since gone from strength to strength. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance and have adopted their constitution. We have approximately 20 children aged between 2 and 4 on our register.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a £19,576 surplus and unrestricted reserves of £45,143, which the trustees consider a prudent buffer above their policy target of one term's essential expenditure. The charity reports no staff vacancies and maintains cash flow on a term-by-term basis, indicating stable operational health.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year amounted to £127,328, with the main sources being fees and grants (£114,099)”
“Fundraising activities during 2024/25 raised £966, with no associated fundraising expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Bhoomi Dugar
- Daniel Bhatoa
- Danielle Griffiths
- Hannah Wood
- Katie Green
- Louise Moye
- Matthew Thornton
- Rebecca Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £127k | £108k |
| 31/07/2024 | £99k | £83k |
| 31/07/2023 | £67k | £67k |
| 31/07/2022 | £62k | £61k |
| 31/07/2021 | £67k | £77k |
Common questions
Is ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a £19,576 surplus and unrestricted reserves of £45,143, which the trustees consider a prudent buffer above their policy target of one term's essential expenditure. The charity reports no staff vacancies and maintains cash flow on a term-by-term basis, indicating stable operational health. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £127k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S PLAYGROUP | £188k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |