MARSDEN PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP AND TODDLERS
To provide high quality, affordable childcare and early education for children aged 2-5 within a positive and happy learning environment, enabling children to be ready to learn by the time they reach school and to enhance the development and education of children primarily under the statutory school age.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,348 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its net assets to £60,868. The trustees note that sufficient reserves are held in a savings account to ensure continued operation in the event of income gaps or emergency closure.
What the accounts disclose
“We have a small reserve set aside as a contingency fund which would allow us to run playgroup for a short period of time in the event of cessation of NEF, termination of lease or emergency closure.” — page 6
Trustees
- KIRSTY SHEPHERDSON
- Susan Robson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £97k | £79k |
| 31/08/2024 | £66k | £76k |
| 31/08/2023 | £61k | £65k |
| 31/08/2022 | £87k | £86k |
| 31/03/2021 | £77k | £53k |
Common questions
Is MARSDEN PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP AND TODDLERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £18,348 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its net assets to £60,868. The trustees note that sufficient reserves are held in a savings account to ensure continued operation in the event of income gaps or emergency closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2008 | £6k | The Great Outdoors |