KNODISHALL AND DISTRICT PLAYGROUP
Playgroup funded by Early Years Grant, fee paying parents and FundraisingFunds raised are for new equipment, summer trip, christmas presents, repairs and maintenance etc.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING THE PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a positive balance of £20,437.59, derived from total income of £279,632.61 and total payments of £101,092.30. The trustees report that the group is thriving and staff are dedicated, despite challenges regarding building renovation and grant applications. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Wages/Salary less tax and NIC £80,665.13” — page 3
“SCC Fees Funding £110,644.23” — page 3
“During the year problems arose with staff pay. Through error by manager and the responsible trustees, staff were paid more than their designated amount and were asked to pay back the difference.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Tim Haxellchair
- Gwendoline Winifred Haxell
- Kerry Ann Canning
- Philip John Godbold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £101k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £90k |
| 31/03/2023 | £149k | £82k |
| 31/03/2022 | £95k | £78k |
| 31/03/2021 | £90k | £67k |
Common questions
Is KNODISHALL AND DISTRICT PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a positive balance of £20,437.59, derived from total income of £279,632.61 and total payments of £101,092.30. The trustees report that the group is thriving and staff are dedicated, despite challenges regarding building renovation and grant applications. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of KNODISHALL AND DISTRICT PLAYGROUP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.