SPETISBURY AND CHARLTON MARSHALL PLAYGROUP
The charity operate a preschool and offer wrap around care in the form of a breakfast and afterschool club for children aged up to 11 years. The charity is run by a committee of volunteer members, mainly parents of children attending the preschool. There is an appointed preschool manager responsible for the staff and daily running of the group.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net surplus of £13,785, bringing total cash funds to £155,432. The trustees have amended their reserves policy to aim for three months of running costs, which are held in a savings account at Lloyds Bank. The charity reports no grants made and relies on fees, government grants, and fundraising to cover its operational costs.
What the accounts disclose
“aim to hold 3 months of running costs in reserve for any eventualities such as redundancy etc.”
Trustees
- Emma Chester
- Katie Adams
- Lesley Bahawan
- RIA ELLIOTT
- Rebecca Box
- Samantha Hinchley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £198k | £184k |
| 31/08/2024 | £180k | £138k |
| 31/08/2023 | £138k | £107k |
| 31/08/2022 | £110k | £108k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £98k |
Common questions
Is SPETISBURY AND CHARLTON MARSHALL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net surplus of £13,785, bringing total cash funds to £155,432. The trustees have amended their reserves policy to aim for three months of running costs, which are held in a savings account at Lloyds Bank. The charity reports no grants made and relies on fees, government grants, and fundraising to cover its operational costs.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPETISBURY AND CHARLTON MARSHALL PLAYGROUP | £198k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHARLBURY PRESCHOOL | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PONSANOOTH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT CHART AND SINGLETON PLAYGROUP | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |