MARHAMCHURCH PLAYSCHOOL
Provide a safe, caring environment for children aged two to five years old, to prepare them for entry to school.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity broke even with a net income of £402 for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees report that reserve funds are held in excess of £15,000, a level they consider appropriate to meet the preschool's needs. The committee confirms it continues to monitor finances carefully to ensure the preschool remains sustainable.
What the accounts disclose
“The preschool holds reserve funds in excess of £15,000 which is of a level that the committee feels is appropriate to meet the needs of the preschool. This figure is reviewed annually.” — page 3
Trustees
- Lucy Smithchair
- Charlotte Hancox
- Duncan Craig
- ELEANOR BRONTE HAWKINS
- Philippa Ritchie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £100k | £100k |
| 31/08/2024 | £108k | £93k |
| 31/08/2023 | £96k | £85k |
| 31/08/2022 | £70k | £84k |
| 31/08/2021 | £96k | £88k |
Common questions
Is MARHAMCHURCH PLAYSCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity broke even with a net income of £402 for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees report that reserve funds are held in excess of £15,000, a level they consider appropriate to meet the preschool's needs. The committee confirms it continues to monitor finances carefully to ensure the preschool remains sustainable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARHAMCHURCH PLAYSCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARHAMCHURCH PLAYSCHOOL as a grant recipient include BLANCHMINSTER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCHMINSTER TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Education |
Charities like this
- Martlesham Preschool
- ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- Horsford & St Faiths Pre-School
- HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL
- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARHAMCHURCH PLAYSCHOOL | £100k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Martlesham Preschool | £201k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Horsford & St Faiths Pre-School | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOLSEY PRE-SCHOOL | £188k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |