PLOT IO COMMUNITY PLAY PROJECT
EDUCATION/TRAININGRELIEF OF POVERTYSPORT/RECREATIONECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENTCHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLEPEOLE WITH DISABILITIESTHE GENERAL PUBLIC/MANKINDPROVIDES HUMAN RESOURCESPROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACEPROVIDES SERVICESPROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £25,903 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £32,461. However, the trustees and auditors highlight a material uncertainty regarding going concern, as the charity is heavily dependent on London Borough of Camden grants which are only confirmed through August 2026. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for at least twelve months despite this dependency.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants receivable from London Borough of Camden to fund play centre activities amounted to £147,141”
“Due to the nature of the funding model it is difficult for the charity to build up significant reserves. The aim is to match expenditure against income on an annual basis.” — page 23
“This indicates the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 26
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 26392394
Trustees
- ANN BERYL STANNARD
- Cathy Cornford
- Courtney Reading
- Ema Howling
- Joan Doherty
- Vanessa Shepherd Burns
- ZOE BISHOP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £266k | £240k |
| 31/03/2024 | £234k | £236k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £216k |
| 31/03/2022 | £177k | £218k |
| 31/03/2021 | £218k | £222k |
Common questions
Is PLOT IO COMMUNITY PLAY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £25,903 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £32,461. However, the trustees and auditors highlight a material uncertainty regarding going concern, as the charity is heavily dependent on London Borough of Camden grants which are only confirmed through August 2026. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for at least twelve months despite this dependency. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gerald Edelman LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE MONTAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| JOHNNIE JOHNSON TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD
- CAMDEN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE LIMITED
- CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST
- HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED
- PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST
- Caring for Communities and People
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOT IO COMMUNITY PLAY PROJECT | £266k | — | 0 | above | — | material uncertainty |
| THE SOUTHERN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT LTD | £119k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| CAMDEN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE LIMITED | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATERHAM BARRACKS COMMUNITY TRUST | £773k | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LIMITED | £421k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| PRESTON NORTH END COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION TRUST | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |