HARDWICK PLAYGROUP
Hardwick Pre-school Playgroup. We provide sessional, term-time educational care for children between the ages of 2 to rising 5
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received total receipts of £158,441 and incurred payments of £145,246, resulting in a net surplus of £13,195 for the period. The trustees note that the charity is heavily bound by government funding and that rising wages and cost of living impacts sustainability. Free/unrestricted reserves increased from £66,131 to £89,549, with the charity aiming to hold a contingency to maintain continuity of staff and resources.
What the accounts disclose
“WE TRY TO HOLD A CONTINGENCY BECAUSE OF THE FLUCTUATION IN THE CHILDREN THAT ATTEND, TERM BY TERM, YEAR BY YEAR SO WE CAN TRY TO KEEP THE CONTINUETY OF STAFF, HOURS AND RECOURSES”
Trustees
- LOUISE LAWRENCEchair
- EMMA LIPMAN
- natasha albertelli
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £95k | £89k |
| 31/08/2024 | £98k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £73k | £75k |
| 31/08/2022 | £62k | £63k |
| 31/08/2021 | £80k | £68k |
Common questions
Is HARDWICK PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received total receipts of £158,441 and incurred payments of £145,246, resulting in a net surplus of £13,195 for the period. The trustees note that the charity is heavily bound by government funding and that rising wages and cost of living impacts sustainability. Free/unrestricted reserves increased from £66,131 to £89,549, with the charity aiming to hold a contingency to maintain continuity of staff and resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.