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SPARROWS PLAYGROUP

Registered charity 1026963 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Local run small playgroup in church hall with trained staff running 4 morning sessions and two afternoon session for pre school children. Registered as charity to be able to raise funds for group to purchase update equipment and toys for the children of group.High ratio of staff to children maintained. Needs of children put first.

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Latest income
£13k
Latest spending
£49k
Registered
1993
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £11,036 for the period, with total payments exceeding receipts. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased from £46,510 to £59,474, providing a buffer against future costs. The trustees noted that reserves are intended to cover staff redundancies and closure costs if the playgroup were to close.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Reserves to cover costs of staff redundancies and any other costs if playgroup was to close for any other reason. (held: £59k)
“Reserves to cover costs of staff redundancies and any other costs if playgroup was to close for any other reason.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Ofsted inspection resulted in 'requires improvement' grade initially, though later improved to 'GOOD'.
“Ofsted inspected Sparrows as we started back in September resulting in a disappointing “requires improvement” grade.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2026£13k£49k
31/08/2025£53k£64k
31/08/2024£59k£72k
31/08/2023£67k£64k
31/08/2022£54k£52k

Common questions

Is SPARROWS PLAYGROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £11,036 for the period, with total payments exceeding receipts. Despite this, unrestricted reserves increased from £46,510 to £59,474, providing a buffer against future costs. The trustees noted that reserves are intended to cover staff redundancies and closure costs if the playgroup were to close. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.