THREE ACRES COMMUNITY PLAY PROJECT
Three Acres provide play and recreational activities for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age. Services include breakfast club, after school club and holiday play schemes. Play activities are child lead while developing empowerment, choice, participation and equal opportunity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £49,906 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £492,418. The trustees confirm that these reserves are in excess of their stated policy target of £60,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The charity maintains a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a requirement of three months expenditure and have considered this to be £60,000.” — page 6
“A number of trustees have children who attend the childcare services run by Three Acres Community Play Project. The trustees are charged the same rates as members of the public whose children use the services provided.” — page 23
Trustees
- Kim Harriganchair
- Danielle Taylor
- David Maloney
- Julie Peel
- Louise Schofield
- Michelle Gilmour
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £356k | £306k |
| 31/03/2024 | £310k | £309k |
| 31/03/2023 | £309k | £300k |
| 31/03/2022 | £277k | £260k |
| 31/03/2021 | £290k | £251k |
Common questions
Is THREE ACRES COMMUNITY PLAY PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £49,906 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £492,418. The trustees confirm that these reserves are in excess of their stated policy target of £60,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The charity maintains a going concern basis with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2016 | £10k | Three Acres Girls Club |