MAGIC BOX PLAYGROUP
Magic Box is a rural Pre School for children aged 2.5 years to 5 years.
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THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY;(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of income over expenditure of £10,239 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Accumulated funds increased from £42,539 to £52,779, reflecting the surplus added to the previous year's balance. The document confirms the business is a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Duncan Edward Hammertonchair
- Sally Ann Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £82k | £92k |
| 31/08/2024 | £85k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £70k | £67k |
| 31/08/2022 | £56k | £60k |
| 31/08/2021 | £45k | £46k |
Common questions
Is MAGIC BOX PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of income over expenditure of £10,239 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Accumulated funds increased from £42,539 to £52,779, reflecting the surplus added to the previous year's balance. The document confirms the business is a going concern with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.