NOAH'S ARK PLAYGROUP
We provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment where all children benefit by being able to enjoy themselves and grow in confidence. We encourage every child to be a competent learner who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured. We seek to build to positive relationships with both our children and their families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £15,430.13 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to £23,742.20 in the previous year. Total income decreased from £159,707.36 to £185,723.37, while total expenses increased from £135,965.16 to £170,293.24. The bank balance increased from £180,718.42 to £196,148.55, indicating sufficient liquidity to meet current obligations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- LOUISE SMARTchair
- Abby Channing
- Amber Lauren Hamilton
- Caitlin Brown
- Emily Luckett
- Emma Clare Blackmore
- Michelle Lawrence
- Natalie Jayne Baber
- Rikki Sharp
- Sarah Sharp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £186k | £170k |
| 31/08/2024 | £160k | £136k |
| 31/08/2023 | £142k | £121k |
| 31/08/2022 | £115k | £115k |
| 31/08/2021 | £109k | £104k |
Common questions
Is NOAH'S ARK PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £15,430.13 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to £23,742.20 in the previous year. Total income decreased from £159,707.36 to £185,723.37, while total expenses increased from £135,965.16 to £170,293.24. The bank balance increased from £180,718.42 to £196,148.55, indicating sufficient liquidity to meet current obligations.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SALOMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £205k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NOAH'S ARK ( TOLWORTH ) PRE-SCHOOL
- NOAH'S ARK PRE-SCHOOL (BILLERICAY)
- NOAHS ARK PLAYGROUP
- NOAH'S ARK NURSERY SCHOOL
- NOAH'S ARK NURSERY GROUP
- NOAH'S ARK PRE-SCHOOL (WERRINGTON)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAH'S ARK PLAYGROUP | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOAH'S ARK ( TOLWORTH ) PRE-SCHOOL | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOAH'S ARK PRE-SCHOOL (BILLERICAY) | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOAHS ARK PLAYGROUP | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| NOAH'S ARK NURSERY SCHOOL | £245k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOAH'S ARK NURSERY GROUP | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |