MINSTER PLAYGROUP
WE ARE A PRE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED BETWENN 2 AND 5 YEARS OLD.
Objects
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 unrestricted funds increased to £304,228, resulting in total net assets of £313,128. The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the intention of the trustees to hold sufficient funds to enable the charity to the equivalent of 6 months running costs” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Dannielle Graychair
- Annabel Ross
- Debbie Harrison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £476k | £415k |
| 31/03/2024 | £407k | £409k |
| 31/03/2023 | £423k | £390k |
| 31/03/2022 | £403k | £339k |
| 31/03/2021 | £333k | £271k |
Common questions
Is MINSTER PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £304,228, resulting in total net assets of £313,128. The trustees confirm the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2011 | £10k | Minster Playgroup - Original Faces - Moving places with extra spaces |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINSTER PLAYGROUP | £476k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £133k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH PLAYGROUP | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST NICHOLAS PLAYGROUP | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |