PLAYTIMES
Established Preschool offering pre-school learning and education for children aged between 2 and 4 years and provision of a breakfast, after-school and holiday club for children ages 2-11.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £287,127 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue its activities, with assets deemed adequate to fulfil obligations. The financial performance for the year was described as satisfactory, resulting in a small net incoming resource surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy on reserves is that the existing assets are retained to produce income which is wholly utilised to support existing activities. There is no intention in the long term to either increase or decrease the capital significantly.” — page 6
“Details of transactions with related parties are shown in the notes to the accounts. This includes remuneration and expenses paid to Trustees.” — page 6
Trustees
- Kim Judgechair
- Diana Sands
- Ian Pattle
- James Glover
- Karina Chopping
- Melanie Hamilton
- Michelle Rider
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £133k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £130k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £105k | £100k |
| 31/03/2022 | £83k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £81k |
Common questions
Is PLAYTIMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £287,127 at the year end, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue its activities, with assets deemed adequate to fulfil obligations. The financial performance for the year was described as satisfactory, resulting in a small net incoming resource surplus. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL
- HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- ST JOHN'S PLAYTIME PRE-SCHOOL
- PILTON PRE-SCHOOL
- YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL
- ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYTIMES | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S PLAYTIME PRE-SCHOOL | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PILTON PRE-SCHOOL | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |