RUSPER PLAYGROUP
PROVIDING PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND CARE FROM AGES 2-4 YEARS OLD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £32,956 are maintained at a level consistent with the charity's policy of holding three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees note that the charity would struggle financially without the support of the Rusper Village Hall committee, indicating a dependency on external support for operational viability.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“The Playgroup is very grateful to The Rusper Village Hall committee who support the activities and needs of the Playgroup. Without their help the Playgroup would struggle financially.” — page 5
Trustees
- Alan Sheridan
- Jessica Keyworth
- Michael John Wells
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £113k | £98k |
| 31/08/2024 | £80k | £85k |
| 31/08/2023 | £79k | £90k |
| 31/08/2022 | £95k | £99k |
| 31/08/2021 | £88k | £74k |
Common questions
Is RUSPER PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £32,956 are maintained at a level consistent with the charity's policy of holding three to six months of expenditure. However, the trustees note that the charity would struggle financially without the support of the Rusper Village Hall committee, indicating a dependency on external support for operational viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSPER PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | within | — | noted |
| HORFIELD WELLY PRE-SCHOOL | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPETISBURY AND CHARLTON MARSHALL PLAYGROUP | £198k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Muskham Preschool | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |