WILDLINGS
The Playgroup exists to promote learning through play activities for children in Ambergate and the neighbouring districts, aged from 2 to 5 years
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Wildlings reported a net income of £35,998.25 for the year ended 1 September 2025, derived from childcare fees, grants, and fundraising. The charity maintains a positive financial position with no disclosed reserves policy or material deficits, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to ensure that there are sufficient funds at all times to meet all costs in the event of closure.” — page 7
Trustees
- Helena Holland
- Kathryn Wilderspin
- Laura Padner
- Neil Hunt
- Stacey Murray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | £248k | £212k |
| 01/09/2024 | £189k | £188k |
| 01/09/2023 | £189k | £148k |
| 01/09/2022 | £176k | £154k |
| 01/09/2021 | £147k | £130k |
Common questions
Is WILDLINGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Wildlings reported a net income of £35,998.25 for the year ended 1 September 2025, derived from childcare fees, grants, and fundraising. The charity maintains a positive financial position with no disclosed reserves policy or material deficits, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SEGELMAN TRUST | 1 | £132k |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| RESTORE OUR PLANET | 1 | £84k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £8k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE TORY FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- WINTON PLAYGROUP
- LILLIPUT LEARNERS PLAYGROUP PRE-SCHOOL
- WORTH PARK PLAYGROUP
- GOSLINGS PLAYGROUP
- LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (INGHAM)
- WILDWOOD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILDLINGS | £248k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WINTON PLAYGROUP | £233k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LILLIPUT LEARNERS PLAYGROUP PRE-SCHOOL | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORTH PARK PLAYGROUP | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSLINGS PLAYGROUP | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP (INGHAM) | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |