WARBOROUGH PLAYGROUP
Teach preschool children to Ofsted Standards
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 the charity reported an operating surplus of £3,513 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total unrestricted funds increased to £78,817, while restricted funds rose slightly to £14,863. The balance sheet shows total assets of £93,680 against total liabilities of £3,986.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- GILLIAN EMMETTchair
- Amanda McGowan
- Amelia Golland
- Jodie Kenny
- Victoria MacDonald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £187k | £183k |
| 31/03/2024 | £172k | £156k |
| 31/03/2023 | £166k | £151k |
| 31/03/2022 | £153k | £140k |
| 31/03/2021 | £112k | £114k |
Common questions
Is WARBOROUGH PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £3,513 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Total unrestricted funds increased to £78,817, while restricted funds rose slightly to £14,863. The balance sheet shows total assets of £93,680 against total liabilities of £3,986.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2005 | £128k | To provide new building |