JELLYTOTS PLAYGROUP (SHAW)
We are a playgroup for pre-school children, in the grounds of Brook Field School in West Swindon.
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 ended the year with a surplus of £5,353.41, resulting in closing balances of £45,380.53 across current and saver accounts. The trustees note that funds are maintained to cover redundancy payments in case of future closure, indicating a focus on financial continuity despite the small scale of operations.
What the accounts disclose
“topped up annually to cover increasing redundancy payments in case of future closure of the playgroup.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management 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
Trustees
- Rachel Elizabeth Cockbillchair
- Francesca Bilotta
- Sara Lee Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £90k | £84k |
| 31/08/2024 | £79k | £77k |
| 31/08/2023 | £70k | £72k |
| 31/08/2022 | £65k | £67k |
| 31/08/2021 | £71k | £69k |
Common questions
Is JELLYTOTS PLAYGROUP (SHAW) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £5,353.41, resulting in closing balances of £45,380.53 across current and saver accounts. The trustees note that funds are maintained to cover redundancy payments in case of future closure, indicating a focus on financial continuity despite the small scale of operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.