ST MARY'S PLAYGROUP (BANBURY)
St Mary's Playgroup offers sessions for 2 - 4 years - these sessions are open from children of all backgrounds. We offer a range of play and craft activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £13,284.00 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £19,169.86 in the prior year. Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £119,163.95 to £105,879.95, while total income fell from £156,662.86 to £153,095.90. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention came to light during the review of the accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Early Start Fees 141,911.30”
Trustees
- Alex Woods
- Amelia Clark-Royal
- Amy Reynolds
- Charles Sherratt
- Chelsea Coles
- Chelsie Flavin
- Fiona Berete
- Helen Hill
- Jacob Ellement
- LORRAINE MOLD
- MELISSA CLARKE
- Mary Trustworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £154k | £166k |
| 05/04/2024 | £157k | £137k |
| 05/04/2023 | £135k | £128k |
| 05/04/2022 | £116k | £120k |
| 05/04/2021 | £116k | £101k |
Common questions
Is ST MARY'S PLAYGROUP (BANBURY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £13,284.00 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £19,169.86 in the prior year. Total unrestricted reserves decreased from £119,163.95 to £105,879.95, while total income fell from £156,662.86 to £153,095.90. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention came to light during the review of the accounting records. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S PLAYGROUP (BANBURY) | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S TODDLER AND PLAYGROUP, TETBURY | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S UNDER FIVES, MARLBOROUGH | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| St Mary's Nursery & Preschool - Charlton Kings | £113k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £127k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |