REDBURY JELLY BABIES PLAYGROUP
We cater for children aged 2 yrs to 5 yrs. We operate in accordance with the EYFS and LEA funding is available up to 30 hours per week for 3-4year olds and 15 hours for eligible 2 year old. We work in partnership with parents/carers. . We operate from Longbridge Methodist Church and are OFsted registered.
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 financial year with a surplus, resulting in a closing balance of approximately £51,000. Total income was £121,547.16, primarily from funding and fees, while total outgoing costs were £69,964.64. The trustees note that the balance fluctuates significantly due to the timing of government funding receipts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- 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
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £74,003 — grants £74,003 (1); 61% of the £121,547 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Government income: £48,258 — contracts £48,258 (1); 55% of the £87,133 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- BRIAN KITE
- DAVID WALKER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £122k | £70k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £52k |
| 31/03/2023 | £81k | £54k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £46k |
Common questions
Is REDBURY JELLY BABIES PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus, resulting in a closing balance of approximately £51,000. Total income was £121,547.16, primarily from funding and fees, while total outgoing costs were £69,964.64. The trustees note that the balance fluctuates significantly due to the timing of government funding receipts.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2008 | £7k | Storytelling with Puppets and Books are Fun |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- REDBRIDGE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
- ALMONDBURY PLAYGROUP
- JELLYBABIES LTD
- LADYBIRDS PLAYSCHOOL LIMITED
- BELLEVUE PLAYGROUP LIMITED
- JACK AND JILL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDBURY JELLY BABIES PLAYGROUP | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDBRIDGE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALMONDBURY PLAYGROUP | £96k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JELLYBABIES LTD | £443k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADYBIRDS PLAYSCHOOL LIMITED | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELLEVUE PLAYGROUP LIMITED | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |