HORSENDALE PLAYGROUP
Providing play opportunities for pre-school children, extending to Out of School facilities for Horsendale School students.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £89,721 at the end of the year, an increase from £79,028 the previous year. The trustees' report notes that the Playgroup operated at a deficit funded by reserves, while the After School Club showed a surplus. The charity maintains a reserves policy to cover a minimum of two months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees plan to hold reserves sufficient to cover a minimum of 2 months running costs to cover a fall in income or meet redundancy costs.” — page 2
“A salary was paid to one trustee in the year totalling £7,116 (2024 - £5,892).” — page 6
“A salary was paid to one trustee in the year totalling £7,116 (2024 - £5,892).” — page 6
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
- 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
- Kathryn Wendy Clarkechair
- Hayley Adams
- Louise Srickland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £171k | £160k |
| 31/03/2024 | £130k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £135k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £112k |
| 31/03/2021 | £88k | £100k |
Common questions
Is HORSENDALE PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £89,721 at the end of the year, an increase from £79,028 the previous year. The trustees' report notes that the Playgroup operated at a deficit funded by reserves, while the After School Club showed a surplus. The charity maintains a reserves policy to cover a minimum of two months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.