THE GROVE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
As a Pre-School Playgroup we provide Education and Care to pre-school children within the local area. By means of appropriate play activities and a high level of adult input we offer each child at the playgroup the opportunity to work towards nationally approved Early Learning Goals as outlined in the curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the playgroup is thriving with a waiting list and budgets are managed to ensure future sustainability. The organization maintains a good working relationship with its landlords, Dorset County Hospital, and has secured a lease extension. Staff training is kept up to date, and the committee manages the entity on a not-for-profit basis.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- kit Elphinstone Davischair
- ANNABEL REAY
- Claire Bowen
- James Ian McDonald
- Kirsty Hill
- SAMUEL COURSE
- ZOE COURSE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £120k | £118k |
| 31/08/2024 | £108k | £97k |
| 31/08/2023 | £104k | £90k |
| 31/08/2022 | £111k | £84k |
| 31/08/2021 | £92k | £106k |
Common questions
Is THE GROVE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the playgroup is thriving with a waiting list and budgets are managed to ensure future sustainability. The organization maintains a good working relationship with its landlords, Dorset County Hospital, and has secured a lease extension. Staff training is kept up to date, and the committee manages the entity on a not-for-profit basis.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2012 | £10k | Community Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2007 | £3k | Purchase New Equipment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2005 | £2k | additional equipment |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROVE PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VERNON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NANCLEDRA PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £444k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODBOROUGH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £127k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |