Brighter Bunnies Pre School Playgroup
PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,999 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £19,926. The trustees highlight significant financial pressures due to low government funding rates relative to rising costs, noting that the charity is highly dependent on continued family funding and faces sustainability concerns. Despite these challenges, the trustees maintain that the current cash reserves are adequate for their policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to keep cash reserves equivalent to a minimum of 3 months’ expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- debra parrchair
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID HOUGHTON
- Debbie Crossley
- charlotte chadwick
- sandra simm Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £96k | £103k |
| 31/07/2024 | £85k | £89k |
| 31/07/2023 | £97k | £84k |
| 31/07/2022 | £61k | £67k |
| 31/07/2021 | £63k | £62k |
Common questions
Is Brighter Bunnies Pre School Playgroup financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,999 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £19,926. The trustees highlight significant financial pressures due to low government funding rates relative to rising costs, noting that the charity is highly dependent on continued family funding and faces sustainability concerns. Despite these challenges, the trustees maintain that the current cash reserves are adequate for their policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2019 | £5k | Daisy Chains Part Two |