WEST THORPE PLAYGROUP
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 the majority of the charity's funding is secured for the current period, although there is uncertainty regarding the future impact of government funding changes for working parents. Rising operational costs, including rent and minimum wage, have been noted, with the charity reducing staff hours and headcount to manage expenses.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Melissa Mannchair
- CHRISTINE CHITTOCK
- Claire Dinsdale
- Maison Wilsher
- Nicola Cooke
- Rebecca Wilsher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £124k | £125k |
| 31/08/2024 | £118k | £116k |
| 31/08/2023 | £102k | £101k |
| 31/08/2022 | £82k | £91k |
| 31/08/2021 | £92k | £93k |
Common questions
Is WEST THORPE PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the majority of the charity's funding is secured for the current period, although there is uncertainty regarding the future impact of government funding changes for working parents. Rising operational costs, including rent and minimum wage, have been noted, with the charity reducing staff hours and headcount to manage expenses.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2006 | £3k | There is no project name available for this record |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2004 | £947 | There is no project name available for this record |
| City of York Council | — | £176 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £240 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £750 | Dringhouses Ward Grant |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST THORPE PLAYGROUP | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLAYMATES PLAYGROUP | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HAPPY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WESTVIEW PLAYGROUP | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HORSESHOE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| RUSPER PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | within | — | noted |