AMBERLEY PLAYGROUP
Playgroup and Toddler Group for 2 to 5 year olds
Objects
THE AIM OF THE GROUP IS TO EMBODY THE VISION OF PATA THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT, CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE AND ALSO OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY (VOLUNTARY MANAGED) GROUPS AND BY: (A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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 AND YOUNG PEOPLE, 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 AREA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the playgroup ended the financial year with a net deficit of £3,624.24, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £24,833.92. The filing notes that all outstanding fees were paid in September 2025, and the trustees have certified the figures following an independent examination.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Pennie McKenziechair
- Catherine Brown
- Deborah Anne Sugden
- Dr Caroline Wilson
- Dr Rebecca Herbert
- Lucy Witter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £95k | £99k |
| 31/08/2024 | £91k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £74k | £75k |
| 31/08/2022 | £75k | £66k |
| 31/08/2021 | £65k | £60k |
Common questions
Is AMBERLEY PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the playgroup ended the financial year with a net deficit of £3,624.24, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £24,833.92. The filing notes that all outstanding fees were paid in September 2025, and the trustees have certified the figures following an independent examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2006 | £2k | Play Equipment |