MOONBEAMS PLAYGROUP
We provide a safe, stimulating environment for pre-school children between the ages of 2 & 4 years of age, where they can begin to learn the building blocks of education, social skills, & a degree of independence prior to mainstream schooling. We also provide placements for work-experience trainees.
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THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND EXTENDED HOURS GROUPS, 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 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 AREAS;(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £40,730.08 for the year ending April 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £112,598.67. The trustees note that while income increased significantly, staff costs have risen substantially due to statutory minimum wage increases, and they anticipate future pressure on reserves as funding rates remain static while employment costs continue to rise. Consequently, £30,000 is ringfenced in reserves to cover potential wind-up liabilities, including final salary bills and redundancy payments.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Fees Funding Grants Fundraising etc Other Sundries Other Income £25,682.25 £25,682.25 £33,919.50 £28,199.50 £9,886.03 £4,133.75 £9,996.95 £9,754.25 £9,490.77 £5,104.90 £181,886.68 £181,886.68 £107,952.87 £69,267.65 £81,433.93 £86,341.34 £80,735.71 £81,610.85 £84,561.86 £56,946.45”
“The effect of a full headcount and last year’s welcome increase in hourly funding rates for children accounts introduced last year can be seen in the income figure, up 46% on last year. It is thought unlikely that these funding rates will be increased further year on year; what seems more probable is a scenario that the Preschool has seen in previous years; funding rates remain static, while staff costs continue to rise in line with statutory requirements of employment law. These reserves will be needed to support payroll and increases on other operational costs in months/years ahead.” — page 4
“The Charity reported one serious incident to Ofsted and to the Commission (reference 776962, Feb) concerning allegations made about a staff member in June 2024.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management 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
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Donna Elaine Throwerchair
- Carina Morgan
- Dr Lynne Purchase
- Renata Segatto Tessinari
- Stephanie Champion
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £209k | £168k |
| 05/04/2024 | £142k | £118k |
| 05/04/2023 | £99k | £101k |
| 05/04/2022 | £92k | £87k |
| 05/04/2021 | £91k | £74k |
Common questions
Is MOONBEAMS PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall surplus of £40,730.08 for the year ending April 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £112,598.67. The trustees note that while income increased significantly, staff costs have risen substantially due to statutory minimum wage increases, and they anticipate future pressure on reserves as funding rates remain static while employment costs continue to rise. Consequently, £30,000 is ringfenced in reserves to cover potential wind-up liabilities, including final salary bills and redundancy payments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOONBEAMS PLAYGROUP | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ST MARYS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEAMOOR PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £444k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |