WATERBEACH AFTER SCHOOL PLAYSCHEME
Provide necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children during out of school hours and school holidays.Advance the education and training of the persons in the provision of such care, education and recreational facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £113,699 exceeding total expenditure of £101,190. Free reserves stood at £32,110, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of between £26,000 and £51,000 (representing 3 to 6 months of operational costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The club policy on reserves indicates a level between 3 and 6 months of operational costs. Our monthly operational costs in 2024-2025 were approximately £8,500, which sets recommended reserves levels between £26k and £51k” — page 11
Trustees
- Henry Falconerchair
- Caroline Venn
- Catherine Elaine McShane
- Helen Dooner
- Katherine Millen Clay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £114k | £101k |
| 31/08/2024 | £111k | £84k |
| 31/08/2023 | £85k | £71k |
| 31/08/2022 | £65k | £64k |
| 31/08/2021 | £49k | £58k |
Common questions
Is WATERBEACH AFTER SCHOOL PLAYSCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £113,699 exceeding total expenditure of £101,190. Free reserves stood at £32,110, which falls within the trustees' stated policy target of between £26,000 and £51,000 (representing 3 to 6 months of operational costs). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £91k |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- WATERBEACH COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
- WEST HOUSE SCHOOL
- PRE-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL AT WHALTON SCHOOL
- THE CANTERBURY DAY NURSERY, HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
- FUNFISHERS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
- PINCHBECK KIDS CLUB
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERBEACH AFTER SCHOOL PLAYSCHEME | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WATERBEACH COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST HOUSE SCHOOL | £4.1m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRE-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL AT WHALTON SCHOOL | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CANTERBURY DAY NURSERY, HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB | £825k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| FUNFISHERS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB | £472k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |