LILLIPUT LEARNERS PLAYGROUP PRE-SCHOOL
We provide playgroup care for children aged 2 1/2 years old to 5 years old.
Objects
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 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 REGARDLESS OF RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION OR MEANS(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 AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the entity reported a net profit of £85,970 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total assets of £183,390 and minimal liabilities of £845. The trustees indicated in the AGM notes that the charity maintains a healthy bank balance to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay all debts if closure were to occur.
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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- COLLETTE IDEOMAchair
- NICOLA ANNE SUMNER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £242k | £156k |
| 31/08/2024 | £164k | £140k |
| 31/08/2023 | £114k | £118k |
| 31/08/2022 | £132k | £118k |
| 31/08/2021 | £140k | £127k |
Common questions
Is LILLIPUT LEARNERS PLAYGROUP PRE-SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the entity reported a net profit of £85,970 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total assets of £183,390 and minimal liabilities of £845. The trustees indicated in the AGM notes that the charity maintains a healthy bank balance to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay all debts if closure were to occur.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2011 | £6k | Lilliput Learners |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILLIPUT LEARNERS PLAYGROUP PRE-SCHOOL | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PILTON PRE-SCHOOL | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CENTRE PLAYGROUP (LYMINGTON) | £138k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SLIP END PLAYGROUP | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE LEARNERS PRE SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |