FOOTPRINTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
WE HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO RAISE MONEY TO PURCHASE AND REPLACE EQUIPMENT FOR THE SETTING, TO BUY CONSUMABLES, ASSIST PARENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE COST OF THE FEES IN A CRISIS SITUATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's main sources of funds are government Free Entitlement and parents' fees, with additional income from fundraising activities. The trustees report that no funds are in deficit and reserves are held to meet unforeseen expenditure such as new admissions or redundancies.
What the accounts disclose
“Footprints Pre-school Playgroups main source of funds is from the governments Free Entitlement and parents’ fees.” — page 10
“The reserves held at the year-end are kept in order to meet any unforeseen expenditure e.g a large number of new admissions starting later in the year or redundancies, if needed.” — page 10
Trustees
- Malcolm Gaywood
- Samantha Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £64k | £59k |
| 31/08/2024 | £73k | £52k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/08/2022 | £51k | £42k |
| 31/08/2021 | £39k | £39k |
Common questions
Is FOOTPRINTS PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's main sources of funds are government Free Entitlement and parents' fees, with additional income from fundraising activities. The trustees report that no funds are in deficit and reserves are held to meet unforeseen expenditure such as new admissions or redundancies.