STAR PLAYSCHOOL
WE PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE. WE ARE OPEN FROM 8AM TO 6PM FOR 51 WEEKS A YEAR.
Objects
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 a net deficit of £5,683 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £16,564 to £10,881. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (general funds) stood at £10,881, with no restricted funds held. The filing confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year one trustee, received remuneration for her work as a practitioner at the nursery. No remuneration was paid for her role as a trustee.” — page 12
“During the year one trustee, received remuneration for her work as a practitioner at the nursery. No remuneration was paid for her role as a trustee.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/09/2023)
Trustees
- ALISON SHERIDANchair
- Elpida Magaraya
- MICHELLE OATES
- davina lee verrall
- emma butler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £500k | £505k |
| 31/08/2024 | £481k | £456k |
| 31/08/2023 | £383k | £374k |
| 31/08/2022 | £310k | £331k |
| 31/08/2021 | £300k | £254k |
Common questions
Is STAR PLAYSCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,683 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £16,564 to £10,881. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (general funds) stood at £10,881, with no restricted funds held. The filing confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/01/2015 | £10k | Growing development of Star Nursery's outdoor area |