MERRY GO ROUND TOY & LEISURE LIBRARY
Our 2 toy libraries are a resource open to any families, groups or individuals involved in providing daycare for children of all abilities, backgrounds and ages. We have an online booking system for lending out high quality toys, games and resources, including ones for children with additional needs, which aim to promote development and learning through play and are fun!
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,657 for the year, driven by a restricted National Lottery grant. The trustees have designated £4,384 in a contingency account specifically to cover redundancy payments if the toy libraries are forced to close. The charity notes that current finances prevent extending opening hours, indicating a reliance on existing funding streams to maintain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“This surplus is the result of a 24-month grant from National Lottery Awards for All.”
“The contingency account has a balance of £4,384, being monies designated to cover redundancy payments in the event the toy libraries have to close, plus statutory costs for sick pay should this be required.” — page 10
Trustees
- Alex Allanchair
- ANDREA LOUISE BRISTOW
- Faye Winsor
- Helene Prestat
- Joy Rogers
- Kelly Allan
- NICOLETTE JEFFREY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £18k |
Common questions
Is MERRY GO ROUND TOY & LEISURE LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,657 for the year, driven by a restricted National Lottery grant. The trustees have designated £4,384 in a contingency account specifically to cover redundancy payments if the toy libraries are forced to close. The charity notes that current finances prevent extending opening hours, indicating a reliance on existing funding streams to maintain operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2023 | £10k | Spinning Top Toy Library |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2019 | £9k | Spinning Top Toy Library |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Carousel Toy Library |