LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON)
To provide respite for families with disabled children by providing high quality sports arts and play activities. We help disabled children and young people access play, arts and leisure activities. Disabled volunteer project. Parent / carer support group.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a deficit of £62,566 for the year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £53,168 against a policy target of four months of administrative overheads. The organization faced significant operational pressures, including a contractor liquidation that resulted in a loss of £39,078, and demand for services outstripping capacity. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained its operations and completed a building extension with community support.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees deem it appropriate that the Charity retains enough reserves in order to be able to fund 4 months of administrative overheads” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JOYCE JEAVONSchair
- Dane Walton
- Daniel Reilly
- Joanne Dolores Lacey
- PETER ALAN BATE
- Pardeep Kumar Sud
- TRUDI LAW
- Ursula Jane Wastall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £270k | £333k |
| 31/03/2024 | £239k | £247k |
| 31/03/2023 | £277k | £237k |
| 31/03/2022 | £195k | £166k |
| 31/03/2021 | £188k | £148k |
Common questions
Is LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a deficit of £62,566 for the year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £53,168 against a policy target of four months of administrative overheads. The organization faced significant operational pressures, including a contractor liquidation that resulted in a loss of £39,078, and demand for services outstripping capacity. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained its operations and completed a building extension with community support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON) as a grant recipient include THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Secondary |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Secondary |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2026 | £19k | Let Us Play - Inclusive Beginnings |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/09/2024 | £217k | Let Us Play Uplifting Futures |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/05/2020 | £9k | Let's Keep Happy |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/05/2018 | £10k | Let's Try Together |
| Sport England | 01/08/2014 | £8k | Let Us Play Sports |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2011 | £7k | Let's Go For It |
| Sport England | 09/08/2010 | £4k | Let Us Swim |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2004 | £5k | Workers wages |