PLAY AWAY (ESHTON GRANGE)
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of those who by reason of their youth, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances have a need of such facilities in particular through the provision of holidays for such persons and the provision of community recreational facilities for local children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £41,462 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £419,731. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £349,731 (excluding designated funds) is above this target. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, though designated funds are held for potential closure costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year to 31 March 2025 amounted to £293,014 (2024: £226,862) from which expenses of £334,476 (2024: £305,739) were expended leaving a deficit for the year of £41,462 (2024: deficit of £78,877).” — page 4
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted free reserves which exclude fixed assets and anything designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 4
“Trustees donated £153,445 (2024: £100,000) to the charity during the year. There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 20
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05098573
Company officers (Companies House)
- GRAYSON, Stephen Andrew on trustee list
- MOORES, Barnaby on trustee list
- MOORES, Lucy on trustee list
Trustees
- BARNABY MOORES
- LUCY MOORES
- STEPHEN ANDREW GRAYSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £293k | £334k |
| 31/03/2024 | £227k | £306k |
| 31/03/2023 | £325k | £322k |
| 31/03/2022 | £213k | £262k |
| 31/03/2021 | £150k | £213k |
Common questions
Is PLAY AWAY (ESHTON GRANGE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £41,462 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £419,731. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance of £349,731 (excluding designated funds) is above this target. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern, though designated funds are held for potential closure costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 2 | £15k |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £335k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £275k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £200k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |
Charities like this
- ABSOLUTELY LEISURE
- MILTON KEYNES DONS FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST
- EASTLEIGH YOUTH & COMMUNITY TRUST
- CHILDREN'S SCRAPSTORE
- LIVE AND LEARN
- FILWOOD PLAYING FIELD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAY AWAY (ESHTON GRANGE) | £293k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABSOLUTELY LEISURE | £4.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MILTON KEYNES DONS FOOTBALL CLUB SPORTS & EDUCATION TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH YOUTH & COMMUNITY TRUST | £505k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| CHILDREN'S SCRAPSTORE | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVE AND LEARN | £984k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |