ABBEYDALE PLAYGROUP
PLAYGROUP FOR 2YRS TO 5 YEARS
Objects
THE AIM OF THE GROUP IS TO EMBODY THE VISION OF PATA THROUGH THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT, CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE AND ALSO OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY (VOLUNTARY MANAGED) GROUPS AND BY: (A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, 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 AND YOUNG PEOPLE, 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 AREA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,206.36 for the year ending August 2025, with total income of £164,178.36 against total expenses of £149,972.00. The trustees note that the playgroup has become popular with high waiting lists and have extended opening hours to accommodate demand. Reserves are held specifically to fulfil redundancy obligations if the playgroup were to close.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dakota Mann
- Kathryn Price
- Lynette DOCKSEY
- MARTINE LAMB
- Sarah Jenkins
- serena Baker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £164k | £150k |
| 31/08/2024 | £172k | £133k |
| 31/08/2023 | £133k | £116k |
| 31/08/2022 | £108k | £94k |
| 31/08/2021 | £76k | £99k |
Common questions
Is ABBEYDALE PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £14,206.36 for the year ending August 2025, with total income of £164,178.36 against total expenses of £149,972.00. The trustees note that the playgroup has become popular with high waiting lists and have extended opening hours to accommodate demand. Reserves are held specifically to fulfil redundancy obligations if the playgroup were to close. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2005 | £840 | outdoor play equipment |