ST ANDREWS PLAY ASSOCIATION
St Andrews Play Association is an open access play provision for children aged between 6 and 13yrs, open all year round, we provide a wide range of activities, freely chosen by the children in a safe and child friendly environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,851 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £20,336. The trustees acknowledge that the loss of approximately 75% of income from the local authority beyond March 2026 potentially impacts the going concern status, though they continue to prepare the accounts on that basis while seeking alternative funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received income of £90,185 from our principal funders Leicester City Council to run playground activities throughout the year, and Summer Playscheme.” — page 5
“It Is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of normal expenditure. The trustees estimate normal ongoing annual costs to be between £90,000 and £100,000 per year.” — page 5
“One trustee, Daniel Ashman, was also employed on a part time basis to cover staff shortages on projects. He was paid £1,440 during the year.” — page 15
“One trustee, Daniel Ashman, was also employed on a part time basis to cover staff shortages on projects. He was paid £1,440 during the year.” — page 15
Trustees
- ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER CUSACKchair
- DANIEL WILLIAM ashman
- oliver speller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £123k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £126k |
| 31/03/2023 | £103k | £115k |
| 31/03/2022 | £114k | £107k |
| 31/03/2021 | £118k | £93k |
Common questions
Is ST ANDREWS PLAY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,851 for the year, reducing unrestricted reserves to £20,336. The trustees acknowledge that the loss of approximately 75% of income from the local authority beyond March 2026 potentially impacts the going concern status, though they continue to prepare the accounts on that basis while seeking alternative funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST ANDREWS PLAY ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST ANDREWS PLAY ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2025 | £17k | SAPA Youth & Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2021 | £10k | SAPA Covid Response 2 |