HIGH CROSS PLAYGROUP
Providing childcare services for children aged 2- 5 years of age.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that rising sector-wide costs have outpaced fee increases, impacting reserves during a period of lower enrolment. However, the charity held no outstanding debts or liabilities at year end and maintains a policy to preserve unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to preserve unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of operating costs to ensure financial stability.”
“The trustees intend to focus on increasing enrolment, strengthening partnerships with local families, reviewing session structures to meet demand, and exploring additional funding sources to support long‑term sustainability.” — page 2
Trustees
- JANINE CAROLE STOLZ
- NATALIA WILLOCKS-BRISCOE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £60k | £73k |
| 31/03/2023 | £79k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £57k | £96k |
| 31/03/2021 | £53k | £87k |
Common questions
Is HIGH CROSS PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that rising sector-wide costs have outpaced fee increases, impacting reserves during a period of lower enrolment. However, the charity held no outstanding debts or liabilities at year end and maintains a policy to preserve unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.