THE PLAY AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY
PLOL shall aim:(1) to assist the development and emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults with a disability and their families and carers through the provision of appropriate play/leisure activities,(2) to lend the best available toys and equipment and(3) to provide an opportunity for professional involvement as appropriate.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,701 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £136,017 and expenditure of £126,316. The trustees note that current free reserves of £60,744 fall short of their established target range, but confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The present free reserves of £60,744 fall short of the target range”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/02/2015)
Trustees
- Alun David Morgan
- Deborah Lawrence
- Dr Gareth Noble
- Eve Dewson
- Helen Julia Elizabeth Williams
- Helen Passey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £136k | £126k |
| 30/11/2024 | £131k | £127k |
| 30/11/2023 | £133k | £128k |
| 30/11/2022 | £123k | £106k |
| 30/11/2021 | £112k | £91k |
Common questions
Is THE PLAY AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,701 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £136,017 and expenditure of £126,316. The trustees note that current free reserves of £60,744 fall short of their established target range, but confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2021 | £266k | Play Library Covid-response Play Project |