THE SPRING PLAYGROUP CHARITY
To advance the education of children under statutory school age, regardless of their financial circumstances, in a loving caring and respectful atmosphere based on Christian belief and practice, while encouraging other charitable activities through which parents and carers may help their children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total expenditure of £132,786 exceeded total income of £124,679, resulting in a significant operating loss for the year. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £564 and restricted funds of £2,726, with trustees noting that the budget for the following year is set to broadly break even.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from the various Early Education Funding schemes this year totaled £100.969” — page 4
“The trustees reviewed and agreed a policy on reserves in January 2022 to keep a positive cashflow throughout each year and aim to increase the reserves over time so that the Spring Playgroup has improved financial resilience.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2016)
Trustees
- Dr Antony Feltbowerchair
- FELICITY JANE HAWKE
- JACQUELINE MARGARET CROSS
- Lise Reeve
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £125k | £133k |
| 31/08/2024 | £122k | £118k |
| 31/08/2023 | £108k | £108k |
| 31/08/2022 | £98k | £100k |
| 31/08/2021 | £95k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE SPRING PLAYGROUP CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total expenditure of £132,786 exceeded total income of £124,679, resulting in a significant operating loss for the year. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £564 and restricted funds of £2,726, with trustees noting that the budget for the following year is set to broadly break even.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2005 | £5k | Safety Surface And Ramp Access |