HAXBY PLAYGROUPS CIO
Based in Haxby on the outskirts of York, Haxby Playgroups CIO provides high quality early years education and care, achieved by incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage into well planned, resourced sessions and rich learning environment. In partnership with the children's parents/carers we aim to create a caring, safe, secure, stimulating, relaxed and happy environment for every child.
Objects
THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT HAVING AS ITS OBJECTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR BY:(1) PROMOTING THEIR CARE AND SAFETY;(2) PROMOTING THEIR EDUCATION AND PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT;(3) PROMOTING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING;(4) PROVIDING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS;(5) PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CIO; AND(6) FURTHERING THE AIMS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a positive financial year with healthy revenue streams and high occupancy, resulting in a healthy surplus. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £141,261, which the trustees review to ensure funds are available for staff redundancies and outstanding bills in the event of closure.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are reviewed regularly to ensure in the event of closure, there are enough funds to cover staff redundancies and any outstanding bills.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2019)
Trustees
- Emily Paleychair
- Caroline Ward
- Gracie Kelly
- Hannah Ainsworth
- Lauren Snow
- Sarah Tindale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £255k | £246k |
| 31/08/2024 | £225k | £208k |
| 31/08/2023 | £216k | £206k |
| 31/08/2022 | £203k | £171k |
| 31/08/2021 | £169k | £148k |
Common questions
Is HAXBY PLAYGROUPS CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a positive financial year with healthy revenue streams and high occupancy, resulting in a healthy surplus. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £141,261, which the trustees review to ensure funds are available for staff redundancies and outstanding bills in the event of closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £4k | Haxby Playgroups Baby Group |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Haxby & Wiggington Ward Grant |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE BRIDGE RENEWAL TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| The Ethos Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- PANDA PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP CIO (YORK)
- EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- ST ANDREW'S PLAYGROUP (HALIFAX)
- HOLBROOK AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- HEATHER PLAYGROUP
- HARINGEY PLAY ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAXBY PLAYGROUPS CIO | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PANDA PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP CIO (YORK) | £115k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| EMBSAY WITH EASTBY PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £182k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST ANDREW'S PLAYGROUP (HALIFAX) | £164k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOLBROOK AND DISTRICT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEATHER PLAYGROUP | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |