WENVOE PLAYGROUP CIO
Provide affordable childcare to the local community for children ages 2 years and 4 months to 5 years old. The playgroup gives children the opportunity to learn through play, socialise with other children and help parents by supporting childcare needs alongside our local school. To also provide breakfast care for those up to the age of 7 years inclusive.
Objects
TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN WALES, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVISION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £3,797.69 for the year, with total expenditure of £101,083.40 exceeding income of £97,600.71. The trustees note that the income level is insufficient to cover ongoing costs and that the bank balance stood at £8,704.35 at the end of the financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“Fee Income 87,467.48” — page 5
“The income level at around £97K per annum which is insufficient to cover the ongoing costs of around £101K per annum. The loss £3,797.69 this annum is partly due to increase in costs. The bank balance is £8,7K as at the end of August 2025.” — page 3
“The loss £3,797.69 this annum is partly due to increase in costs. The bank balance is £8,7K as at the end of August 2025.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amanda Wightman
- Helen Hughes
- Louise Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £98k | £101k |
| 31/08/2024 | £106k | £104k |
| 31/08/2023 | £99k | £104k |
| 31/08/2022 | £98k | £97k |
| 31/08/2021 | £83k | £83k |
Common questions
Is WENVOE PLAYGROUP CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £3,797.69 for the year, with total expenditure of £101,083.40 exceeding income of £97,600.71. The trustees note that the income level is insufficient to cover ongoing costs and that the bank balance stood at £8,704.35 at the end of the financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2016 | £3k | Wenvoe Playgroup - Play Away |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/06/2006 | £1k | Computer for playgroup |