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BRISTOL CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE LIMITED

Registered charity 1179331 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BRISTOL CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE

THE BRISTOL CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE IS A PRE-SCHOOL WITH A 2'S AND 3'S ROOM. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT IN EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN WITHIN THE FAMILY. THE PLAYHOUSE IS SITUATED IN ONE OF THE MOST DISADVANTAGED AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE AREAS OF BRISTOL. WE PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE TO MEET AND PLAY TO ENABLE PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO GAIN POSITIVE EXPERIENCES.

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Latest income
£204k
Latest spending
£238k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £34,175 for the year, reducing total unrestricted funds from £129,593 to £95,418. The trustees acknowledge that historical discrepancies are under investigation and that the current reserve level covers only one month of staff salaries, falling short of the target of £45,000. Additionally, the charity incurred a loss of £17,742 due to staff fraud, which is being pursued by police.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £50,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“No employee received emoluments of more than £50,000.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £45,000 (held: £95k)
“The trustees and management team are working to rebuild reserves toward the target of £45,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Independent examiner identified fraud by staff
“Other expenditure in the SoFA relates to losses incurred by the Playhouse due to fraudulent activity by a member of staff. The police are involved and prosecution proceedings are continuing.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bristol City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£204k£238k
31/03/2024£196k£191k
31/03/2023£163k£160k
31/03/2022£174k£168k
31/03/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is BRISTOL CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £34,175 for the year, reducing total unrestricted funds from £129,593 to £95,418. The trustees acknowledge that historical discrepancies are under investigation and that the current reserve level covers only one month of staff salaries, falling short of the target of £45,000. Additionally, the charity incurred a loss of £17,742 due to staff fraud, which is being pursued by police. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BRISTOL CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE LIMITED earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £50,000 band.