THE CROFT PLAYGROUP
We run a small group where we promote learning through play. We provide a stimulating eviroment where the children will learn to play and socialise
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS 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 held unrestricted reserves of £16,597 at the end of the period. The trustees report that this amount meets their stated policy target of holding three months of expenditure. The charity's total income was £54,198 against total payments of £53,155, resulting in a net surplus.
What the accounts disclose
“County council receipts” — page 6
“The Charity aims to hold in reserve three months of expenditure. This has been achieved at 31 August 2025.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Amy Green
- Catherine Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £54k | £53k |
| 31/08/2024 | £56k | £66k |
| 31/08/2023 | £62k | £66k |
| 31/08/2022 | £65k | £66k |
| 31/08/2021 | £65k | £67k |
Common questions
Is THE CROFT PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £16,597 at the end of the period. The trustees report that this amount meets their stated policy target of holding three months of expenditure. The charity's total income was £54,198 against total payments of £53,155, resulting in a net surplus.
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- COMPTON PLAYGROUP
- BRERETON PLAYGROUP
- THE CROFT PRE-SCHOOL HASLINGTON
- RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- PEACHCROFT PRE-SCHOOL
- MINSTER PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROFT PLAYGROUP | £54k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMPTON PLAYGROUP | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRERETON PLAYGROUP | £181k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CROFT PRE-SCHOOL HASLINGTON | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £190k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| PEACHCROFT PRE-SCHOOL | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |