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MAYFLOWER PLAYGROUP, HAYWARDS HEATH

Registered charity 1181625 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MAYFLOWER PLAYGROUP

This charity replaces and incorporates the charity 1072441The existing and new charity runs a pre-school playgroup located in Haywards Heath West Sussex

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Latest income
£151k
Latest spending
£123k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total cash reserves at the end of 2024 were £72,200, with £30,000 specifically invested to meet closure costs and financial obligations. The Trustees expressed confidence in maintaining a stable reserve position for 2025, despite acknowledging significant increases in annual costs and the essential need for Local Authority rates to increase in line with inflation.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The Playgroup’s income is derived primarily from West Sussex County Council, through the ‘Free Entitlement’ payment, as well as EYPP and payments for those with additional needs. The Playgroup receives some additional income from fees paid by parents of children who are too young to qualify for the Free Entitlement provision.” — page 2
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Playgroup has continued to benefit from the ongoing generosity of Christ Church Haywards Heath in providing premises for use by Mayflower at a discounted rate.
“The Playgroup has continued to benefit from the ongoing generosity of Christ Church Haywards Heath in providing premises for use by Mayflower at a discounted rate.” — page 2
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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Operates in: West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£151k£123k
31/12/2023£118k£109k
31/12/2022£110k£106k
31/12/2021£104k£120k
31/12/2020£107k£99k

Common questions

Is MAYFLOWER PLAYGROUP, HAYWARDS HEATH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total cash reserves at the end of 2024 were £72,200, with £30,000 specifically invested to meet closure costs and financial obligations. The Trustees expressed confidence in maintaining a stable reserve position for 2025, despite acknowledging significant increases in annual costs and the essential need for Local Authority rates to increase in line with inflation.