OVERTON PLAYCENTRE
Overton Playcentre CIO provide full day childcare to children aged 18 months -12 years old in the village of Overton-on Dee and the surrounding area. The childcare we offer includes a sessional playgroup, Funded Early Education, before and after school club and holiday club. We are also registered as providers of the Childcare Offer for Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £15,255 for the year ended August 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, this result was driven by fee increases, additional fundraising, and tight cost control, although a portion of the surplus relates to unspent grant income. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £35,090, providing a level of financial stability, though the trustees note that outstanding debt remains a concern for cash flow.
What the accounts disclose
“Leaders have an appropriate recruitment system in place; however, some staff files did not contain the information needed to evidence staff’s suitability to care for children. The files evidenced leaders had identified the missing information and this was being sought but not prior to them starting at the setting as needed.” — page 36
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/02/2022)
Trustees
- Claire Morris
- Lianne Evans
- Lucy Matthews
- Virginia Holland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £213k | £198k |
| 31/08/2024 | £191k | £203k |
| 31/08/2023 | £165k | £167k |
| 31/08/2022 | £165k | £150k |
| 31/08/2021 | £134k | £135k |
Common questions
Is OVERTON PLAYCENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £15,255 for the year ended August 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, this result was driven by fee increases, additional fundraising, and tight cost control, although a portion of the surplus relates to unspent grant income. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £35,090, providing a level of financial stability, though the trustees note that outstanding debt remains a concern for cash flow. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/09/2018 | £8k | The Overton Play Share Project |