ARGOED PLAYGROUP
We provide a safe learning environment for children from the age of two to nursery age. Children learn through play with a wide variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. They also learn basic social skills while mixing with their peers, sharing toys and sitting down to eat snacks together.
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 Argoed Playgroup generated total income of £25,557.90 against total expenditure of £20,736.01, resulting in a net surplus of £4,821.89 for the year. The charity's bank balance increased from £3,755.58 to £8,572.78, indicating positive cash flow and financial stability during the reporting period.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints 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
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/03/2020)
Trustees
- Alys Williams
- Claire Patrick
- Lois Homan-Russell
- Lynne Julia Ingman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £26k | £21k |
| 31/08/2024 | £21k | £22k |
| 31/08/2023 | £22k | £22k |
| 31/08/2022 | £29k | £25k |
| 31/08/2021 | £26k | £24k |
Common questions
Is ARGOED PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Argoed Playgroup generated total income of £25,557.90 against total expenditure of £20,736.01, resulting in a net surplus of £4,821.89 for the year. The charity's bank balance increased from £3,755.58 to £8,572.78, indicating positive cash flow and financial stability during the reporting period.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/07/2014 | £4k | Enhancing Argoed Playgroups Environment Through Play and Education |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2008 | £5k | Upgrading and maintenance of existing playgroup |