HANMER PLAYGROUP PLUS
We offer excellent quality childcare in a safe and rural environment. We pride ourselves on low ratios and have a maximum of 18 children at any one time. We are extremely affordable and support local employment for families who otherwise would not be able to go to work. We also link with the Governments 30 hour free childcare offer to make it always the better option of going back to work in term
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 NEE DS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE PROVISION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is successfully running with a good profit every week and holds reserves of £11,541.05, which the trustees consider adequate. Per the trustees' report, there are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern, although future risks from changes in government childcare funding are monitored.
What the accounts disclose
“In the NatWest account, The CIO holds an amount equivalent to statutory redundancy pay for all current staff working for the ClO. This amount is sufficient to cover any outstanding salary and redundancy payments to staff as well as to pay any outstanding running costs.”
“A monthly £100.00 Standing order is set up to the schoo] covers the cost of rent and resources.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Beverley Scott
- Laura Hiorns
- Stephanie Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £96k | £75k |
| 31/12/2024 | £82k | £78k |
| 31/12/2023 | £63k | £61k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £52k |
| 31/12/2021 | £40k | £45k |
Common questions
Is HANMER PLAYGROUP PLUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is successfully running with a good profit every week and holds reserves of £11,541.05, which the trustees consider adequate. Per the trustees' report, there are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern, although future risks from changes in government childcare funding are monitored. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.