NEW STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP
Pre-school playgroup
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,633 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in carried forward reserves of £40,821. The trustees are satisfied that the playgroup is a going concern and confident it has sufficient financial resources to meet debts and continue operations. The charity operates with only unrestricted funds and no defined-benefit pension scheme deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024, the charity paid Carla Smith £742.50 for supply cover work over the course of 3 months.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/01/2022)
Trustees
- Eleanor Hortop
- Harriet Allen
- Karen King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £223k | £205k |
| 31/08/2024 | £180k | £188k |
| 31/08/2023 | £220k | £242k |
| 31/07/2022 | £208k | £227k |
| 31/07/2021 | £49k | £34k |
Common questions
Is NEW STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £17,633 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in carried forward reserves of £40,821. The trustees are satisfied that the playgroup is a going concern and confident it has sufficient financial resources to meet debts and continue operations. The charity operates with only unrestricted funds and no defined-benefit pension scheme deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.