PLAYSKILL
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of children and young people with difficulties/disabilities with support,education,practical advice,recreational and leisure time activities designed to improve their conditions of life and that of their families. Also provide support and activities to develop their skills,capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £89,695 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £629,781 and expenditure of £540,086. Unrestricted free reserves were £347,722, which the trustees note sits below their policy target of six to eight months of operating costs, though total unrestricted reserves including designated funds were £428,446. The trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation that the charity will remain a going concern for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Unrestricted free reserves totalled £347,722 as of 31** December 2025. This equates to 7.7 months of cover which sits below our policy”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2024)
Trustees
- Brijesh Satishkumar Babla
- Charlotte Jane Kohnhorst
- Claire Lancaster
- Dr Dipti Mahendra Amin
- Emma Shumake
- Melody Cox
- Teresha Young
- Timothy Patrick Jones
- Vicky Greig
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £630k | £540k |
| 31/12/2024 | £599k | £505k |
| 31/12/2023 | £541k | £520k |
| 31/12/2022 | £396k | £425k |
Common questions
Is PLAYSKILL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £89,695 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £629,781 and expenditure of £540,086. Unrestricted free reserves were £347,722, which the trustees note sits below their policy target of six to eight months of operating costs, though total unrestricted reserves including designated funds were £428,446. The trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation that the charity will remain a going concern for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PLAYSKILL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PLAYSKILL as a grant recipient include Helping Herts, CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD, THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ARCHER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Herts | FY2023 | £9k | Grants to Playskill |
| CLARA E BURGESS CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | relief of young people |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | Sports |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Charitable activities |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Runs parent and child play groups for pre-school children with physical disabilities and developmental delays in Hemel Hempstead. |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE CHILDRENS WELFARE AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | — | research and alleviation of children’s illnesses and welfare |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/01/2025 | £20k | Playskill - Springboard and Garston |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/11/2024 | £50k | Millionaire Street 2024 10w2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £20k | Playskill |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2022 | £10k | New Springboard Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2021 | £500k | Playskill (Continuation) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £10k | Dome |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2015 | £478k | Playskill |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2010 | £185k | Playskill Watford |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2007 | £3k | Pre-School Toy Library Group |