MORTIMER PLAYGROUP ASSOCIATION
Early years/pre-school provision/care for 2 yrs to 5 yrs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,125.74, which exceeds the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. However, the filing notes that rising inflation and National Living Wage increases have led to significant expenditure growth, resulting in a decline in the ratio of invoiced to funded sessions.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves policy ensures that a minimum of three months reserves are held”
“Minutes reviewed and evidence gained of the Trustees review of finances and of the going concern issues which might arise.”
“The pre-school operates in St John’s Hall, which is also managed as a charitable organisation. The trustees of both groups continue to collaborate to make improvements to the fabric of the building.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/05/2024)
Trustees
- Caroline Sheriff
- Helen Jerrom
- Jade Hall
- Nicola Retallic
- Samantha Bristow
- Sophie Baker
- Tessa Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £144k | £137k |
| 31/03/2024 | £130k | £131k |
| 31/03/2023 | £115k | £127k |
| 31/03/2022 | £113k | £114k |
| 31/03/2021 | £121k | £126k |
Common questions
Is MORTIMER PLAYGROUP ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,125.74, which exceeds the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. However, the filing notes that rising inflation and National Living Wage increases have led to significant expenditure growth, resulting in a decline in the ratio of invoiced to funded sessions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
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- INDEPENDENT MOTHERS PLAYGROUP
- WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School
- SOUTHERN CROSS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORTIMER PLAYGROUP ASSOCIATION | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HERMITAGE PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INDEPENDENT MOTHERS PLAYGROUP | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WHITECHAPEL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Abbotsham and Alwington Pre-School | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |