SOUTH CERNEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
We provide sessional day care for children aged 2 to 4 years.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £102,133 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £8,798 for the period. The trustees' report indicates a policy to hold reserves to cover redundancy obligations and half a term's running costs, with a current estimation of £20,000 required for redundancy. The charity's principal sources of funds are identified as government grants and children's fees, supplemented by fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“To hold reserves to cover redundancy obligations, half a term’s running cost and to pay lieu of the notice (and building maintenance costs).” — page 6
Trustees
- Joanne Hansonchair
- HOLLY GREENHOUGH
- LAURA JOHNSTON
- LYDIA SOUTH
- Rebecca Owen Mrs
- Sarah Taylor
- Zara Dix
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £166k | £157k |
| 31/08/2024 | £153k | £146k |
| 31/08/2023 | £155k | £138k |
| 31/08/2022 | £151k | £134k |
| 31/08/2021 | £128k | £120k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH CERNEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted reserves of £102,133 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £8,798 for the period. The trustees' report indicates a policy to hold reserves to cover redundancy obligations and half a term's running costs, with a current estimation of £20,000 required for redundancy. The charity's principal sources of funds are identified as government grants and children's fees, supplemented by fundraising.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2006 | £5k | New Building Project |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CERNEY PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £166k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARNOCK RICHARD PRE-SCHOOL | £165k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH CLUB PRE-SCHOOL | £222k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLD STRATFORD PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PONSANOOTH PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |