PLAISTOW PLAY SCHOOL
A Village Pre School for children ages 2 to 5 years,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,639.07 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £113,484.71. The trustees report that finances are looking healthy despite the volatile nature of the childcare industry, noting that a larger percentage of income now comes from government grants. They have also begun the process of moving from an unincorporated charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to secure the future.
What the accounts disclose
“a larger percentage of our income is from the government grant this year (81% of our income)”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £170k | £115k |
| 31/08/2024 | £127k | £103k |
| 31/08/2023 | £108k | £96k |
| 31/08/2022 | £95k | £105k |
| 31/08/2021 | £69k | £100k |
Common questions
Is PLAISTOW PLAY SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £24,639.07 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £113,484.71. The trustees report that finances are looking healthy despite the volatile nature of the childcare industry, noting that a larger percentage of income now comes from government grants. They have also begun the process of moving from an unincorporated charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to secure the future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAISTOW PLAY SCHOOL | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3-2-5 PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £142k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PRESTON BROOK PLAYGROUP | £180k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURNHAM PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SPROWSTON NURSERY PLAYGROUP | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |