MARDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
The Preschool is open five days a week, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 14.45am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & 08:45am to 11.45am Fridays. As a registered provider we comply with the requirements for the Early Years register and Childcare register as set out in the statutory framework for the EYFS for children aged 2 to 5.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts increased to £234,280 from £199,971 in the prior year, resulting in a net cash increase of £26,040. Cash and bank balances rose to £56,889, exceeding the trustees' stated target of £35,000. The trustees report that the charity remains financially viable with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its continuation.
What the accounts disclose
“Staff costs include £36,895 (2024 - £37,462) paid to one Trustee in respect of their role as employee of the playgroup” — page 9
“The Trustees have a target cash level of £35,000 (2024 - £35,000) to cover future expenditure.” — page 4
“Staff costs include £36,895 (2024 - £37,462) paid to one Trustee in respect of their role as employee of the playgroup” — page 9
“Staff costs include £36,895 (2024 - £37,462) paid to one Trustee in respect of their role as employee of the playgroup, including employers national insurance and pension contributions. The employment was in place prior to the appointment as Trustee.” — page 9
Trustees
- Hayley Schlosser
- Lucy Kodua
- Stephen Chapple
- ZOE CLARKSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £224k | £208k |
| 31/08/2024 | £200k | £182k |
| 31/08/2023 | £161k | £173k |
| 31/08/2022 | £134k | £146k |
| 31/08/2021 | £134k | £127k |
Common questions
Is MARDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts increased to £234,280 from £199,971 in the prior year, resulting in a net cash increase of £26,040. Cash and bank balances rose to £56,889, exceeding the trustees' stated target of £35,000. The trustees report that the charity remains financially viable with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its continuation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MARDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.
Charities like this
- ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- MORETON BAPTIST PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- MARLDON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL
- ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- GREAT GRANSDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARDEN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £224k | £30,001 - £40,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MORETON BAPTIST PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £156k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARLDON PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL | £316k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MATTHEW'S PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £127k | — | 0 | above | 0.0% | no doubt |