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Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group

Also known as: Barbican Playgroup

Awarded charitable status in 1977, the Barbican Playgroup provides a pre-school playgroup for up to 28 children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 who live or work in the City of London. Playgroup sessions run parallel to normal school terms, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm, with extended afternoon sessions to 2.45pm for older children on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for older children.

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Activities & Mission

Awarded charitable status in 1977, the Barbican Playgroup provides a pre-school playgroup for up to 28 children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 who live or work in the City of London. Playgroup sessions run parallel to normal school terms, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm, with extended afternoon sessions to 2.45pm for older children on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for older children.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£64,008
Latest Expenditure
£69,419

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,008
£69,4190 / 0
2024
£68,087
£79,0070 / 0
2023
£95,223
£80,5420 / 0
2022
£65,266
£69,4030 / 0
2021
£96,982
£69,6830 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group

What does Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group do?

Awarded charitable status in 1977, the Barbican Playgroup provides a pre-school playgroup for up to 28 children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 who live or work in the City of London. Playgroup sessions run parallel to normal school terms, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm, with extended afternoon sessions to 2.45pm for older children on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for older children.

How much income did Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group report in 2025?

Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group registered as a charity?

Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1977 as charity number 273750. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group?

Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS JANE SCOTT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group operate?

Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group a registered charity?

Yes — Barbican Playgroup And Mothers And Toddlers Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273750.

Details

Address
01 LEVEL PLAYROOM
ANDREWES HOUSE
BARBICAN
LONDON EC2
EC2Y 8AX
Registration Date
20 May 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
273750
Charity Number
273750

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Trustees

MRS JANE SCOTT Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Claire Anstee
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Barbican Playgroup

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