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Friars Centre Playgroup

We are a committee run pre-school offering space for up 46 children between the ages of 2 years - 5 years. We operate 51 weeks a year offering holiday activities to children from 2 years - 8 years.

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Activities & Mission

We are a committee run pre-school offering space for up 46 children between the ages of 2 years - 5 years. We operate 51 weeks a year offering holiday activities to children from 2 years - 8 years.

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
£170,745
Latest Expenditure
£148,873

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.2%
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
£170,745
£148,8730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friars Centre Playgroup

What does Friars Centre Playgroup do?

We are a committee run pre-school offering space for up 46 children between the ages of 2 years - 5 years. We operate 51 weeks a year offering holiday activities to children from 2 years - 8 years.

How much income did Friars Centre Playgroup report in 2025?

Friars Centre Playgroup reported total income of £171k and reported expenditure of £149k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friars Centre Playgroup registered as a charity?

Friars Centre Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2024 as charity number 1207282. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Friars Centre Playgroup?

Friars Centre Playgroup is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friars Centre Playgroup operate?

Friars Centre Playgroup operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friars Centre Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Friars Centre Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207282.

Details

Address
8 CENTURION CLOSE
SHOEBURYNESS
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
ESSEX
SS3 9UT
Registration Date
1 March 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5229567
Charity Number
1207282

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Trustees

KEITH CLAPTON
STACEY RAWNSLEY
TREVOR HARRISON
Valerie Nichols

Sectors & Classifications

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