Friends - Play For Disabled Children
We arrange a variety of recreational activities for disabled children, young adults up to the age of 25 and their families. These include theatre and cinema trips, craft sessions, soft play/sensory sessions, day trips to farms and zoos, tramolining, fun and float sessions in a swimming pool.
Activities & Mission
We arrange a variety of recreational activities for disabled children, young adults up to the age of 25 and their families. These include theatre and cinema trips, craft sessions, soft play/sensory sessions, day trips to farms and zoos, tramolining, fun and float sessions in a swimming pool.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £75,914 | £78,178 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £100,829 | £94,618 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £91,603 | £104,343 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £55,466 | £52,527 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £60,310 | £61,847 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends - Play For Disabled Children
What does Friends - Play For Disabled Children do?
We arrange a variety of recreational activities for disabled children, young adults up to the age of 25 and their families. These include theatre and cinema trips, craft sessions, soft play/sensory sessions, day trips to farms and zoos, tramolining, fun and float sessions in a swimming pool.
How much income did Friends - Play For Disabled Children report in 2025?
Friends - Play For Disabled Children reported total income of £76k and reported expenditure of £78k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends - Play For Disabled Children registered as a charity?
Friends - Play For Disabled Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2016 as charity number 1167995. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Friends - Play For Disabled Children?
Friends - Play For Disabled Children is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Melanie Battye. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends - Play For Disabled Children operate?
Friends - Play For Disabled Children operates across 9 areas, including Halton, Knowsley, Lancashire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Friends - Play For Disabled Children a registered charity?
Yes — Friends - Play For Disabled Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167995.
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WA9 5PH
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