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Hackney Play Association

Play and youth clubs for children at Clapton Park, Homerton Grove and Pearson Street Adventure Playground in Hackney. Supporting disabled children to enjoy mainstream play services. Playwork and related training for staff, volunteers, trustees and young people. Support for Hackney Play Streets.

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Activities & Mission

Play and youth clubs for children at Clapton Park, Homerton Grove and Pearson Street Adventure Playground in Hackney. Supporting disabled children to enjoy mainstream play services. Playwork and related training for staff, volunteers, trustees and young people. Support for Hackney Play Streets.

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
£331,334
Latest Expenditure
£360,638

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.8%
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
£331,334
£360,6380 / 20
2024
£322,135
£383,4130 / 30
2023
£310,501
£381,7230 / 20
2022
£305,953
£357,4970 / 30
2021
£329,947
£253,6210 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hackney Play Association

What does Hackney Play Association do?

Play and youth clubs for children at Clapton Park, Homerton Grove and Pearson Street Adventure Playground in Hackney. Supporting disabled children to enjoy mainstream play services. Playwork and related training for staff, volunteers, trustees and young people. Support for Hackney Play Streets.

How much income did Hackney Play Association report in 2025?

Hackney Play Association reported total income of £331k and reported expenditure of £361k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hackney Play Association registered as a charity?

Hackney Play Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2012 as charity number 1145960. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Hackney Play Association?

Hackney Play Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JACKIE HOPFINGER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hackney Play Association operate?

Hackney Play Association operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hackney Play Association a registered charity?

Yes — Hackney Play Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145960.

Details

Address
HOMERTON GROVE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
WARDLE STREET
LONDON
E9 6BX
Registration Date
17 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026147
Charity Number
1145960

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Trustees

JACKIE HOPFINGER Chair
Alastair Wainwright
Frances Cherry
Marcella Christina mcLean
Patricia Walsh
Thomas Lindner
Viviana Nalin

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