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Halton Play Council Limited

Also known as: Play Resource Centre

We provide low cost children's play novelties, art/crafts materials, hire equipment, training and room hire to voluntary organisations. Promote inclusive play and play related activities, organise and deliver Holiday Play Schemes and weekly Short Break Clubs for children with additional needs.

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Activities & Mission

We provide low cost children's play novelties, art/crafts materials, hire equipment, training and room hire to voluntary organisations. Promote inclusive play and play related activities, organise and deliver Holiday Play Schemes and weekly Short Break Clubs for children with additional needs.

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
£250,559
Latest Expenditure
£289,329

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.5%
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
£250,559
£289,3290 / 5
2024
£262,293
£270,9320 / 5
2023
£261,412
£257,7470 / 6
2022
£198,526
£200,6970 / 3
2021
£200,493
£162,8160 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Halton Play Council Limited

What does Halton Play Council Limited do?

We provide low cost children's play novelties, art/crafts materials, hire equipment, training and room hire to voluntary organisations. Promote inclusive play and play related activities, organise and deliver Holiday Play Schemes and weekly Short Break Clubs for children with additional needs.

How much income did Halton Play Council Limited report in 2025?

Halton Play Council Limited reported total income of £251k and reported expenditure of £289k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Halton Play Council Limited registered as a charity?

Halton Play Council Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1997 as charity number 1066784. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Halton Play Council Limited?

Halton Play Council Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Councillor MARK DENNETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Halton Play Council Limited operate?

Halton Play Council Limited operates in Halton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Halton Play Council Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Halton Play Council Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066784.

Details

Address
HALTON PLAY COUNCIL LTD
PLAY RESOURCE CENTRE
10 MERSEY ROAD
RUNCORN
WA7 1DF
Registration Date
10 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940013
Charity Number
1066784

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Trustees

Councillor MARK DENNETT Chair
Amie Buckley
Cllr Christopher Rowe
Colin Leslie
Dr Andrea Drewitt
Helen Leslie
Reginald Spooner

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Play Resource Centre

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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