Islington Play Association
The promotion of play opportunities and facilities for children in the London Borough of Islington: awareness of the importance of children's play, provides support to voluntary sector children's play, youth and childcare services, assists in the provision of training, helping groups consult, plan and design services, fund raise and recruit staff.
Activities & Mission
The promotion of play opportunities and facilities for children in the London Borough of Islington: awareness of the importance of children's play, provides support to voluntary sector children's play, youth and childcare services, assists in the provision of training, helping groups consult, plan and design services, fund raise and recruit staff.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,367,670 | £1,445,070 | £1,435,950 | £62,370 | £42,409 | 40 / 301 |
| 2024 | £1,513,251 | £1,697,302 | £1,682,893 | £139,770 | £139,770 | 70 / 263 |
| 2023 | £1,401,204 | £1,413,919 | £1,397,599 | £323,821 | £323,821 | 76 / 124 |
| 2022 | £1,406,398 | £1,308,350 | £1,300,094 | £336,537 | £336,537 | 78 / 174 |
| 2021 | £1,344,714 | £1,340,803 | £1,335,103 | £238,489 | £238,489 | 41 / 180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Islington Play Association
What does Islington Play Association do?
The promotion of play opportunities and facilities for children in the London Borough of Islington: awareness of the importance of children's play, provides support to voluntary sector children's play, youth and childcare services, assists in the provision of training, helping groups consult, plan and design services, fund raise and recruit staff.
How much income did Islington Play Association report in 2025?
Islington Play Association reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Islington Play Association?
Islington Play Association has a program ratio of 105.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Islington Play Association registered as a charity?
Islington Play Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2001 as charity number 1086165. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Islington Play Association?
Islington Play Association 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 Islington Play Association operate?
Islington Play Association operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Islington Play Association a registered charity?
Yes — Islington Play Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086165.
Details
164 Mackenzie Road
LONDON
N7 8SE
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