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Moonbeams Playgroup

Also known as: Moonbeams Pre-School

We provide a safe, stimulating environment for pre-school children between the ages of 2 & 4 years of age, where they can begin to learn the building blocks of education, social skills, & a degree of independence prior to mainstream schooling. We also provide placements for work-experience trainees.

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Activities & Mission

We provide a safe, stimulating environment for pre-school children between the ages of 2 & 4 years of age, where they can begin to learn the building blocks of education, social skills, & a degree of independence prior to mainstream schooling. We also provide placements for work-experience trainees.

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
£208,980
Latest Expenditure
£168,251

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.5%
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
£208,980
£168,2510 / 0
2024
£142,431
£118,4640 / 0
2023
£99,342
£101,0370 / 5
2022
£91,911
£87,1240 / 0
2021
£90,794
£73,8400 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Moonbeams Playgroup

What does Moonbeams Playgroup do?

We provide a safe, stimulating environment for pre-school children between the ages of 2 & 4 years of age, where they can begin to learn the building blocks of education, social skills, & a degree of independence prior to mainstream schooling. We also provide placements for work-experience trainees.

How much income did Moonbeams Playgroup report in 2025?

Moonbeams Playgroup reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £168k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Moonbeams Playgroup registered as a charity?

Moonbeams Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1998 as charity number 1068848. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Moonbeams Playgroup?

Moonbeams Playgroup is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Donna Elaine Thrower. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Moonbeams Playgroup operate?

Moonbeams Playgroup operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Moonbeams Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Moonbeams Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068848.

Details

Address
Moonbeams PreSchool
Meadows Community Centre
299 Arbury Road
Cambridge
CB4 2JL
Registration Date
25 March 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3949848
Charity Number
1068848

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Trustees

Donna Elaine Thrower Chair
Dr Lynne Purchase
Renata Segatto Tessinari
Stephanie Champion

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Moonbeams Pre-School

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