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Sandcastles Playgroup

The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.

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Activities & Mission

The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.

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
£464,473
Latest Expenditure
£432,240

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£464,473
£432,2400 / 0
2023
£393,274
£389,6130 / 0
2022
£395,246
£383,2290 / 0
2021
£374,364
£397,3170 / 0
2020
£350,060
£339,1540 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sandcastles Playgroup

What does Sandcastles Playgroup do?

The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.

How much income did Sandcastles Playgroup report in 2024?

Sandcastles Playgroup reported total income of £464k and reported expenditure of £432k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sandcastles Playgroup registered as a charity?

Sandcastles Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1993 as charity number 1029267. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Sandcastles Playgroup?

Sandcastles Playgroup is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MISS LYN GRATTEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sandcastles Playgroup operate?

Sandcastles Playgroup operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sandcastles Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Sandcastles Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029267.

Details

Address
21 HAWKS DRIVE
TIVERTON
EX16 6WW
Registration Date
29 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029267
Charity Number
1029267

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Trustees

MISS LYN GRATTEN Chair
Angie Fisher
Karen Embley
Lisa Slocombe
Melissa Lockyer
NORMA WEBBER
SHARON BROADHEAD

Sectors & Classifications

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