# WHITWORTH PLAYGROUP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1099853
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 6, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1099853


## Contact

- **Address:** Hallfold U R Church, Hall St, Whitworth, Whitworth, Lancs
- **Postcode:** OL12 8TL
- **Phone:** 01706 860492
- **Email:** whitworthplaygroup@hotmail.com
- **Website:** whitworthplaygroup.wixsite.com



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRIMARILY UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BY:(A) OFFERING APPROPRIATE PLAY FACILITIES AND TRAINING COURSES, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF PARENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH GROUPS, ENSURING THAT SUCH GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION OR MEANS(B) ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND RECOGNITION OF SUCH NEEDS IN THE LOCAL AREAS(C) INSTIGATING AND ADHERING TO AND FURTHERING THE AIM OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE.

**Activities:** To work with local families to aid them in the education and development of young children.  To promote the needs of children with special needs when preparing to go into education.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE WHITWORTH




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Lancashire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £113991 | £101959 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £89412 | £93902 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £88167 | £99294 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £67586 | £89966 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £100461 | £98808 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Maureen Jones** (Chair) — appointed Nov. 22, 2013
- Karen Ruane — appointed Nov. 24, 2022
- Liz Hughes — appointed Feb. 10, 2016
- Madeline De Souza — appointed Nov. 22, 2013
- Michael Whitworth — appointed Nov. 24, 2022