# ST MARY'S PLAYGROUP CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1205383
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 24, 2023
- **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=1205383


## Contact

- **Address:** ST. MARY OF CHARITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, ORCHARD PLACE, FAVERSHAM, C/O St Mary of Charity C of E Prima
- **Postcode:** ME13 8AP
- **Phone:** 01795536803
- **Email:** manager@stmarysplaygroup.net
- **Website:** www.stmarysplaygroup.net



## Activities

**Objects:** THE AIMS OF THE PLAYGROUP ARE 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, EDUCATION AND CARE FACILITIES, FAMILY LEARNING AND SIGN-POSTING/REFERRAL TO OTHER AGENCIES, 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 WHATEVER THEIR RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, MEANS OR ABILITY; (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; NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008]

**Activities:** We provide quality care and education for children aged 2 - 4 years inline with our Ofsted registration and the Early Years Foundation Stage. We plan challenging activities for children to participate in, to help them learn and develop in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, working in partnership with parents.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £190117 | £150341 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Paul Found** (Chair) — appointed July 25, 2023
- Gary Griffin — appointed July 25, 2023
- Jennifer Anne Smith — appointed July 25, 2023
- Sih Yu Chen-Found — appointed July 25, 2023
- Tiffany Leeds — appointed March 13, 2024