01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008749
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- AB31 4JQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience. To encourage parent/carer involvement and promote the value of engagement with the wider community. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects. The aim of Torphins Playgroup Pre-School is to provide safe, structured play in a stimulating and friendly environment for the children to build on their social skills and cognitive development. Activities can include baking, music, art, craft, storytelling, nature walks, sand and water play, gardening and outdoor play.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience, so that they take a constructive place in the community and also to advance the education of their parents and other appropriate persons.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £106,672 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £107,225 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 6 March 2026 |
| 31 May 2024 | £80,071 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £105,932 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 19 March 2025 |
| 31 May 2023 | £110,538 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £97,972 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 7 November 2023 |
| 31 May 2022 | £84,557 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £87,886 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 25 January 2023 |
| 31 May 2021 | £82,057 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £73,987 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 15 February 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Ha'berry, St Marnan Road, Torphins, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.torphinsplaygroup.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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