Sharpness Playgroup
Analysis
Sharpness Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkeley. It was registered in June 1991, 35 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Sharpness Playgroup reported income of £86k and spending of £72k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £59k to £86k (+46%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Sharpness Playgroup sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Malborough and South Huish Pre-School (£86k), Acornwood Pre-School (£86k) and Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup (£86k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Sharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Malborough and South Huish Pre-School | Kingsbridge | £86k |
| Acornwood Pre-School | Hampshire | £86k |
| Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup | Derbyshire | £86k |
| Welland and District Pre School Group | Malvern | £86k |