Sunshine Pre-School Puriton
Analysis
Sunshine Pre-School Puriton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridgwater. It was registered in May 1993, 33 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, Sunshine Pre-School Puriton reported income of £68k and spending of £68k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £54k to £68k (+25%), an average of +5.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Sunshine Pre-School Puriton sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 73rd Derby (Allestree) Scout Group (£68k), South Leeds and Morley District Scout Council (£68k) and Neatishead and Barton Playgroup (£68k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a committee led Pre-School employing 5 part-time staff who provide an educational, safe environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The committee is voluntary, members arrange fundraising events throughout the year to provide new resources, trips and parties for the children. This ensures good early years education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 73rd Derby (Allestree) Scout Group | Derby | £68k |
| South Leeds and Morley District Scout Council | West Yorkshire | £68k |
| Neatishead and Barton Playgroup | Norwich | £68k |
| St Leonards Pre-School | Exeter | £68k |