Whitley Lodge Under Fives
Analysis
Whitley Lodge Under Fives is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Whitley Bay. It was registered in June 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 July 2025, Whitley Lodge Under Fives reported income of £69k and spending of £65k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £51k to £69k (+36%), an average of +7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Whitley Lodge Under Fives 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 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Riverside Playgroup (Twickenham) (£69k), Arden Grove Pre-School (£69k) and Berkhamsted Castle Trust (£69k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Whitley Lodge Under Fives is committed to providing a safe, stimulating and caring environment, where learning is fun and children can enjoy social interaction with their peers. We are sensitive to children's individual needs and encourage them to reach their full potential at their own pace. We work in partnership with parents to provide a quality pre-school experience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Playgroup (Twickenham) | Twickenham | £69k |
| Arden Grove Pre-School | Norfolk | £69k |
| Berkhamsted Castle Trust | Berkhamsted | £69k |
| West Hoathly Community Pre-School | West Sussex | £69k |