Orchard Pre-School
Analysis
Orchard Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in August 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, Orchard Pre-School reported income of £133k and spending of £125k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £104k to £133k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. 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, Orchard Pre-School sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lordswood Under 5's Playgroup (£132k), Beder (£133k) and North Wootton Pre-School Playgroup (£132k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Pre-school for children aged 2 years 9 months - 4 years
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Under 5's Playgroup | Chatham | £132k |
| Beder | Surrey | £133k |
| North Wootton Pre-School Playgroup | King's Lynn | £132k |
| Smiling Faces Pre-School | Falmouth | £133k |