Under Fives Project
Analysis
Under Fives Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 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 March 2025, Under Fives Project reported income of £863k and spending of £782k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £216k to £863k (+300%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 94%. 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, Under Fives Project sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Inspiring Girls International Limited (£863k), Beis Yaakov Girls School Limited (£865k) and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading (£862k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £100k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 22 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Trading 0.3%
- Other 0.3%
In the charity's own words
The Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Inspiring Girls International Limited | London | £863k |
| Beis Yaakov Girls School Limited | London | £865k |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Berkshire | £862k |
| Stemette Futures | London | £865k |