Brightlingsea Playcentre
Analysis
Brightlingsea Playcentre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Brightlingsea Playcentre reported income of £221k and spending of £166k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £155k to £221k (+43%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Brightlingsea Playcentre sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Memusi Foundation (£220k), Clanfield Community Pre-School (£222k) and Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Limited (£218k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a pre school who look after children aged between 2 to 5 years. We have a large garden for the children to access freely during their time with us. The sessions are 3hours filled with activities to both develop and educate the children. We provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Memusi Foundation | Leeds | £220k |
| Clanfield Community Pre-School | Hampshire | £222k |
| Church Walk Pre-School Nursery Limited | Cumbria | £218k |
| Voyage | London | £224k |