East Coker Playgroup
Analysis
East Coker Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in October 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, East Coker Playgroup reported income of £104k and spending of £92k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £75k to £104k (+39%), an average of +8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, East Coker Playgroup 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 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berkhamsted Choral Society (£104k), Coxhoe Village Hall Association (£104k) and The Meridian Trust (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Care and education of children under five, learning through play-based activities, indoors and out with free play and adult-led learning, life skills & physical health, links with local community, including schools and other organisations and professionals. Support of children under 5 with special educational needs; supporting parents and parenting skills. Registered with Ofsted to deliver EYFS
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Choral Society | Hertfordshire | £104k |
| Coxhoe Village Hall Association | Durham | £104k |
| The Meridian Trust | Lytchett Matravers | £104k |
| Freedom Road Creative Arts | Hull | £104k |