Cogenhoe Playgroup
Analysis
Cogenhoe Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in October 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Cogenhoe Playgroup reported income of £102k and spending of £77k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £61k to £102k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 101%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Cogenhoe Playgroup sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include PH Media Group Foundation (£102k), Lighthouse Community Hub, Newsham (£102k) and Chorley FC Community Foundation (£101k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a local based playgroup offering sessions 5 days a week for children aged between 2yrs - 4yrs. we are open Mon, Tues, Weds,Thurs and Fri 9 - 3pm. We are Ofsted registered and a popular childcare setting for children in the local area. We have recently supported a large number of children transition to Primary School successfully.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| PH Media Group Foundation | Manchester | £102k |
| Lighthouse Community Hub, Newsham | Blyth | £102k |
| Chorley FC Community Foundation | Chorley | £101k |
| The Tides Foundation | 133 Hammersmith Road | £102k |