Noah's Ark Playgroup
Analysis
Noah's Ark Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in November 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, Noah's Ark Playgroup reported income of £186k and spending of £170k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £109k to £186k (+71%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Noah's Ark Playgroup sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Paul's Preschool (£186k), Next Steps Pre School of Elms Vale (£186k) and Kings Stanley Playgroup (£186k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment where all children benefit by being able to enjoy themselves and grow in confidence. We encourage every child to be a competent learner who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured. We seek to build to positive relationships with both our children and their families.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Preschool | Plymouth | £186k |
| Next Steps Pre School of Elms Vale | Kent | £186k |
| Kings Stanley Playgroup | Stonehouse | £186k |
| Old Felixstowe Nursery | Felixstowe | £186k |