Little Merlins Pre-School
Analysis
Little Merlins Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Helston. 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 human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Little Merlins Pre-School reported income of £138k and spending of £151k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £83k to £138k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Little Merlins Pre-School 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 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Westminster Cathedral Choir School Fund (£138k), Brent Music Academy (£138k) and Tolleshunt Knights Co-Operative Playgroup (£138k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Little Merlins provides care for children aged 2-5 years in Helston and local surrounding area in Cornwall. We employ qualified staff to care for all our children in a purpose built building. The building provides plenty of open space for children to play, learn & develop, which includes equipment and facilities specifically for pre-school children. The building is regularly used by family service
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Fund | Woking | £138k |
| Brent Music Academy | London | £138k |
| Tolleshunt Knights Co-Operative Playgroup | Essex | £138k |
| Poynton High School Parent Teacher Association | Stockport | £138k |