Playmates Playgroup
Analysis
Playmates Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northants. It was registered in November 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Playmates Playgroup reported income of £334k and spending of £339k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £289k to £334k (+15%), an average of +3.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Playmates Playgroup sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ipswich Community Media and Learning (£334k), Woodbridge Day Nursery Ltd (£335k) and Poole Communities Trust (£333k).
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
Providing high quality child care and education to children in the local community of Raunds and surrounding area. Having the benefit of being located on a well respected local primary school and managed by a committed number of our parents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Community Media and Learning | Suffolk | £334k |
| Woodbridge Day Nursery Ltd | Suffolk | £335k |
| Poole Communities Trust | Dorset | £333k |
| Surestart | South Ockendon | £335k |