West Kingsdown Pre-School
Analysis
West Kingsdown Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sevenoaks. It was registered in December 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, West Kingsdown Pre-School reported income of £200k and spending of £185k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £176k to £200k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, West Kingsdown Pre-School sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School (£200k), Yardley Educational Foundation (£200k) and Chorley District Scout Council (£200k).
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 pre-school aiming to enhance the development and education of children under the statutory school age in a parent involved community based group. We aim to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment, working in a framework to ensure equality of opportunities for all children and families.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School | Peterborough | £200k |
| Yardley Educational Foundation | Birmingham | £200k |
| Chorley District Scout Council | Lancashire | £200k |
| Gayton Pre-School Unit | Merseyside | £200k |