West Green Playgroup
Analysis
West Green Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1994, 32 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, West Green Playgroup reported income of £213k and spending of £304k, spending 143% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £180k to £213k (+18%), an average of +4.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 22%. 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, West Green Playgroup 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 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Overton Playcentre (£213k), Anston Stones Early Years (£213k) and Cheeky Chimps at Ashcott (£213k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The principle activity of the West Green Playgroup is the provision of pre-school playgroup activities. It offers a safe and welcoming environment for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old where they can make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school. Regular fundraising events are organised to help maintain and enhance the existing facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Playcentre | Wrexham | £213k |
| Anston Stones Early Years | Sheffield | £213k |
| Cheeky Chimps at Ashcott | Bridgwater | £213k |
| Little Doves Christian Preschool Limited | Ongar | £213k |