Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area)
Analysis
Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gosport. It was registered in April 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) reported income of £679k and spending of £564k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £376k to £679k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Naval Under Fives (Eastern Area) sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cottage Nursery (£677k), Mildmay Community Nursery Limited (£680k) and Newquay Pre-School (£677k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £193k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 32 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 97%
- Other 3.3%
In the charity's own words
To provide day care for children of service families to advance the development & education of pre-school children. Provide a safe, healthy, happy, stimulating environment. Assist the development of children through structured free play & meet the requirements of Ofsted & the local educational authorities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Nursery | Wiltshire | £677k |
| Mildmay Community Nursery Limited | London | £680k |
| Newquay Pre-School | Cornwall | £677k |
| Community Accounting Plus | Nottingham | £680k |