Little Dolphins Pre-School
Analysis
Little Dolphins Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. 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 services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Little Dolphins Pre-School reported income of £99k and spending of £96k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £59k to £99k (+67%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Little Dolphins Pre-School sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Poppleton Under Fives CIO (£99k), Waltham Chase Pre-School (£99k) and South Ribble District Scout Council (£99k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups. To offer appropriate play, education, care facilities and training, encouraging the study of the needs of children and their families and to instigate and adhere to the aims of the Preschool Learning Alliance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Under Fives CIO | York | £99k |
| Waltham Chase Pre-School | Southampton | £99k |
| South Ribble District Scout Council | Preston | £99k |
| Brynteg Tigers Out of Hours Club | Wrexham | £100k |