The Toybox Preschool
Analysis
The Toybox Preschool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Castle Cary. It was registered in May 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Toybox Preschool reported income of £99k and spending of £113k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £58k to £99k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Toybox Preschool 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 Northleaze Afterschool Playclub (£99k), Lane Playgroup (£99k) and Broadshires Pre-School (£99k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To enhance the development & education of children under statutory school age 2 1/2 - 4 yrs by encouraging parents to understand and provide for their children through community groups we follow EYFS curriculum subject to a full ofsted inspections.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northleaze Afterschool Playclub | Bristol | £99k |
| Lane Playgroup | Holmfirth | £99k |
| Broadshires Pre-School | Gloucestershire | £99k |
| All Saints Playgroup (Halifax) | Halifax | £99k |