The Grove Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
The Grove Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in December 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 and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Grove Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £120k and spending of £118k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £92k to £120k (+30%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 21%. 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, The Grove Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St John's Out of School Club (Rishworth) (£120k), Victoria Road Pre-School (£120k) and Parley Community Pre School (£119k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As a Pre-School Playgroup we provide Education and Care to pre-school children within the local area. By means of appropriate play activities and a high level of adult input we offer each child at the playgroup the opportunity to work towards nationally approved Early Learning Goals as outlined in the curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Out of School Club (Rishworth) | West Yorkshire | £120k |
| Victoria Road Pre-School | Reading | £120k |
| Parley Community Pre School | Dorset | £119k |
| Batley Road Playgroup | West Yorkshire | £120k |