Marsh Lane Under Fives
Analysis
Marsh Lane Under Fives is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in January 1995, 31 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 May 2025, Marsh Lane Under Fives reported income of £95k and spending of £82k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £39k to £95k (+142%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Marsh Lane Under Fives sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West End Calling (£95k), Trentham Playgroup (£95k) and Oughtrington Pre-School (£95k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide care and education for children within the early years foundation stage through an appropriate and stimulating learning environment. Planning, including activities and experiences are based on the six areas of learning as detailed in the EYFS framework and take into consideration children's individiual interests and needs through a differentiated curriculum.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West End Calling | Brighton | £95k |
| Trentham Playgroup | Stoke-On-Trent | £95k |
| Oughtrington Pre-School | Lymm | £95k |
| Bovingdon Pre-School | Hemel Hempstead | £95k |