The Garden Pre-School
Analysis
The Garden Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hatfield. It was registered in June 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Garden Pre-School reported income of £182k and spending of £186k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £170k to £182k (+6.9%), an average of +1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Garden Pre-School sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brighter Mansfield (£181k), Badger Pre-School (£182k) and Shipton Bellinger Playgroup (£180k).
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
The Garden Pre-School provides a broad and balanced curriculum for pre-school children incorporating active learning and first hand experiences. It is registered with and regularly inspected by Ofsted.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brighter Mansfield | Nottinghamshire | £181k |
| Badger Pre-School | Hampshire | £182k |
| Shipton Bellinger Playgroup | Tidworth | £180k |
| Happy Days Childcare | Northampton | £182k |