The Vines Playgroup
Analysis
The Vines Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oldham. It was registered in August 1995, 31 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 April 2025, The Vines Playgroup reported income of £101k and spending of £63k, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £80k to £101k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 51%. 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 Vines Playgroup 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 Ghyllside Out of School Club (£101k), Ashton Keynes Pre School (£101k) and Springhill Pre School (£101k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We offer sessional care for pre-school children, providing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as stipulated by OFSTED.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ghyllside Out of School Club | Kendal | £101k |
| Ashton Keynes Pre School | Swindon | £101k |
| Springhill Pre School | East Cowes | £101k |
| Whitworth Playgroup | Lancs | £101k |