Y W C a Playgroup
Analysis
Y W C a Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Altrincham. It was registered in October 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 April 2026, Y W C a Playgroup reported income of £148k and spending of £134k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £109k to £148k (+36%), an average of +7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Y W C a Playgroup sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dauxwood Pre-School Group (£148k), Water Lilies Pre-School (£149k) and Little Fishes Pre School (£148k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide secure, supervised nursery facilities for pre-school children over the age of 1.5yrs to the age of 5 yrs, at an affordable price. We operate 5 mornings and 4 afternoons a week for a total of 31 hours and take up to 30 children per session. A limited number of places are reserved for children whose circumstances render them in need of a place, should the situation arise.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dauxwood Pre-School Group | Billingshurst | £148k |
| Water Lilies Pre-School | West Sussex | £149k |
| Little Fishes Pre School | Southend-On-Sea | £148k |
| Burton-On-The-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup | Loughborough | £149k |