Patchway Centre Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
Patchway Centre Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in December 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 July 2025, Patchway Centre Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £229k and spending of £196k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £197k to £229k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 23%. 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, Patchway Centre Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 5th Beckenham South Scout Group (£229k), Davenant Foundation the Reynolds School Private Fund (£230k) and West End Playgroup (£229k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide a safe secure stimulating environment, indoors and out for children two to five years of age to learn through play within the guidelines of the new EYFS with qualified caring staff, and to work with the childrens families and carers as we operate as an inclusive practice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Beckenham South Scout Group | Kent | £229k |
| Davenant Foundation the Reynolds School Private Fund | Loughton | £230k |
| West End Playgroup | Kingston Upon Thames | £229k |
| Duke of Gloucester Barracks Playgroup | Cirencester | £230k |