Early Years Wales 2018
Analysis
Early Years Wales 2018 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Mid Glamorgan. It was registered in June 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03164233). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Early Years Wales 2018 reported income of £1.1m and spending of £984k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £1.2m to £1.1m (-4.8%), an average of -1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Early Years Wales 2018 sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include YMCA Newark and Sherwood (£1.1m), Derbyshire Community Foundation (£1.1m) and Base 25 (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 93%, donations and legacies 4.7% and investments 2.4%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.0m would cover about 12 months of spending at that rate. It employed 22 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 4.7%
- Charitable activities 93%
- Investments 2.4%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
To enhance the development, care and education of pre-school children in Wales, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for their needs through high quality pre-school groups. To give adults confidence to make the best use of their knowledge and resources, for the benefit of themselves and pre-school children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Newark and Sherwood | Nottinghamshire | £1.1m |
| Derbyshire Community Foundation | Derbyshire | £1.1m |
| Base 25 | Wolverhampton | £1.1m |
| East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (Esdas) | Surrey | £1.2m |