Magic Moments Playgroup
Analysis
Magic Moments Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in November 1996, 30 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, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Magic Moments Playgroup reported income of £82k and spending of £81k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £84k to £82k (-1.9%), an average of -0.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Magic Moments Playgroup sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beehive Preschool (£82k), South Chingford Community Library (£83k) and South Leicestershire District Scout Council (£81k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides Early Years care and education to children aged 2-5 years in a safe, welcoming, inclusive and stimulating environment. The Pre-school works in partnership with parents to ensure that the children achieve the best possible outcomes set by the Early Years Foundation Stage to stay healthy, safe, enjoy & achieve economic well-being & positive contribution.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preschool | Berkshire | £82k |
| South Chingford Community Library | London | £83k |
| South Leicestershire District Scout Council | Leicestershire | £81k |
| Community Chaplaincy Association | Herefordshire | £83k |