Surestart
Analysis
Surestart is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Ockendon. It was registered in October 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Surestart reported income of £335k and spending of £330k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £290k to £335k (+15%), an average of +3.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Surestart sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Woodbridge Day Nursery Ltd (£335k), CVS Brent (£337k) and Playmates Playgroup (£334k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide affordable, quality childcare for 0-12 year olds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Day Nursery Ltd | Suffolk | £335k |
| CVS Brent | London | £337k |
| Playmates Playgroup | Northants | £334k |
| Charity of Sir Thomas White, Warwick | Warwick | £341k |