Waterbeach After School Playscheme
Analysis
Waterbeach After School Playscheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in May 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Waterbeach After School Playscheme reported income of £114k and spending of £101k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £49k to £114k (+133%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Waterbeach After School Playscheme sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sea Mills Community Initiatives (£114k), Thorner Pre-School and Toddler Group (£114k) and Little Explorers Pre-School (£114k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children during out of school hours and school holidays.Advance the education and training of the persons in the provision of such care, education and recreational facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Mills Community Initiatives | Bristol | £114k |
| Thorner Pre-School and Toddler Group | Leeds | £114k |
| Little Explorers Pre-School | Ditton Priors | £114k |
| Baildon Community Link | Shipley | £114k |