River Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
River Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in October 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, River Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £153k and spending of £149k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £108k to £153k (+41%), an average of +9.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, River Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) (£153k), Wantage Pre - School Playgroup (£153k) and Hardwicke Early Years (£153k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Aim of the pre-school is to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by offering appropriate play facilities and training courses.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester) | Colchester | £153k |
| Wantage Pre - School Playgroup | Wantage | £153k |
| Hardwicke Early Years | Gloucester | £153k |
| The London Institute of Social Studies | London | £153k |