The Maidstone Steiner Kindergarten Initiative
Analysis
The Maidstone Steiner Kindergarten Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in May 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Maidstone Steiner Kindergarten Initiative reported income of £50k and spending of £45k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £34k to £50k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Maidstone Steiner Kindergarten Initiative sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bradworthy Young Farmers Club (£50k), The Royal Ballet School Parent Teacher Association (£50k) and 1st Dipton Scout Association (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity runs a kindergarten for children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years. We use the ideas of Steiner Waldorf education, with the seasonal cycle and festivals providing the framework for creative activities and free play. The charity also runs parent and child groups for younger children. The charity also promotes our educational ideas to adults through talks and activities.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bradworthy Young Farmers Club | Exeter | £50k |
| The Royal Ballet School Parent Teacher Association | Richmond | £50k |
| 1st Dipton Scout Association | County Durham | £50k |
| Conflict Resolution Education in Sheffield Schools Training | Sheffield | £50k |