Pillowell Early Years
Analysis
Pillowell Early Years is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lydney. It was registered in June 2001, 25 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 services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Pillowell Early Years reported income of £88k and spending of £85k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £36k to £88k (+146%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Pillowell Early Years sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Your One Wish (£87k), Highfield Community Association (£88k) and Shenfield Parish Hall (£86k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a small community preschool for. We employ 3 members of staff to provide childcare but otherwise run as a voluntary organisation with parents providing committee and administrative roles, as well as assisting the manager. We provide accessible care in a socially disadvantaged rural area. We rely on fees, nursery education funding and grants/fundraising to operate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Your One Wish | Southall | £87k |
| Highfield Community Association | Hemel Hempstead | £88k |
| Shenfield Parish Hall | Brentwood | £86k |
| The Windmills Foundation | Liverpool | £89k |