Thornton Hough Playgroup
Analysis
Thornton Hough Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in April 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thornton Hough Playgroup reported income of £102k and spending of £88k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £76k to £102k (+34%), an average of +7.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Thornton Hough Playgroup sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup (£102k), The Hendreds Preschool (£102k) and Bledlow Pre-School (£102k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To operate a setting following the Early Years Foundation Stage providing young children with a great start to their education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Pre-School Playgroup | York | £102k |
| The Hendreds Preschool | Wantage | £102k |
| Bledlow Pre-School | Princes Risborough | £102k |
| 4th Ewell (Nonsuch) Scout Group | Epsom | £102k |