St Mary's Playgroup (Churchdown)
Analysis
St Mary's Playgroup (Churchdown) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucester. It was registered in May 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, St Mary's Playgroup (Churchdown) reported income of £70k and spending of £70k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £42k to £70k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, St Mary's Playgroup (Churchdown) sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Kyle Valley Scout Group (£70k), 1st Rickmansworth and Chorleywood Scout Group (£70k) and The School of Herbal Medicine (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Playgroup run by committee of elected parents, also employ a bookkeeper. Close relations with Ofsted, PATA and Early Years and Childcare Service. Close links with church and school whose grounds we operate from. Fundraise to replenish toys and equipment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Kyle Valley Scout Group | York | £70k |
| 1st Rickmansworth and Chorleywood Scout Group | Rickmansworth | £70k |
| The School of Herbal Medicine | Bridgwater | £70k |
| The Quest Trust | 33 Cavendish Square | £70k |