West End Playgroup
Analysis
West End Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kingston Upon Thames. It was registered in November 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04738921). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2023, West End Playgroup reported income of £229k and spending of £211k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2023, income grew from £166k to £229k (+38%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, West End Playgroup sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include First Step Pre School Limited (£229k), 5th Beckenham South Scout Group (£229k) and Beckton Skills Centre (£229k).
Data notes from the register: The register marks this charity as insolvent.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES We firmly believe in the importance of play and an informal child centred approach to education. Our aim is to develop a child's independence, self- esteem and confidence through the provision of stimulating activities that help them understand the world in which they live.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| First Step Pre School Limited | Bristol | £229k |
| 5th Beckenham South Scout Group | Kent | £229k |
| Beckton Skills Centre | London | £229k |
| Patchway Centre Pre-School Playgroup | Bristol | £229k |