Ducklings Pre-School Chickerell
Analysis
Ducklings Pre-School Chickerell is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in June 2004, 22 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, Ducklings Pre-School Chickerell reported income of £119k and spending of £107k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £79k to £119k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Ducklings Pre-School Chickerell sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Avenue Pre-School (£119k), Teen Crisis UK (£119k) and Treuddyn Under 5's (£119k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ducklings Pre-School is a charitable early years setting providing affordable, high-quality education and care for children aged 2 to 4 in Chickerell and the surrounding areas. We promote children's learning, development, wellbeing and school readiness through play-based experiences while supporting families and the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Pre-School | North East Lincolnshire | £119k |
| Teen Crisis UK | Surrey | £119k |
| Treuddyn Under 5's | Mold | £119k |
| St Anne's Playgroup (Harlow Green) | Gateshead | £119k |