Blackberry Lane Pre-School
Analysis
Blackberry Lane Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Isle of Wight. It was registered in December 2004, 22 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 05224550). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Blackberry Lane Pre-School reported income of £445k and spending of £361k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £367k to £445k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Blackberry Lane Pre-School sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Heamoor Pre-School Playgroup (£444k), Basingstoke Itec Limited (£445k) and Jellybabies Ltd (£443k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principal activity of the company is the provision of early years education. The main activities undertaken are the operation of a Nursery and Pre-school; providing a secure, safe and welcoming environment for children from the age of 6 months until 4 years old; enhancing development and education in a "Learning through Play" situation,and encouraging the involvment of parents/carers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heamoor Pre-School Playgroup | Cornwall | £444k |
| Basingstoke Itec Limited | Hampshire | £445k |
| Jellybabies Ltd | Manchester | £443k |
| Milton Keynes Play Association | Milton Keynes | £446k |