Knossington and Somerby Pre-School
Analysis
Knossington and Somerby Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in December 2007, 19 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 05891057). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Knossington and Somerby Pre-School reported income of £71k and spending of £72k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £58k to £71k (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Knossington and Somerby Pre-School sits at the 71st 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 Capitb Trust (£71k), St Marychurch Pre-School (£72k) and Cherry Kids Club (£71k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The pre-school is provides a small, nuturing atmosophere for rural children who live in a relatively isolated area.It is run by a team of four enthusiastic staff, who live locally, come from rural backgrounds and provide the children with a highly stimulating, fun and caring educational enviroment. The pre-school is managed by a commitee of local parents and operates out of the village hall.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Capitb Trust | London | £71k |
| St Marychurch Pre-School | Torquay | £72k |
| Cherry Kids Club | Cambridge | £71k |
| Volunteers Foundation | London | £72k |