The Ark Child Okeford
Analysis
The Ark Child Okeford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blandford Forum. It was registered in September 2008, 18 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 06641688). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Ark Child Okeford reported income of £586k and spending of £529k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £414k to £586k (+41%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Ark Child Okeford sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Aylesburian Annual Fund (£585k), Niton Pre School (£586k) and Made in Hackney (£584k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96% and donations and legacies 3.1%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.1%. Reserves of £221k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 21 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.1%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Trading 0.6%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Enhancing the development and education of children in a parent-involving, community based group offering good quality affordable childcare. Providing a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 - 11 years. Working within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.The charity took over the assets of The Ark, charity no. 1037851
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Aylesburian Annual Fund | Aylesbury | £585k |
| Niton Pre School | Isle Of Wight | £586k |
| Made in Hackney | Clapton | £584k |
| Mossbourne Charitable Trust CIO | London | £587k |