Meadow Brook Playcare
Analysis
Meadow Brook Playcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in April 2009, 17 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 06593494). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Meadow Brook Playcare reported income of £484k and spending of £471k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £346k to £484k (+40%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Meadow Brook Playcare 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 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Doris Venner Pre-School (£483k), John Roan Foundation (£484k) and Chard Nni (£483k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objects and principal activities continue to be that of offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and training courses, together with right of parents to take responsibliity for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, means or ability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Venner Pre-School | Surrey | £483k |
| John Roan Foundation | Blackheath | £484k |
| Chard Nni | Chard | £483k |
| Gresford Governors' Clubs and Playgroup | Clwyd | £486k |