Smart Kids Childcare
Analysis
Smart Kids Childcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in September 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06873377). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Smart Kids Childcare reported income of £193k and spending of £277k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £398k to £193k (-52%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Smart Kids Childcare sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew (£191k), The Wheels Project (£193k) and South Essex Community Hub (£191k).
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
To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age but not exclusively by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew | Wrexham | £191k |
| The Wheels Project | Hebburn | £193k |
| South Essex Community Hub | Essex | £191k |
| Tomorrow's Generation | Cardiff | £194k |