The Little Ark Pre-School
Analysis
The Little Ark Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in July 2010, 16 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 07079369). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Little Ark Pre-School reported income of £211k and spending of £198k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £160k to £211k (+32%), an average of +7.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Little Ark Pre-School sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Risby Pre-School & Childcare Services (£211k), South Woodham Pre-School (£211k) and Peterpan Pre School Playgroup (Runwell) (£211k).
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 in particular but not exclusively by i) offering appropriate play,education & care facilities and training coursesii) creating a happy, caring & inclusive environment in which children can explore & develop & nurture their self esteem & work alongside parents & prepare them for their transition to school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Risby Pre-School & Childcare Services | Bury St Edmunds | £211k |
| South Woodham Pre-School | Essex | £211k |
| Peterpan Pre School Playgroup (Runwell) | Essex | £211k |
| The Thomas Wall Trust | London | £211k |