Chesterton Playgroup
Analysis
Chesterton Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxon. It was registered in May 2013, 13 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 08474053). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Chesterton Playgroup reported income of £98k and spending of £86k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £80k to £98k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Chesterton Playgroup sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Oxted Pre-School Playgroup (£98k), Gordano District Scout Council (£98k) and About You UK (£98k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Chesterton Playgroup is a pre-school that offers services catering to 2-5 year olds in the surrounding community. It sits in the village of Chesterton that is located just outside of Bicester. We are an educational establishment that follow the Early Years and Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum. The staff plan a broad and balanced activities that meet the needs of each individual child.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Oxted Pre-School Playgroup | Oxted | £98k |
| Gordano District Scout Council | Bristol | £98k |
| About You UK | St Helens | £98k |
| Earlybirds Playgroup | Cinderford | £98k |