St Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow)
Analysis
St Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Taplow Village Centre. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, St Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) reported income of £207k and spending of £166k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £113k to £207k (+83%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 49%. 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, St Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) 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 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Biggleswade District Scout Council (£207k), Global Social Impact (£207k) and Red Dragon Pre-School (£206k).
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
We are a very well established playgroup set in the heart of the picturesque village of Taplow. We provide quality day care in warm and friendly environment, with a high staff to child ratio, for ages from 2 years 6 months to school age.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade District Scout Council | Bedfordshire | £207k |
| Global Social Impact | London | £207k |
| Red Dragon Pre-School | Oxfordshire | £206k |
| Attenborough Church Pre-School | Nottinghamshire | £207k |