Duchy Preschool and Playgroup
Analysis
Duchy Preschool and Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Duchy Preschool and Playgroup reported income of £192k and spending of £185k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £106k to £192k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Duchy Preschool and Playgroup sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% 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 Alne Pre-School Playgroup (£192k), 1 2 3 Soleil (£192k) and Grasshopper Club (£192k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Nestled in the centre of Bradninch, The Duchy Preschool is at the heart of our community. As a non-profit organisation, we're proud of the service we provide to local families and the fun, nurturing, safe learning environment we offer our children. Parents can access our childcare in ways that fit in better with work.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alne Pre-School Playgroup | York | £192k |
| 1 2 3 Soleil | Berkshire | £192k |
| Grasshopper Club | Derby | £192k |
| Menston Pre School | Ilkley | £192k |