Earlybirds Playgroup
Analysis
Earlybirds Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cinderford. It was registered in January 2016, 10 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 services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Earlybirds Playgroup reported income of £98k and spending of £92k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £78k to £98k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Earlybirds Playgroup sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% 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 Gordano District Scout Council (£98k), Nutley Pre-School Playgroup (£98k) and Chesterton Playgroup (£98k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
At Earlybirds Playgroup we deliver pre school activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum to young children aged between 2 and 4 years old. We also hold a parent and toddlers session once a week to give support to young families in the community, as well as providing opportunities for the parents to understand how play can support child development and learning.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gordano District Scout Council | Bristol | £98k |
| Nutley Pre-School Playgroup | East Sussex | £98k |
| Chesterton Playgroup | Oxon | £98k |
| Abacus Pre School Nursery Ltd | Warks | £98k |