Allen Gardens Playgroup
Analysis
Allen Gardens Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2017, 9 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, Allen Gardens Playgroup reported income of £210k and spending of £184k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £85k to £210k (+147%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Allen Gardens Playgroup 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 The Margate School CIO (£210k), Oatlands Pre-School (£210k) and Pavilion Pirates Pre-School (£210k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The playgroup offers flexible, affordable, inclusive childcare to the local community in East London. Children come from a range of diverse backgrounds. Using the EYFS curriculum, staff provide a range of activities and experiences to enhance children's learning and development. Children aged from 2 - 5 years access a wide range of resources and are supported according to their individual needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Margate School CIO | Margate | £210k |
| Oatlands Pre-School | Weybridge | £210k |
| Pavilion Pirates Pre-School | Southampton | £210k |
| The Lillywhite Family Trust | Leatherhead | £210k |