Water Lilies Pre-School
Analysis
Water Lilies Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in July 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Water Lilies Pre-School reported income of £149k and spending of £134k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £91k to £149k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Water Lilies Pre-School sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Y W C a Playgroup (£148k), Burton-On-The-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup (£149k) and Dauxwood Pre-School Group (£148k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Water Lilies Pre-School is a friendly, non-profit Pre-School based in the small community of Ifield West in Crawley. Open to all Children from 2 - 4 years, we provide a safe, interesting and fun environment in which children can play, learn and grow. We work within the Early Years Foundation Stage 2012 (EYFS) framework in order to support a child's intellectual and social development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Y W C a Playgroup | Altrincham | £148k |
| Burton-On-The-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup | Loughborough | £149k |
| Dauxwood Pre-School Group | Billingshurst | £148k |
| Rainbow Teddies Pre-School | Bristol | £149k |