Mary Platt Methodist Pre -School
Analysis
Mary Platt Methodist Pre -School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in June 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Mary Platt Methodist Pre -School reported income of £140k and spending of £142k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £81k to £140k (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Mary Platt Methodist Pre -School sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The London Centre for Spiritual Direction (£140k), Glorious Life Gospel Centre (£140k) and Joint Christian Science Reading Room UK (£140k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a small Pre-School set in the premises of Cockermouth Methodist Church. We cater for children from 2 to 5 years and provide a safe and happy environment for them to learn and play. We are currently rated GOOD by Ofsted.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Spiritual Direction | London | £140k |
| Glorious Life Gospel Centre | London | £140k |
| Joint Christian Science Reading Room UK | Poole | £140k |
| Central Church Torquay | Devon | £140k |