Scalliwags Pre-School
Analysis
Scalliwags Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tonbridge. It was registered in July 2018, 8 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 September 2025, Scalliwags Pre-School reported income of £410k and spending of £410k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £176k to £410k (+134%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Scalliwags Pre-School sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berrygrove Early Years Centre (£410k), MD Educational Foundation (£411k) and Nant-Y-Cwm Steiner School Limited (£409k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of our pre-school is to provide a fun, stimulating and secure environment where children can develop individuality and independence, whilst experiencing learning through play. We work very closely with parents and carers to help achieve the best possible outcomes and to ease the transition to life at primary school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berrygrove Early Years Centre | Watford | £410k |
| MD Educational Foundation | Berkshire | £411k |
| Nant-Y-Cwm Steiner School Limited | Pembrokeshire / Sir Benfro | £409k |
| Jack N Jill Pre-School and Nursery | Ipswich | £411k |