Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School
Analysis
Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 August 2025, Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School reported income of £200k and spending of £205k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £130k to £200k (+54%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 22%. 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, Nicolaus Copernicus Peterborough Polish School 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 Chorley District Scout Council (£200k), West Kingsdown Pre-School (£200k) and Sarum St Michael Educational Charity (£200k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity runs a Polish School which provides education in Polish language, traditions, history, geography and culture for four hours on a Saturday morning during term time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley District Scout Council | Lancashire | £200k |
| West Kingsdown Pre-School | Sevenoaks | £200k |
| Sarum St Michael Educational Charity | Salisbury | £200k |
| Yardley Educational Foundation | Birmingham | £200k |