Watford Polish Saturday School
Analysis
Watford Polish Saturday School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Watford Polish Saturday School reported income of £121k and spending of £122k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £91k to £121k (+33%), an average of +7.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Watford Polish Saturday School sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Favour Foundation Limited (£120k), The Durham Palestine Educational Trust (£121k) and Edaid Foundation (£120k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The School is for Polish and mixed families who wish their children to learn Polish language, promote Polish culture, traditions and to bring the community in Watford together. The idea has proven to be hugely successful and the School has over 300 children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Favour Foundation Limited | Grimsby | £120k |
| The Durham Palestine Educational Trust | Durham | £121k |
| Edaid Foundation | London | £120k |
| Pre-School and After School at Whalton School | Morpeth | £121k |