Little Rascals Playgroup
Analysis
Little Rascals Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merthyr Tudful. It was registered in January 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06750544). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Little Rascals Playgroup reported income of £272k and spending of £255k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £182k to £272k (+49%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Little Rascals Playgroup sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jamia Islamia (Birmingham) Trust Limited (£272k), West Herts Charity Trust Limited (£272k) and The University of Buckingham Foundation (£272k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing quality childcare at affordable prices to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age in a safe and stimulating environment. We aim to offer a child centred environment to meet the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional needs of each child.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Islamia (Birmingham) Trust Limited | Birmingham | £272k |
| West Herts Charity Trust Limited | Hertfordshire | £272k |
| The University of Buckingham Foundation | Buckingham | £272k |
| Lyminge Pre School | Kent | £273k |