Little Acorns, Crossgates
Analysis
Little Acorns, Crossgates is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Llandrindod Wells. 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Little Acorns, Crossgates reported income of £209k and spending of £194k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £81k to £209k (+160%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Little Acorns, Crossgates 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 Wiltshire North District Scout Council (£209k), The Claude Jessett Trust Company (£209k) and Young Carers Development Trust (£209k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Little Acorns is housed in a purpose built building within Crossgates Primary School grounds.The setting is a 3 year old funded provider, which allows us to offer 10 hours free childcare to children in the term after they turn three for 2 hours per day. We are also a holiday club offering childcare outside of school term time for children aged 2-11 years.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire North District Scout Council | Wiltshire | £209k |
| The Claude Jessett Trust Company | Uckfield | £209k |
| Young Carers Development Trust | Bath | £209k |
| The Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Foundation | Clitheroe | £209k |