St James Church Pre-School CIO
Analysis
St James Church Pre-School CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in May 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, St James Church Pre-School CIO reported income of £155k and spending of £117k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, St James Church Pre-School CIO sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup (£155k), Stewartby Pre-School (£155k) and Little Dragons Pre School (£155k).
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
We are a preschool operating in the Wokingham Borough area. We provide childcare and education for 2 - 5 year olds following the Earley Years Foundation Stage curriculum as outlined by the DofE. We operate out of the St.James Church Centre, Southlake, Woodley. We are run by a voluntary committee and funded via the early years free entitlement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hackleton Pre-School Playgroup | Northants | £155k |
| Stewartby Pre-School | Bedford | £155k |
| Little Dragons Pre School | Dorset | £155k |
| Middlesex East Guides | London | £155k |