Community Playlink
Analysis
Community Playlink is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Community Playlink reported income of £59k and spending of £55k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £30k to £59k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Community Playlink sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Cheshunt Scout Group (£59k), Ist Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (£59k) and The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of children and their carers by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities, activities and group play in which parents and carers can participate . Running toy libraries and toy loaning to other groups .
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Cheshunt Scout Group | Waltham Cross | £59k |
| Ist Hurstpierpoint Scout Group | Hassocks | £59k |
| The Sir John Middlemore Charitable Trust | Birmingham | £58k |
| Friends of St John's Highbury Vale School Association | London | £59k |