Hanmer Playgroup Plus
Analysis
Hanmer Playgroup Plus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Whitchurch. It was registered in July 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hanmer Playgroup Plus reported income of £96k and spending of £75k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £40k to £96k (+137%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Hanmer Playgroup Plus sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Latchmere Schools Parents' Association (£96k), Tendring District Scout Council (£96k) and Cylch Meithrin Y Ffor (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We offer excellent quality childcare in a safe and rural environment. We pride ourselves on low ratios and have a maximum of 18 children at any one time. We are extremely affordable and support local employment for families who otherwise would not be able to go to work. We also link with the Governments 30 hour free childcare offer to make it always the better option of going back to work in term
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Latchmere Schools Parents' Association | Surrey | £96k |
| Tendring District Scout Council | Clacton-On-Sea | £96k |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Ffor | Pwllheli | £96k |
| Zidna Foundation | London | £96k |