Downside Pre-School
Analysis
Downside Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dunstable. It was registered in October 2020, 6 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 April 2025, Downside Pre-School reported income of £226k and spending of £201k, spending 89% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Downside Pre-School sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd (£226k), Bloomfield Learning Centre for Children Limited (£226k) and Walkern Pre-School (£226k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Downside Pre-School offers education and care to children from 2-5yrs. We operate 5 days a week in term time, from 8.45am-3.15pm. We own a purpose built pre-school on a school site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We employ up-to 10 experienced and qualified staff, and cater for the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd | Merseyside | £226k |
| Bloomfield Learning Centre for Children Limited | London | £226k |
| Walkern Pre-School | Hertfordshire | £226k |
| The Old Herefordian Fund CIO | Hereford | £226k |