Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO
Analysis
Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in January 2021, 5 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 February 2025, Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO reported income of £129k and spending of £125k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2025, income fell from £137k to £129k (-5.7%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income dropped by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Little Acorns @ Our Lady & St Oswald's Pre-School (£129k), Heather Playgroup (£130k) and Walter Bigg Foundation for Wallingford School (£129k).
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 provide care and education for children aged between 2 and 4 years old in a safe and secure environment. Children are helped to develop all aspects of their development. They are helped to overcome any disadvantage. Activities take place both indoors and outdoors. We provide this service during term time only, with 2 sessions of three hours each day
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns @ Our Lady & St Oswald's Pre-School | Shropshire | £129k |
| Heather Playgroup | West Sussex | £130k |
| Walter Bigg Foundation for Wallingford School | London | £129k |
| Harbury Pre-School | Leamington Spa | £130k |