Puddleducks Playgroup
Analysis
Puddleducks Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Caerphilly. It was registered in September 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Puddleducks Playgroup reported income of £105k and spending of £84k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2025, income grew from £43k to £105k (+143%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Puddleducks Playgroup sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include One Hope Foundation (£105k), Solutions for Communities (£105k) and Ghausia Centre (£105k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to offer the highest quality childcare to support children's development with a highly qualified and dedicated staff team. We meet the children's needs as individuals and within groups as a provider of sessional care. The children will be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that will promote all areas of learning and care. We believe children learn through play.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| One Hope Foundation | Wolverhampton | £105k |
| Solutions for Communities | London | £105k |
| Ghausia Centre | Dewsbury | £105k |
| Lions Club of Maidenhead CIO | Maidenhead | £105k |