Fordham Preschool
Analysis
Fordham Preschool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in December 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Fordham Preschool reported income of £209k and spending of £213k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from September 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £167k to £209k (+25%), an average of +7.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Fordham Preschool sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include First Steps Community Playgroup (£209k), St Peters Pre-School (£209k) and Swallows Under 5's Playgroup (£209k).
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
The charity offers early years education for children aged 2-4. We open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm for 38 weeks per year, term time only. We offer children morning, afternoon or full day sessions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| First Steps Community Playgroup | Exeter | £209k |
| St Peters Pre-School | Southampton | £209k |
| Swallows Under 5's Playgroup | Chatham | £209k |
| St James' Pre-School Muswell Hill | London | £209k |