The Railway Children Preschool CIO
Analysis
The Railway Children Preschool CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in August 2022, 4 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.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Railway Children Preschool CIO reported income of £236k and spending of £219k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income grew from £204k to £236k (+15%), an average of +7.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Railway Children Preschool CIO sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Hill Park Pre-School (£236k), Yaddlethorpe Pre - School (£236k) and Indian Queens Under Fives (£236k).
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 are a small local charity nursery, that provides places for children aged 9 months to 4 years old in the local area. We are Ofsted registered and we follow the EYFS to provide learning opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Park Pre-School | Berkshire | £236k |
| Yaddlethorpe Pre - School | Scunthorpe | £236k |
| Indian Queens Under Fives | St. Columb | £236k |
| Future Scope Charitable Trust | Wiltshire | £236k |