Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO
Analysis
Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Folkestone. It was registered in August 2023, 3 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, Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO reported income of £187k and spending of £185k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income fell from £227k to £187k (-17%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Portishead Pre-School (£187k), Bromley District Scout Council (£188k) and CC Foundation (£187k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are primarily a family run business, non-judgemental, inclusive, open arms Pre-School.Catering for children from age 2 years until entering primary school. The pre-school's facilities and activities aim to enable children to gradually learn to become independent at their own pace, with good nutrition, play and rest. The objective is for them to become the best version of themselves
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Portishead Pre-School | Bristol | £187k |
| Bromley District Scout Council | Bromley | £188k |
| CC Foundation | London | £187k |
| Quest for Learning | Oxfordshire | £188k |