Melrose Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
Melrose Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in February 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Melrose Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £228k and spending of £218k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £214k to £228k (+6.8%), an average of +1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Melrose Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) (£228k), The TC Foundation (£229k) and Cleethorpes Childcare (£228k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a Charitable Pre-school catering for children in our local area aged 2years to five years old. Supporting the families and following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Ensuring that every child makes a good level of progress and thrives through play and exploration.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vale and Downland Museum (Wantage) | Wantage | £228k |
| The TC Foundation | Tetbury | £229k |
| Cleethorpes Childcare | Driffield | £228k |
| Houghton and Wyton Pre-School | Cambridgeshire | £229k |