Little Acorns Pre-School
Analysis
Little Acorns Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brigg. It was registered in June 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Little Acorns Pre-School reported income of £310k and spending of £262k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £163k to £310k (+90%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Acorn Pre-School & the Mighty Oaks (£309k), Ludgershall Pre School Playgroup (£310k) and Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust (£309k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide local pre-school education for 2 - 5 years old in the village. The charity employs playgroup staff in proportions required to fulfil the legal requirements for pre-school education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Pre-School & the Mighty Oaks | Shefford | £309k |
| Ludgershall Pre School Playgroup | Andover | £310k |
| Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust | Derbyshire | £309k |
| Shernhall Pre-School | London | £310k |