Marden Pre-School Playgroup
Analysis
Marden Pre-School Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tonbridge. It was registered in June 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Marden Pre-School Playgroup reported income of £224k and spending of £208k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £134k to £224k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Marden Pre-School Playgroup sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% 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 Voyage (£224k), Hope North London Limited (£225k) and Clanfield Community Pre-School (£222k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Preschool is open five days a week, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 14.45am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & 08:45am to 11.45am Fridays. As a registered provider we comply with the requirements for the Early Years register and Childcare register as set out in the statutory framework for the EYFS for children aged 2 to 5.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Voyage | London | £224k |
| Hope North London Limited | London | £225k |
| Clanfield Community Pre-School | Hampshire | £222k |
| Acorn2oak Preschool | Ipswich | £225k |