Acorn Early Years Foundation

Also known as: Acorn Childcare 2, Acorn Childcare

Early years care and education in day nurseries and out-of-school clubsForest Schools Training and development activities for early years practitioners

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Activities & Mission

Early years care and education in day nurseries and out-of-school clubsForest Schools Training and development activities for early years practitioners

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Bedford Milton Keynes Northamptonshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,168,610

Latest Expenditure

£13,028,023

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,558

Charitable Activities £13,157,457

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,595

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,028,023

Raising Funds £0

Governance £23,047

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£13,168,610	£13,028,023	£13,028,023	£635,456	£612,377	476 / 16
2023	£11,419,095	£11,480,339	£11,480,339	£494,869	£24,680	467 / 9
2022	£9,575,853	£9,568,685	£9,568,685	£557,182	£146,036	408 / 18
2021	£8,165,719	£8,005,703	£8,005,703	£550,014	£232,976	341 / 5
2020	£6,975,216	£6,926,838	£6,926,838	£389,998	£354,318	308 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Acorn Early Years Foundation

What does Acorn Early Years Foundation do?

Early years care and education in day nurseries and out-of-school clubsForest Schools Training and development activities for early years practitioners

How much income did Acorn Early Years Foundation report in 2024?

Acorn Early Years Foundation reported total income of £13.17m and reported expenditure of £13.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Acorn Early Years Foundation registered as a charity?

Acorn Early Years Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2011 as charity number 1145108. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Acorn Early Years Foundation?

Acorn Early Years Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Acorn Early Years Foundation operate?

Acorn Early Years Foundation operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.

Is Acorn Early Years Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Acorn Early Years Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145108.