Acorns Early Years Centre
Full day care nursery for 3 month to 5 years olds 8am-6pm. After school and Holiday club for 5-11 year olds.
Activities & Mission
Full day care nursery for 3 month to 5 years olds 8am-6pm. After school and Holiday club for 5-11 year olds.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £865,035 | £832,131 | £831,873 | £206,184 | £206,184 | 35 / 0 |
| 2024 | £736,815 | £764,270 | £763,953 | £173,280 | £173,280 | 34 / 0 |
| 2023 | £695,086 | £690,994 | £690,994 | £200,735 | £200,735 | 32 / 0 |
| 2022 | £655,989 | £635,307 | £635,009 | £196,643 | £158,826 | 32 / 0 |
| 2021 | £564,097 | £583,460 | £582,476 | £175,961 | £145,618 | 30 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Acorns Early Years Centre
What does Acorns Early Years Centre do?
Full day care nursery for 3 month to 5 years olds 8am-6pm. After school and Holiday club for 5-11 year olds.
How much income did Acorns Early Years Centre report in 2025?
Acorns Early Years Centre reported total income of £865k and reported expenditure of £832k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Acorns Early Years Centre?
Acorns Early Years Centre has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Acorns Early Years Centre registered as a charity?
Acorns Early Years Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2003 as charity number 1095582. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Acorns Early Years Centre?
Acorns Early Years Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carlton Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Acorns Early Years Centre operate?
Acorns Early Years Centre operates across 2 areas: Bexley and Kent.
Is Acorns Early Years Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Acorns Early Years Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095582.
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