Childcare And Business Consultancy Services
Also known as: Wandsworth Primary Play Association, Wppa
CBCS acts as an umbrella organisation for voluntary run childcare. CBCS operates some childcare services direct - these include out of school care, playgroup provision and creche facilities - as well as a toy library service and payroll facilities for member childcare groups.
Activities & Mission
CBCS acts as an umbrella organisation for voluntary run childcare. CBCS operates some childcare services direct - these include out of school care, playgroup provision and creche facilities - as well as a toy library service and payroll facilities for member childcare groups.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Childcare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 184). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Childcare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Childcare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,482,681 | £2,271,949 | £2,270,286 | £717,043 | £717,043 | 87 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,161,431 | £2,209,211 | £2,205,977 | £506,311 | £464,295 | 89 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,978,171 | £1,939,498 | £1,936,533 | £542,887 | £500,078 | 54 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,822,645 | £1,818,585 | £1,816,162 | £504,213 | £476,181 | 58 / 6 |
| 2021 | £1,660,082 | £1,635,111 | £1,634,648 | £500,153 | £478,078 | 65 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Childcare And Business Consultancy Services
What does Childcare And Business Consultancy Services do?
CBCS acts as an umbrella organisation for voluntary run childcare. CBCS operates some childcare services direct - these include out of school care, playgroup provision and creche facilities - as well as a toy library service and payroll facilities for member childcare groups.
How much income did Childcare And Business Consultancy Services report in 2025?
Childcare And Business Consultancy Services reported total income of £2.48m and reported expenditure of £2.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Childcare And Business Consultancy Services?
Childcare And Business Consultancy Services has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Childcare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 184 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Childcare And Business Consultancy Services registered as a charity?
Childcare And Business Consultancy Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2000 as charity number 1083895. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Childcare And Business Consultancy Services?
Childcare And Business Consultancy Services is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROL THURGOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Childcare And Business Consultancy Services operate?
Childcare And Business Consultancy Services operates across 4 areas: Hammersmith And Fulham, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth.
Is Childcare And Business Consultancy Services a registered charity?
Yes — Childcare And Business Consultancy Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083895.
Details
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LONDON
SW17 8NE
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Also Known As
- Wandsworth Primary Play Association
- Wppa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated