Early Childhood Partnership
ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young children. It does this through leading and managing commissioned contracts from local authorities.
Activities & Mission
ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young children. It does this through leading and managing commissioned contracts from local authorities.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £2,012,893 | £1,966,432 | £1,874,004 | £579,536 | £579,536 | 45 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,969,623 | £1,905,157 | £1,905,157 | £533,075 | £533,075 | 46 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,817,880 | £1,758,287 | £1,758,287 | £468,609 | £307,349 | 54 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,838,518 | £1,837,081 | £1,837,081 | £409,016 | £277,715 | 55 / 5 |
| 2021 | £1,896,986 | £1,569,716 | £1,569,716 | £407,579 | £0 | 43 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Partnership
What does Early Childhood Partnership do?
ECP is a locally based not for profit organisation that exists to deliver Children's Centre and associated services to local families, parents, carers and young children. It does this through leading and managing commissioned contracts from local authorities.
How much income did Early Childhood Partnership report in 2025?
Early Childhood Partnership reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Early Childhood Partnership?
Early Childhood Partnership has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Early Childhood Partnership registered as a charity?
Early Childhood Partnership was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2016 as charity number 1168090. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Early Childhood Partnership?
Early Childhood Partnership is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Early Childhood Partnership operate?
Early Childhood Partnership operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Early Childhood Partnership a registered charity?
Yes — Early Childhood Partnership is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168090.
Details
30 MEADWAY
BEDFORD
MK41 9HU
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