Early Years @ Lightcliffe
Also known as: Lightcliffe United Reform Church Playgroup, Lightcliffe United Reformed Church Playgroup, Lightcliffe United Reformed Church Preschool
The charity is a preschool looking after children between the ages of 2 and 5
Activities & Mission
The charity is a preschool looking after children between the ages of 2 and 5
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 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £527,042 | £495,829 | £495,143 | £348,531 | £175,051 | 17 / 2 |
| 2024 | £450,346 | £406,936 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £351,427 | £278,261 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £262,574 | £229,712 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £208,688 | £174,194 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Early Years @ Lightcliffe
What does Early Years @ Lightcliffe do?
The charity is a preschool looking after children between the ages of 2 and 5
How much income did Early Years @ Lightcliffe report in 2025?
Early Years @ Lightcliffe reported total income of £527k and reported expenditure of £496k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Early Years @ Lightcliffe?
Early Years @ Lightcliffe has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Early Years @ Lightcliffe registered as a charity?
Early Years @ Lightcliffe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 1994 as charity number 1037861. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Early Years @ Lightcliffe?
Early Years @ Lightcliffe is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Early Years @ Lightcliffe operate?
Early Years @ Lightcliffe operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Early Years @ Lightcliffe a registered charity?
Yes — Early Years @ Lightcliffe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1037861.
Details
Leeds Road
Halifax
HX3 8NU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lightcliffe United Reform Church Playgroup
- Lightcliffe United Reformed Church Playgroup
- Lightcliffe United Reformed Church Preschool
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated