Eastwood Community Playgroup Association
Also known as: Eastwood Community Pre-School Southend-on-Sea
The Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.
Activities & Mission
The Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.
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: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 | £857,671 | £799,751 | £799,751 | £496,017 | £496,017 | 40 / 2 |
| 2024 | £677,985 | £663,041 | £663,041 | £438,098 | £438,097 | 40 / 2 |
| 2023 | £674,745 | £592,689 | £592,689 | £423,153 | £423,153 | 40 / 2 |
| 2022 | £626,325 | £532,342 | £532,342 | £341,098 | £341,098 | 43 / 2 |
| 2021 | £463,669 | £420,075 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Community Playgroup Association
What does Eastwood Community Playgroup Association do?
The Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.
How much income did Eastwood Community Playgroup Association report in 2025?
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association reported total income of £858k and reported expenditure of £800k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Eastwood Community Playgroup Association?
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association has a program ratio of 93.2%, 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 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Eastwood Community Playgroup Association registered as a charity?
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1993 as charity number 1023369. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Eastwood Community Playgroup Association?
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Eastwood Community Playgroup Association operate?
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Eastwood Community Playgroup Association a registered charity?
Yes — Eastwood Community Playgroup Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023369.
Details
LEIGH-ON-SEA
SS9 5AF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Eastwood Community Pre-School Southend-on-Sea
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated