Fiveways Playcentre
Founded in 1963 Fiveways Playcentre follows a lively pre-school curriculum with additional daycare and an After-Schools Club. The centre has generous outdoor play area and is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday term time, with community based clubs and play schemes at weekends & school holidays. (The Playcentre was formerly known as Fiveways Pre-School Playgroup - Reg No 305178).
Activities & Mission
Founded in 1963 Fiveways Playcentre follows a lively pre-school curriculum with additional daycare and an After-Schools Club. The centre has generous outdoor play area and is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday term time, with community based clubs and play schemes at weekends & school holidays. (The Playcentre was formerly known as Fiveways Pre-School Playgroup - Reg No 305178).
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 4% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £500,942 | £450,856 | £647 | £242,924 | £242,924 | 30 / 0 |
| 2023 | £477,920 | £473,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £444,365 | £399,343 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £410,166 | £408,402 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £437,491 | £379,875 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Fiveways Playcentre
What does Fiveways Playcentre do?
Founded in 1963 Fiveways Playcentre follows a lively pre-school curriculum with additional daycare and an After-Schools Club. The centre has generous outdoor play area and is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday term time, with community based clubs and play schemes at weekends & school holidays. (The Playcentre was formerly known as Fiveways Pre-School Playgroup - Reg No 305178).
How much income did Fiveways Playcentre report in 2024?
Fiveways Playcentre reported total income of £501k and reported expenditure of £451k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fiveways Playcentre?
Fiveways Playcentre has a program ratio of 0.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Childcare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fiveways Playcentre registered as a charity?
Fiveways Playcentre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 2009 as charity number 1131820. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Fiveways Playcentre?
Fiveways Playcentre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fiveways Playcentre operate?
Fiveways Playcentre operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fiveways Playcentre a registered charity?
Yes — Fiveways Playcentre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131820.
Details
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8-10 FLORENCE ROAD
BRIGHTON
BN1 6DJ
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- 14 May 2026
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