Gingerbread Corner
Also known as: Croydon Gingerbread Charities, The Croydon Play-Care Company, The Croydon Playcare Company
TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND DISTRESS OF ANY PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO MAY BE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES
Activities & Mission
TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND DISTRESS OF ANY PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO MAY BE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £770,627 | £840,265 | £839,959 | £179,234 | £114,546 | 24 / 0 |
| 2023 | £741,893 | £797,272 | £796,930 | £248,872 | £116,000 | 24 / 0 |
| 2022 | £720,514 | £793,290 | £792,978 | £304,251 | £298,395 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £757,761 | £921,509 | £914,770 | £377,027 | £371,171 | 44 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,092,221 | £1,044,939 | £1,037,367 | £540,775 | £93,365 | 44 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gingerbread Corner
What does Gingerbread Corner do?
TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND DISTRESS OF ANY PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO MAY BE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES
How much income did Gingerbread Corner report in 2024?
Gingerbread Corner reported total income of £771k and reported expenditure of £840k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gingerbread Corner?
Gingerbread Corner has a program ratio of 109.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gingerbread Corner registered as a charity?
Gingerbread Corner was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1979 as charity number 278093. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Gingerbread Corner?
Gingerbread Corner is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARIA MARTIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gingerbread Corner operate?
Gingerbread Corner operates across 2 areas: Croydon and Surrey.
Is Gingerbread Corner a registered charity?
Yes — Gingerbread Corner is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278093.
Details
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Also Known As
- Croydon Gingerbread Charities
- The Croydon Play-Care Company
- The Croydon Playcare Company
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated