Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% 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 81% 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 | £947,113 | £907,520 | £907,520 | £1,015,578 | £1,015,578 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £808,795 | £838,699 | £833,297 | £975,985 | £975,985 | 33 / 0 |
| 2023 | £859,385 | £801,902 | £801,228 | £1,005,889 | £200,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2022 | £815,502 | £777,919 | £777,919 | £948,406 | £948,406 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £898,544 | £745,414 | £745,414 | £900,615 | £900,615 | 28 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup
What does Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup do?
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of childcare services primarily under statutory school age.
How much income did Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup report in 2025?
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup reported total income of £947k and reported expenditure of £908k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup?
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup registered as a charity?
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2001 as charity number 1087112. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup?
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kamaldeep Kainth. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup operate?
Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — Gingerbread Cottage Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087112.
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