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Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup

Provide day care for children from 2 to 5 with educational activities.

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Activities & Mission

Provide day care for children from 2 to 5 with educational activities.

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

Latest Income
£216,657
Latest Expenditure
£197,805

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£216,657
£197,8050 / 0
2024
£187,924
£178,2670 / 0
2023
£164,887
£158,3290 / 0
2022
£149,457
£163,7250 / 0
2021
£149,334
£140,3820 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup

What does Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup do?

Provide day care for children from 2 to 5 with educational activities.

How much income did Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup report in 2025?

Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup reported total income of £217k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup registered as a charity?

Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 1993 as charity number 1024231. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup?

Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Krystina Barrett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup operate?

Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024231.

Details

Address
42 Birch Drive
CHATHAM
Kent
ME5 8YU
Registration Date
28 July 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024231
Charity Number
1024231

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Trustees

Krystina Barrett Chair
Ashley Oakes
Also governs 1 other charity
Dawn Holloway
Nadine Tarry
Samantha Carter
Samantha Swain
Shanice Howells
Suzanne Gilbert

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