Lark Children's Centre
Also known as: Lark Children's Centre Ltd
The education of families of preschool children through the provision of groups and by providing family support in area of the provision of antenatal care, access to health visitors, parenting classes, along with the relief of economic need by the provision of debt advice, money management and budgetary advice, and the provision of training and education with the aim to employment.
Activities & Mission
The education of families of preschool children through the provision of groups and by providing family support in area of the provision of antenatal care, access to health visitors, parenting classes, along with the relief of economic need by the provision of debt advice, money management and budgetary advice, and the provision of training and education with the aim to employment.
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 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% 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 | £440,280 | £417,378 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £661,207 | £641,477 | £639,975 | £533,609 | £807,124 | 17 / 1 |
| 2023 | £594,481 | £559,453 | £556,428 | £513,879 | £717,286 | 17 / 1 |
| 2022 | £647,232 | £678,825 | £677,841 | £478,851 | £440,343 | 20 / 1 |
| 2021 | £833,271 | £790,146 | £786,062 | £510,444 | £475,017 | 33 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lark Children's Centre
What does Lark Children's Centre do?
The education of families of preschool children through the provision of groups and by providing family support in area of the provision of antenatal care, access to health visitors, parenting classes, along with the relief of economic need by the provision of debt advice, money management and budgetary advice, and the provision of training and education with the aim to employment.
How much income did Lark Children's Centre report in 2025?
Lark Children's Centre reported total income of £440k and reported expenditure of £417k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lark Children's Centre?
Lark Children's Centre has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lark Children's Centre registered as a charity?
Lark Children's Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 December 2013 as charity number 1155134. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Lark Children's Centre?
Lark Children's Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel McManus. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lark Children's Centre operate?
Lark Children's Centre operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lark Children's Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Lark Children's Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155134.
Details
91-93 North Prospect Road
PLYMOUTH
PL2 2NA
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated