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Little Acorns Pre-School

Also known as: Broughton Village Community Playgroup, Little Acorns (broughton Village), Little Acorns

Provide local pre-school education for 2 - 5 years old in the village. The charity employs playgroup staff in proportions required to fulfil the legal requirements for pre-school education.

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Activities & Mission

Provide local pre-school education for 2 - 5 years old in the village. The charity employs playgroup staff in proportions required to fulfil the legal requirements for pre-school education.

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
£228,983
Latest Expenditure
£215,070

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£228,983
£215,0700 / 0
2023
£195,119
£194,5640 / 0
2022
£143,000
£149,3830 / 0
2021
£162,939
£159,6400 / 0
2020
£167,839
£168,4190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Little Acorns Pre-School

What does Little Acorns Pre-School do?

Provide local pre-school education for 2 - 5 years old in the village. The charity employs playgroup staff in proportions required to fulfil the legal requirements for pre-school education.

How much income did Little Acorns Pre-School report in 2024?

Little Acorns Pre-School reported total income of £229k and reported expenditure of £215k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Little Acorns Pre-School registered as a charity?

Little Acorns Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 1985 as charity number 516523. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Little Acorns Pre-School?

Little Acorns Pre-School is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lindsay Howson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Little Acorns Pre-School operate?

Little Acorns Pre-School operates in North Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Little Acorns Pre-School a registered charity?

Yes — Little Acorns Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516523.

Details

Address
Little Acorns Pre-School
Brigg Road
Broughton
BRIGG
DN20 0JW
Registration Date
5 June 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
516523
Charity Number
516523

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Trustees

Lindsay Howson Chair
Clare Sterling
Katie Holmes
Kelly Gouldthorpe
RACHEL PORTESS
Sophie Berko

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Broughton Village Community Playgroup
  • Little Acorns (broughton Village)
  • Little Acorns

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