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Little Explorers Pre-School

Also known as: Greenstead Social Club Playgroup, The Pre-School

We provide high quality childcare for the Colchester area. The Pre-School is based in the Greenstead Community centre. We are open 38 weeks per year.

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Activities & Mission

We provide high quality childcare for the Colchester area. The Pre-School is based in the Greenstead Community centre. We are open 38 weeks per year.

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

Latest Income
£91,872
Latest Expenditure
£70,004

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.2%
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
£91,872
£70,0040 / 1
2024
£89,955
£71,3420 / 0
2023
£79,148
£63,0760 / 1
2022
£72,205
£61,6840 / 0
2021
£89,140
£88,0920 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Little Explorers Pre-School

What does Little Explorers Pre-School do?

We provide high quality childcare for the Colchester area. The Pre-School is based in the Greenstead Community centre. We are open 38 weeks per year.

How much income did Little Explorers Pre-School report in 2025?

Little Explorers Pre-School reported total income of £92k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Little Explorers Pre-School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1994 as charity number 1031055. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Little Explorers Pre-School?

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

Where does Little Explorers Pre-School operate?

Little Explorers Pre-School operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Little Explorers Pre-School a registered charity?

Yes — Little Explorers Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1031055.

Details

Address
GREENSTEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
HAWTHORN AVENUE
COLCHESTER
CO4 3QE
Registration Date
7 January 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1031055
Charity Number
1031055

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Trustees

Suzanne Burnett Chair
Emma Swannell
Jennifer Butler
Julie Gardner
Lauren Hurrell
Rachel Eaton
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Greenstead Social Club Playgroup
  • Little Explorers Pre-School
  • The Pre-School

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