Matchbox Day Nursery Limited
To advance the education of children under statutory school age, primarily but not exclusively in Poplar, London
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of children under statutory school age, primarily but not exclusively in Poplar, London
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 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,125,844 | £1,790,808 | £1,790,808 | £1,050,439 | £1,050,439 | 48 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,453,982 | £1,507,683 | £1,507,683 | £715,403 | £715,403 | 45 / 0 |
| 2023 | £997,150 | £1,003,145 | £1,003,145 | £752,904 | £326,810 | 38 / 0 |
| 2022 | £991,159 | £1,064,834 | £1,064,834 | £758,899 | £334,632 | 38 / 0 |
| 2021 | £995,307 | £993,878 | £993,878 | £832,574 | £405,531 | 38 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Matchbox Day Nursery Limited
What does Matchbox Day Nursery Limited do?
To advance the education of children under statutory school age, primarily but not exclusively in Poplar, London
How much income did Matchbox Day Nursery Limited report in 2025?
Matchbox Day Nursery Limited reported total income of £2.13m and reported expenditure of £1.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Matchbox Day Nursery Limited?
Matchbox Day Nursery Limited has a program ratio of 84.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Matchbox Day Nursery Limited registered as a charity?
Matchbox Day Nursery Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 2004 as charity number 1103781. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Matchbox Day Nursery Limited?
Matchbox Day Nursery Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUFUS CLARKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Matchbox Day Nursery Limited operate?
Matchbox Day Nursery Limited operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Matchbox Day Nursery Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Matchbox Day Nursery Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103781.
Details
BURDETT ROAD
LONDON
E14 7AB
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