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Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth)

Also known as: Penguin Playgroup (great Yarmouth), St Pauls Playgroup

Provide education and care for pre-school aged children, in an ofsted approved environment, in the Great Yarmouth area. Activities include; arts and crafts and learning through play. We also support children and families with special needs.

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Activities & Mission

Provide education and care for pre-school aged children, in an ofsted approved environment, in the Great Yarmouth area. Activities include; arts and crafts and learning through play. We also support children and families with special needs.

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
£209,012
Latest Expenditure
£204,084

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.6%
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
£209,012
£204,0840 / 0
2024
£195,039
£181,6270 / 0
2023
£180,207
£159,4910 / 1
2022
£170,824
£143,3880 / 0
2021
£152,007
£127,1620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth)

What does Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) do?

Provide education and care for pre-school aged children, in an ofsted approved environment, in the Great Yarmouth area. Activities include; arts and crafts and learning through play. We also support children and families with special needs.

How much income did Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) report in 2025?

Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £204k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) registered as a charity?

Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1994 as charity number 1039260. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth)?

Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MELANIE GOOCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) operate?

Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) a registered charity?

Yes — Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039260.

Details

Address
Newtown Methodist church
Caister road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
Registration Date
11 July 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039260
Charity Number
1039260

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Trustees

MELANIE GOOCH Chair
Carol Porter
PAUL COOPER

Also Known As

  • Penguin Playgroup (great Yarmouth)
  • St Pauls Playgroup

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