Penny Pot Under 5's Creche

Also known as: Penny Pot Under 5's Pre-School & Creche

The Penny Pot Creche is a military and civilian sponsored Pre School providing a sessional and nursery care settings for the children of military personnel and local civilians on a fill up basis.

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Activities & Mission

The Penny Pot Creche is a military and civilian sponsored Pre School providing a sessional and nursery care settings for the children of military personnel and local civilians on a fill up basis.

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

North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£504,348

Latest Expenditure

£477,118

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 0.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 100.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 0% 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

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0

Raising Funds £477,118

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£504,348	£477,118	£0	£62,176	£0	0 / 0
2023	£455,641	£437,021				0 / 0
2022	£427,306	£423,886				0 / 0
2021	£176,006	£189,138				0 / 0
2020	£120,931	£141,917				0 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Penny Pot Under 5's Creche

What does Penny Pot Under 5's Creche do?

The Penny Pot Creche is a military and civilian sponsored Pre School providing a sessional and nursery care settings for the children of military personnel and local civilians on a fill up basis.

How much income did Penny Pot Under 5's Creche report in 2024?

Penny Pot Under 5's Creche reported total income of £504k and reported expenditure of £477k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Penny Pot Under 5's Creche registered as a charity?

Penny Pot Under 5's Creche was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 1998 as charity number 1072870. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Penny Pot Under 5's Creche?

Penny Pot Under 5's Creche is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARRY APPLETON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Penny Pot Under 5's Creche operate?

Penny Pot Under 5's Creche operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Penny Pot Under 5's Creche a registered charity?

Yes — Penny Pot Under 5's Creche is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072870.