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Pippin Playgroup

Pippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.

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Activities & Mission

Pippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£639,690
Latest Expenditure
£672,551

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £634,237
Other Trading £0
Investments £45
Other Income £5,408

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £672,551
Raising Funds £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£639,690
£672,551£672,551£314,419£54,41929 / 0
2024
£611,290
£616,354£616,354£347,280£87,28027 / 0
2023
£563,631
£588,704£588,704£352,344£92,34427 / 0
2022
£522,432
£548,001£548,001£377,417£117,41729 / 0
2021
£501,971
£493,858£50,990£402,986£142,98630 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pippin Playgroup

What does Pippin Playgroup do?

Pippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.

How much income did Pippin Playgroup report in 2025?

Pippin Playgroup reported total income of £640k and reported expenditure of £673k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pippin Playgroup registered as a charity?

Pippin Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1993 as charity number 1028855. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Pippin Playgroup?

Pippin Playgroup is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maricris McDonald Payne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pippin Playgroup operate?

Pippin Playgroup operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Is Pippin Playgroup a registered charity?

Yes — Pippin Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028855.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1028855
Charity Number
1028855

Trustees

Maricris McDonald Payne Chair
Emily Freestone
Jessica Valentine
Lauren Hickey
Robert Tetlow

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2 November 2026
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