Pre-School Learning Alliance
A membership organisation for early years providers, our charitable purpose is to give children the best start in life by providing services that promote child development and support families especially those in deprived areas. This is achieved through early intervention and family services programmes, advising and representing our members and developing our own settings in deprived communities.
Activities & Mission
A membership organisation for early years providers, our charitable purpose is to give children the best start in life by providing services that promote child development and support families especially those in deprived areas. This is achieved through early intervention and family services programmes, advising and representing our members and developing our own settings in deprived communities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £26,850,000 | £27,033,000 | £27,033,000 | £3,928,000 | £1,576,000 | 803 / 30 |
| 2024 | £25,726,000 | £27,492,000 | £27,039,000 | £4,910,000 | £2,950,000 | 843 / 30 |
| 2023 | £26,012,000 | £26,647,000 | £26,647,000 | £6,292,000 | £4,400,000 | 984 / 25 |
| 2022 | £26,346,000 | £25,952,000 | £25,952,000 | £7,158,000 | £5,383,000 | 1050 / 25 |
| 2021 | £22,847,000 | £23,674,000 | £23,674,000 | £6,227,000 | £4,754,000 | 1200 / 275 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pre-School Learning Alliance
What does Pre-School Learning Alliance do?
A membership organisation for early years providers, our charitable purpose is to give children the best start in life by providing services that promote child development and support families especially those in deprived areas. This is achieved through early intervention and family services programmes, advising and representing our members and developing our own settings in deprived communities.
How much income did Pre-School Learning Alliance report in 2025?
Pre-School Learning Alliance reported total income of £26.85m and reported expenditure of £27.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pre-School Learning Alliance?
Pre-School Learning Alliance has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pre-School Learning Alliance registered as a charity?
Pre-School Learning Alliance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 2003 as charity number 1096526. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Pre-School Learning Alliance?
Pre-School Learning Alliance is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Elizabeth Presswood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pre-School Learning Alliance operate?
Pre-School Learning Alliance operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pre-School Learning Alliance a registered charity?
Yes — Pre-School Learning Alliance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096526.
Details
T/A EARLY YEARS ALLIANCE
50 Featherstone Street
LONDON
EC1Y 8RT
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