Sandcastles Playgroup
The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.
Activities & Mission
The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.
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 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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
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 | £507,526 | £491,948 | £491,948 | £123,342 | £122,664 | 23 / 0 |
| 2024 | £464,473 | £432,240 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £393,274 | £389,613 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £395,246 | £383,229 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £374,364 | £397,317 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sandcastles Playgroup
What does Sandcastles Playgroup do?
The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.
How much income did Sandcastles Playgroup report in 2025?
Sandcastles Playgroup reported total income of £508k and reported expenditure of £492k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sandcastles Playgroup?
Sandcastles Playgroup has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sandcastles Playgroup registered as a charity?
Sandcastles Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1993 as charity number 1029267. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Sandcastles Playgroup?
Sandcastles Playgroup is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MISS LYN GRATTEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sandcastles Playgroup operate?
Sandcastles Playgroup operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sandcastles Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — Sandcastles Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029267.
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TIVERTON
EX16 6WW
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