The Mall Nursery And Creche
Also known as: Arndale Nursery and Creche, Children's Centre at the Mall (luton), The Arndale Nursery and Creche
Nursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
Activities & Mission
Nursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
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 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts 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 | £664,760 | £613,971 | £613,971 | £624,646 | £475,172 | 23 / 0 |
| 2024 | £509,124 | £469,330 | £469,330 | £573,857 | £585,912 | 24 / 0 |
| 2023 | £514,159 | £430,678 | £430,678 | £453,063 | £403,383 | 24 / 0 |
| 2022 | £431,741 | £359,655 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £356,965 | £292,186 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mall Nursery And Creche
What does The Mall Nursery And Creche do?
Nursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls
How much income did The Mall Nursery And Creche report in 2025?
The Mall Nursery And Creche reported total income of £665k and reported expenditure of £614k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mall Nursery And Creche?
The Mall Nursery And Creche has a program ratio of 92.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mall Nursery And Creche registered as a charity?
The Mall Nursery And Creche was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1994 as charity number 1031348. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Mall Nursery And Creche?
The Mall Nursery And Creche is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Yvette Watson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mall Nursery And Creche operate?
The Mall Nursery And Creche operates across 3 areas: Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Luton.
Is The Mall Nursery And Creche a registered charity?
Yes — The Mall Nursery And Creche is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1031348.
Details
35 The Gallery
The Mall
LUTON
LU12TW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Arndale Nursery and Creche
- Children's Centre at the Mall (luton)
- The Arndale Nursery and Creche
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated