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Under Fives Project

Also known as: Under Fives Creche Project

The Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.

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Activities & Mission

The Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.

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

Latest Income
£863,168
Latest Expenditure
£781,680

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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 £785
Charitable Activities £857,598
Other Trading £2,158
Investments £0
Other Income £2,627

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £748,873
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £32,807

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
£863,168
£781,680£748,873£130,554£100,31722 / 0
2024
£648,545
£603,424£603,424£4,019£020 / 0
2023
£440,321
£495,0960 / 0
2022
£227,333
£240,4550 / 3
2021
£215,813
£198,0760 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Under Fives Project

What does Under Fives Project do?

The Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.

How much income did Under Fives Project report in 2025?

Under Fives Project reported total income of £863k and reported expenditure of £782k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Under Fives Project?

Under Fives Project has a program ratio of 86.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Under Fives Project registered as a charity?

Under Fives Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1993 as charity number 1026486. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Under Fives Project?

Under Fives Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JENNY THOMPSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Under Fives Project operate?

Under Fives Project operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Under Fives Project a registered charity?

Yes — Under Fives Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026486.

Details

Address
UNDER 5
ST. MARYS CHURCH
GREENLAW STREET
LONDON
SE18 5AR
Registration Date
27 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1026486
Charity Number
1026486

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Trustees

JENNY THOMPSON Chair
EDEL REDMOND
HELEN CARR
Sarah Carr

Also Known As

  • Under Fives Creche Project

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