Activities & Mission
Early Years Education from 3 months to 4 years
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 62% 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 86% 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £594,924 | £576,091 | £576,091 | £67,547 | £70,848 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £420,081 | £409,063 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £275,793 | £270,985 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £191,276 | £173,861 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £86,012 | £76,637 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Looe Playgroup
What does West Looe Playgroup do?
Early Years Education from 3 months to 4 years
How much income did West Looe Playgroup report in 2025?
West Looe Playgroup reported total income of £595k and reported expenditure of £576k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Looe Playgroup?
West Looe Playgroup has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Looe Playgroup registered as a charity?
West Looe Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1993 as charity number 1029866. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs West Looe Playgroup?
West Looe Playgroup is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Ovens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Looe Playgroup operate?
West Looe Playgroup operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Looe Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — West Looe Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029866.
Details
DOWNS ROAD
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AR
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