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West Looe Playgroup

Early Years Education from 3 months to 4 years

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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

Latest Income
£594,924
Latest Expenditure
£576,091

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% 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 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

Donations & Legacies £650
Charitable Activities £593,578
Other Trading £0
Investments £696
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £576,091
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£594,924
£576,091£576,091£67,547£70,84825 / 0
2024
£420,081
£409,0630 / 0
2023
£275,793
£270,9850 / 0
2022
£191,276
£173,8610 / 0
2021
£86,012
£76,6370 / 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

Address
THE OLD SCHOOL CANTEEN
DOWNS ROAD
LOOE
CORNWALL
PL13 2AR
Registration Date
10 December 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029866
Charity Number
1029866

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Trustees

Rachel Ovens Chair
Barbara Charlotte Pinnell-McCrea
Claire Dewe
Elizabeth Blewett
Heather Alford
Kelsey Ann Flagg
Lucy Gillett

Sectors & Classifications

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