Widcombe Acorns Playgroup
Also known as: Widcombe Playgroup, Widcombe Acorns Pre-school
Widcombe Acorns Pre-School is Bath's only City Centre Forest School and provides daycare for pre-schoolers. Our children love being outside in all weathers exploring our fantastic outdoor space, building dens, gardening & cooking on the camp fire. Graded "outstanding" by Ofsted for the past 4 inspections, we have a safe, happy & creative environment with well thought-out indoor and outdoor space.
Activities & Mission
Widcombe Acorns Pre-School is Bath's only City Centre Forest School and provides daycare for pre-schoolers. Our children love being outside in all weathers exploring our fantastic outdoor space, building dens, gardening & cooking on the camp fire. Graded "outstanding" by Ofsted for the past 4 inspections, we have a safe, happy & creative environment with well thought-out indoor and outdoor space.
Grants
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £250,665
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £305,245 | £250,665 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £244,402 | £214,967 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £232,838 | £236,070 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £203,007 | £213,139 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £217,039 | £206,911 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Widcombe Acorns Playgroup
What does Widcombe Acorns Playgroup do?
Widcombe Acorns Pre-School is Bath's only City Centre Forest School and provides daycare for pre-schoolers. Our children love being outside in all weathers exploring our fantastic outdoor space, building dens, gardening & cooking on the camp fire. Graded "outstanding" by Ofsted for the past 4 inspections, we have a safe, happy & creative environment with well thought-out indoor and outdoor space.
How much income did Widcombe Acorns Playgroup report in 2025?
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup reported total income of £305k and reported expenditure of £251k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Widcombe Acorns Playgroup registered as a charity?
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 1993 as charity number 1029494. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Widcombe Acorns Playgroup?
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Widcombe Acorns Playgroup operate?
Widcombe Acorns Playgroup operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Widcombe Acorns Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — Widcombe Acorns Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029494.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Widcombe Playgroup
- Widcombe Acorns Pre-school
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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