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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£305,245
Latest Expenditure
£250,665

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£305,245
£250,6650 / 0
2024
£244,402
£214,9670 / 5
2023
£232,838
£236,0700 / 10
2022
£203,007
£213,1390 / 1
2021
£217,039
£206,9110 / 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.

Details

Address
St. Marks Community Centre
St. Marks Road
Bath
BA2 4PA
Registration Date
30 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029494
Charity Number
1029494

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Trustees

Christopher John Henry
Also governs 2 other charities
Helen Lucy Harvey
Jane Elizabeth Lang
Richard Heath
Sarah Letitia James

Also Known As

  • Widcombe Playgroup
  • Widcombe Acorns Pre-school

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