Willow Childcare

The advancement of the education of children below compulsory school age, in particular by providing or assisting in the provision of Nursery facilities by providing safe and satisfying group play and nursery education of a high standard and the provision of care, recreational and educational facilities for all children outside of normal school hours.

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Activities & Mission

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

Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,277,188

Latest Expenditure

£1,230,763

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). 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 £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £1,254,079

Other Trading £0

Investments £19,961

Other Income £3,148

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,230,763

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,910

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — Woodford Schools Trust (organisation 1058377)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,277,188	£1,230,763	£1,230,763	£1,252,495	£1,252,495	41 / 0
2024	£959,750	£974,297	£974,297	£1,430,599	£1,430,599	30 / 0
2023	£832,745	£837,104	£837,104	£1,445,146	£1,445,146	29 / 0
2022	£571,718	£575,133	£575,133	£1,449,505	£1,449,505	27 / 0
2021	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Willow Childcare

What does Willow Childcare do?

How much income did Willow Childcare report in 2025?

Willow Childcare reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Willow Childcare?

Willow Childcare has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Willow Childcare registered as a charity?

Willow Childcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2019 as charity number 1183332. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Willow Childcare?

Willow Childcare is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Willow Childcare operate?

Willow Childcare operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Willow Childcare a registered charity?

Yes — Willow Childcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183332.