Woodbridge Community Playgroups
Also known as: St Mary's Playgroup, Sandlings Playgroup
We are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.
Activities & Mission
We are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.
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 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 2024.
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 2024 — St Nicholas Playgroup (colchester Station) (organisation 1061085)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £633,377 | £539,274 | £539,274 | £231,097 | £204,379 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £479,244 | £460,011 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £199,572 | £204,949 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £199,572 | £204,949 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £126,698 | £116,699 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Woodbridge Community Playgroups
What does Woodbridge Community Playgroups do?
We are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.
How much income did Woodbridge Community Playgroups report in 2024?
Woodbridge Community Playgroups reported total income of £633k and reported expenditure of £539k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Woodbridge Community Playgroups?
Woodbridge Community Playgroups has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Woodbridge Community Playgroups registered as a charity?
Woodbridge Community Playgroups was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1990 as charity number 1000832. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Woodbridge Community Playgroups?
Woodbridge Community Playgroups is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samantha Fox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Woodbridge Community Playgroups operate?
Woodbridge Community Playgroups operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Woodbridge Community Playgroups a registered charity?
Yes — Woodbridge Community Playgroups is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000832.
Details
Burkitt Road
Woodbridge
IP12 4JJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Mary's Playgroup
- Sandlings Playgroup
- St Mary's Playgroup
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated