--- title: "Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) — charity 1040317 | CharityCompare" description: "Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) (charity 1040317): income £727k (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ladybirds-playgroup-ticehurst retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:02:06.051Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1040317 LP # Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.ladybirdsnursery.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1040317&subId=0) Work at Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ladybirds-playgroup-ticehurst&type=claim&name=Ladybirds%20Playgroup%20(Ticehurst)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £726,672 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £502,680 Registered charity number 1040317 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Steellands Rise Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.ladybirdsnursery.co.uk](https://www.ladybirdsnursery.co.uk/) Quick answer Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) (number 1040317) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) do? Ladybirds aim is enhance the education of children below compulsory school age in the Parish of Ticehurst by providing safe and satisfying group play in which the parents have the right to take part and by encouraging other activities through which parents may help their children. This is accomplished by offering affordable quality childcare and education in conjunction with other professionals. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) Answers Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s highest-paid staff paid? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Where does Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s money come from? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) reported £727k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £723k (100%), investments £3,278 (0%), other income £35 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£723k · 100% - Investments£3,278 · 0% - Other income£35 · 0% ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 August 1994 Also known as Ladybirds Pre School Previous names on the register Ticehurst Community Playgroup Where it says it operates East Sussex ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ladybirds-playgroup-ticehurst&type=claim&name=Ladybirds%20Playgroup%20(Ticehurst)) [Visit charity website](https://www.ladybirdsnursery.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) as a registered charity (number 1040317) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s charity number? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s charity number is 1040317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040317? Search 1040317 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) do? Ladybirds aim is enhance the education of children below compulsory school age in the Parish of Ticehurst by providing safe and satisfying group play in which the parents have the right to take part and by encouraging other activities through which parents may help their children. This is accomplished by offering affordable quality childcare and education in conjunction with other professionals. Does Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s website listed in our register data is https://www.ladybirdsnursery.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Where does Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s money come from? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) reported £727k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £723k (100%), investments £3,278 (0%), other income £35 (0%). Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)? The register does not record Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s trustees paid? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. What was Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) previously called? The register lists this previous name for Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst): Ticehurst Community Playgroup. When was Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) registered as a charity? Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) was entered on the register on 19 August 1994. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1040317&subId=0).