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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1021960
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Little Donkeys is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1021960. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire. The register describes its activities as: “Development and education of children under statutory school age.” Its charitable objects are: “To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £240 and spending of £5,550.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£240
Latest spending
£5,550
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEconomic / community development / employmentRecreationOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £240 | £5,550 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £113 | £120 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,588 | £4,315 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £102k | £96.3k |
Charitable objects
To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups
Where it operates
Wiltshire
- Formerly
- Colerne Old School Playgroup
- Trustees
- 5
What Little Donkeys funds
Little Donkeys is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £106k in total.
How to apply to Little Donkeys
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Little Donkeys in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (colerneplaygroup.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Little Donkeys
Is Little Donkeys open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Little Donkeys is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Little Donkeys fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.
Does Little Donkeys give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Little Donkeys makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Little Donkeys give each year?
The register does not break out Little Donkeys's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £5,550. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £21.3k a year.
How large is Little Donkeys?
In its latest reported year Little Donkeys reported income of £240 and spending of £5,550.
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