# Little Donkeys

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1021960 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1021960)
- Website: https://colerneplaygroup.co.uk
- Latest income: £240; spending £5,550
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Wiltshire
- Other names: Colerne Old School Playgroup (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/little-donkeys

Development and education of children under statutory school age.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £240 | £5,550 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £113 | £120 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,588 | £4,315 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £102k | £96.3k | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Little Donkeys reported income of £240 and spending of £5,550. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £106k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wiltshire.

## How to apply

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

### 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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