# St Matthews Playgroup

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1054908 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1054908)
- Latest income: £64k; spending £47.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-matthews-playgroup

St Matthews playgroup operate as a non- profit making organisation and are registered with OFSTED.The playgroup is committed to the care and education of children from 2 to 4 years of age and provide a wide range of activities both indoors and out that comply with current early years regulations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

St Matthews Playgroup is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year St Matthews Playgroup reported income of £64k and spending of £47.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St Matthews Playgroup in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is St Matthews Playgroup open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from St Matthews Playgroup is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does St Matthews Playgroup give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that St Matthews Playgroup makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is St Matthews Playgroup?

In its latest reported year St Matthews Playgroup reported income of £64k and spending of £47.8k.


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