Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in Children
Discover 6,076 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in children. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Children With Cystic Fibrosis-Dream Holidays
Beneficiary group, Health, Social careWe provide respite holidays for families who have a child suffering from the life-threatening illness of Cystic Fibrosis. Each family is referred to us by their CF child's hospital. Holidays are for families from all areas of the UK, and are taken within the UK.
Penguin Pre-School (great Yarmouth)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide education and care for pre-school aged children, in an ofsted approved environment, in the Great Yarmouth area. Activities include; arts and crafts and learning through play. We also support children and families with special needs.
St Christopher's Educational Trust (incorporating The Hughes And Stevens Bequest)
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe Trust seeks to support:Grants are offered for: Organisations developing opportunities for spiritual and faith formation of children and young people within the context of education and church.Individuals in active Christian ministry with children and young people to enable them to access professional development or further develop their skills through research or other learning.
Sonning Common Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationAs a Pre-school we provide facilites and staff to give children the opportunity to learn through play, gain socialisation skills and learn skills that will help them as they progress through to school.
Soteria Trust
Beneficiary group, EducationAndy Economides, the director, completed speaking engagements at conferences, seminars and missions across the UK through organisations or churches with two trips to Nigeria. Throughout the year the Trust continued to oversee the development of the vocational Soteria Business School in Ibadan, Nigeria. Children, young people and school staff are sponsored through Soteria Trust.
Art Of The Puppet Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationSupporting the presentation of puppet shows to children and adults. Running puppet workshops for schools. Supporting the Puppet Theatre Barge productions. Supporting two trainee puppeteers annually. Contributions to the making of puppet productions.
Helpston Playhouse And Under Fives Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity aims to provide a varied safe educational environment for pre-school children to learn & develop. The charity also provides an out of school club aimed at providing a safe and caring environment for learning and developing skills.
Easton Islami Darasgah (bristol)
Beneficiary group, Religion1) To promote Islam in accordance with the Holy Quran and Sunnah. 2) To promote Islamic Education amongst both children and adults. 3) To relieve those Muslims who are in need.
Lenham Nursery School CIO
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of pre-school education for children between the ages of 2 - 5 years. During 38 weeks of the year, 5 days a week 8am to 5.30pm. Sited within the premises of Lenham Primary School.
Buzy Bees Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe re a Ofsted registered Pre-school, situated in the grounds of Treleigh C P School in Redruth .We offer a child friendly learning environment for children from age 2 to 5 years. Well trained and experienced staff ensure that all of our children well cared for and educated to a high standard. Buzy Bees is a happy and safe pre-school, well supported by our parents and the local community.
The Langford Owlets
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education- Provide accommodation and equipment for pre-school children;- Employ suitable staff;- Raise money to pay for the pre-school's activities; and- Make payments as necessary.
Ashby And Coalville District Scout Council
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for boys and girls from the Ashby & Coalville area of Leicestershire. There are 16 scout groups and 7 Explorer Scout sections, totalling 1092 young people aged 6-18. Activities range from arts and crafts to camping and expeditions. Scouting sees children of all ages grow up and develop into well rounded young people, many go onto other youth activities and leadership.
Little Spinnakers Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingLittle Spinnakers Community Pre-school is a pre-school for children aged 2 years to 5. We aim to help the attending children develop as an individual, and learn how to interact with others outside the home environment. We offer a broad range of play activities to the children for them to gain new experiences and knowledge. Our goal is to give a good stepping-stone into full time education.
YMCA St Paul's Youth Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe Charity aims to improve the lives of local young people by providing supported housing, youth activities, sports and leisure and child care services.
Northallerton And The Dales Mencap Society
Beneficiary groupThe Society has continued to further its objectives. The provision of information, advice and support, and the availability of facilities benefit our beneficiaries. The Society's premises are valued by people with learning disabilities and the local community. The extended and refurbished facilities are well used. Attendance during activities is good.
The Edgar E Lawley Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesGiving grants to charitable bodies for the provision of medical care, services to children and the aged, the advancement of medicine and for educational purposes.
Essex Unitarian Chapel And Minister's House
Associations, Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, SocietyWe provide weekly public worship and organise a regular programme of liberal religious and spiritual education activities for adults and children. We offer a wide range of rites of passage ceremonies. We support social action activities and other charities in their work. We encourage interfaith dialogue. We provide social and emotional support to church members and organise social activities.
Holy Trinity Playgroup (ashby De-La-Zouch)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesHoly Trinity Playgroup is an Ofsted Registered pre-school playgroup (Ofsted No 226211), operating from Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ashby de la Zouch. We aim to provide education and training for children aged 2 years up to school age from the local area in a welcoming and stimulating environment. There is mix of government funded and fee paying children.
Professionals Aid Council
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities101 General Charitable Purposes102 Education/Training104 Disability105 Relief of Poverty201 Children/Young People202 Elderly/Old People203 People with Disabilities301 Makes grants to individuals
The Donkey Field Pre-School
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDonkey Field pre-school is a pre school run for children aged 2 1/2 to school entry. Our fund-raising events include Summer and Christmas fairs, cake and book sales and sponsored activities. Children participate in varied activities inc painting, reading, drawing, planting flowers, play dough, role play and outside play to name just a few.
Africa Christian Teaching Services
Beneficiary group, EducationThe Charity promotes the Christian Religion and works with partners to help individuals in difficult circumstances, orphans and widows in particular. The charity is committed to education and does this by sponsoring children and establishing schools in East Africa.
Broad Oak Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationBroad Oak Preschool provides nurturing, quality care and education to children between two and five years old. The preschool offers training to dedicated staff in order to offer outstanding provision for local children in this rural area of East Sussex.
Goring Little Fishes Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are an inclusive pre-school for children. Our fully trained members of staff seek to educate, train and develop the abilities of each young child within their care.
Hagbourne Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe preschool offers a fun, caring and stimulating environment for preschool children aged 2-5 years. We adhere to the EYFS and follow PLA guidance to ensure that this is achieved. Preschool runs 38 weeks/year offering morning and afternoon sessions incl. lunch club Monday-Thursday and morning session only on Fridays. We have space for 32 children in the morning and 22 in the afternoon.
Walkern Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWalkern Preschool is a charity-run pre-school serving a small village. We are based within the grounds of the primary school and cater for children aged 2 to 5. We run sessions with two age ranges and prepare the children for entry into primary school. All fundraising and grant money is used to run the preschool with any extra funding going towards the improvement of its facilities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many children beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,076 registered children beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the children beneficiary group charities by income?
British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of children beneficiary group charities?
Children beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £28.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for children beneficiary group charities?
Across all children beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of children beneficiary group charities?
Children beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £1.0m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.