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Childcare Charities That specialise in Playgroup

Discover 1,502 Childcare charities that specialise in playgroup. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,502
Charities
£1,552,120,487
Total Income
£361,884
Avg Income
70.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Herlington Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Day time care and education of children 2yrs to 5yrs

Latest Income: £952,654
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Allsorts Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We provide preschool and out of school care

Latest Income: £861,576
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Woodbridge Community Playgroups

Beneficiary group, Childcare

We are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.

Latest Income: £858,303
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Eastwood Community Playgroup Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.

Latest Income: £857,671
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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Delaware Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are fortunate to have large spacious premises where children have ample space to play and explore. We have a permanently equipped classroom with high quality of facilities for all children. We have the opportunity to play outside all year round and have extensive resources and equipment to vary and maintain the interests of our children so that they develop in all areas of the curriculum

Latest Income: £808,956
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Hind Leys Pre School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Early Years Foundation Stage Provider for 2.5 years to 4+.

Latest Income: £789,500
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Little Firs Day Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provides childcare for 0 - 11 year old children. Open for 50 weeks per year on a 7.30 - 6.00 basis

Latest Income: £734,675
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Ladybirds Playgroup (ticehurst)

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

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.

Latest Income: £726,672
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Naval Under Fives (eastern Area)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide day care for children of service families to advance the development & education of pre-school children. Provide a safe, healthy, happy, stimulating environment. Assist the development of children through structured free play & meet the requirements of Ofsted & the local educational authorities.

Latest Income: £678,578
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Daisy Chains Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Nursery School

Latest Income: £672,601
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Maple Grove Community Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide Early Learning and Childcare for pre school children and provide out of school activities for not only pre school children but also children at mainstream school.

Latest Income: £651,344
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Wood Green Pre School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We provide high quality childcare for children aged 2-5 years old living in Wood Green and Surrounding areas in Haringey/ Enfield.

Latest Income: £647,897
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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Pippin Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Pippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.

Latest Income: £639,690
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Pre School Learning Organisation [western Area]

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide quality childcare facilities to service & civilian families both in times of peace & through conflict. Ensuring all children are safe, secure & stimulated through activities provided through play.

Latest Income: £621,742
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Little Pippins Pre-School Greenmeadow

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To offer GOOD appropriate play education and care facilities for children aged between 3mths and 4 years preschool provision and wrap around care for children aged 4-11 years in and around the North Swindon area.

Latest Income: £600,195
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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West Looe Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Early Years Education from 3 months to 4 years

Latest Income: £594,924
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Small Saints Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PROVISION OF PRE SCHOOL FOR UNDER FIVE CHILDREN, AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AND HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME FOR CHILDREN UP TO 12.

Latest Income: £571,687
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Pollington-Cum-Balne Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Enhance the development and learning of pre-school children between the ages of 2 and 5 in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through play we foster independence and self help skills, setting strong foundations for life long learning.

Latest Income: £563,252
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Robertsbridge Children's Services

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide quality and affordable day care and early years education for pre-school age children. To train and support staff. To work in partnership with other statutory bodies to meet the needs of families with children.

Latest Income: £545,628
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Early Years @ Lightcliffe

Beneficiary group, Childcare

The charity is a preschool looking after children between the ages of 2 and 5

Latest Income: £527,042
Areas of Operation: Calderdale
Status: Registered
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Pennington Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Children's nursery.

Latest Income: £526,899
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Eldene Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Educational pre-school for 1-5 year old children.

Latest Income: £526,162
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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Potley Hill Community Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Potley Hill Community Preschool was established in 1979 and provides preschool learning and play facilities for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years in the Yateley area. The Preschool is based at Frogmore Campus, Potley Hill Road, Yateley. The Committee are the managing trustees and meet every month to manage and oversee the preschool's business affairs

Latest Income: £520,039
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Lincoln Hall Pre School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Lincoln Hall preschool is an early years provider for funded children aged 2- 5 years. We have highly qualified staff with a range of knowledge and expertise. We are passionate for Inclusion which is reflected in the children we have attending, providing a safe, stimulating environment around children's interest, to flourish and reach their full potential according to their individual needs.

Latest Income: £519,520
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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East Harptree Nursery Pre-School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provision of Nursery services for children aged 6months- 5years.

Latest Income: £516,454
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many playgroup childcare charities are there in the UK?

There are 1,502 registered playgroup childcare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the playgroup childcare charities by income?

The Salvation Army is the largest by latest reported annual income (£338.3m). 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 playgroup childcare charities?

Playgroup childcare charities reported a combined annual income of £1.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for playgroup childcare charities?

Across all playgroup childcare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 70.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of playgroup childcare charities?

Playgroup childcare charities have an average annual income of £362k. 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.