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Childcare Charities That specialise in Playgroup

Discover 356 Childcare charities that specialise in playgroup. Use the search below to filter within these results.

356
Charities
£1,159,179,371
Total Income
£732,730
Avg Income
69.0%
Program Ratio

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

Southend Christian Fellowship

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare

The daily activities of the charity are closely aligned to its goals and its policies and include:-. Conducting Christian meetings Running community projects including a playgroup and caf+-? Organising activities and groups Raising money for overseas missions Working closely with other Christian organisations.

Latest Income: £542,537
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Narberth & District Community & Sports Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social care

The Charity operates in the Narberth area, for approximately a 10 mile radius. There is a programme of community education classes, a bus, a day nursery, an After School Club, a Welsh medium playschool and toddlers group, a day care centre for the elderly, a community hall, seminar room and a coffee lounge. There are Sports facilities and meeting rooms for local clubs and societies.

Latest Income: £496,813
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Springboard Chippenham

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education

Springboard provides playgroup sessions for pre-school children from birth to 5 years old with special needs, and a support and information service for parents and carers.

Latest Income: £382,651
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Northway Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are a playgroup providing learning experiences for children of nursery and pre-school age. we also offer wrap around and holiday club for up to the age of 11.

Latest Income: £335,731
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Carlton Miniott Pre School And Nursery Committee

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provision of child day care services on a not-for-profit basis, to provide community facilities on a flexible and low cost basis and to provide free curriculum based toddler provision.

Latest Income: £291,660
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Thorpe Willoughby Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide high quality, integrated and fully inclusive childcare for children aged 2 to 12 years. We provide full day care for the Early Years age group, together with before and after school clubs and Holiday club for older children. We serve mainly the community of Thorpe Willoughby, but are open to all children who can arrange transport from further afield.

Latest Income: £288,813
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Colgate Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities

Colgate Pre-school / playgroup cares for children from the term they turn 2 years to 5 years of age in Colgate Memorial Hall, Colgate, West Sussex. We offer Pre-school and Primary school children Forest School opportunities once a week at our local woodland site.

Latest Income: £282,618
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Little Teapots Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are a pre school in a purpose built building providing daily care and education for 2 - 5 year olds following the EYFS.We are open from 8.00 - 4.00 Monday - Thursday term time only.Friday 8.00 - 3.00 Term time only.

Latest Income: £226,602
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Marden Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The Preschool is open five days a week, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 14.45am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & 08:45am to 11.45am Fridays. As a registered provider we comply with the requirements for the Early Years register and Childcare register as set out in the statutory framework for the EYFS for children aged 2 to 5.

Latest Income: £224,430
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Honeypot Lane Playgroup Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Honeypot preschool aim to offer the highest quality care and early education for children below statutory school age whilst keeping fees as low as possible and being accesible to the local community.

Latest Income: £223,495
Areas of Operation: Harrow
Status: Registered
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Warboys Under Fives

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To advance the education of children below compulsory school age by:(A) providing safe and satisfying group play in which parents have the right to take part; (B)encouraging other charitable activities through which parents may help the children; (C) furthering the aims of the pre-school playgroups association.

Latest Income: £215,814
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Hagbourne Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The 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.

Latest Income: £199,323
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Shotley Kidzone

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Shotley Kidzone offers pre-school learning with sessions lasting 7 hours every day. We also offer a breakfast club and after school club, for all primary school and pre-school children, which Government Funding can be used with too.

Latest Income: £197,630
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Hurley Pre-School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We provide childcare/education to 52 children 2 yrs to 5yrs 50 weeks each year. We especially try to help families who wish to work, train, study to improve their situation in life. We provide extra curricula activities for children such as music and drama. We provide activities for parents so they can gain information to help their families

Latest Income: £190,633
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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South Moreton Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The Pre-School aims 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 a community based group.

Latest Income: £190,022
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Mitton Manor Pre-School & After School Club

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are a community run playgroup for 2.5 to 5 year olds. We provide caring, stimulating environment in which the children learn through play. We aim to provide a safe facility in which children can gain confidence and social skills, creating a solid foundation for entry into primary school

Latest Income: £188,167
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup - Hurst

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Providing a safe, secure and fun environment for children aged 2 - 5 years of age to reach their optimum potential and ensure their readiness for school.

Latest Income: £187,913
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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Swanmore Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Learning through play for pre-school children. Encourage, guide and support development through play, following childrens interests and support learning through a range of observations.

Latest Income: £185,058
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Old Court Community Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Our aims are to enhance the development & education of children under school age in a parent involving, community based group. We provide a safe, secure & stimulating environment & work within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children & families.

Latest Income: £183,883
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Great Chart And Singleton Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To assist children in pre-school development by (a) providing safe and satisfying group play in which parents have the right to take part (b) encouraging other charitable activities through which parents may help children.

Latest Income: £183,302
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Scorton Village Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are an OFSTED registered pre-school providing places for children aged 2 1/2 to 4. We provide an excellent play-based educational programme through which all individual children will enjoy and achieve their full potential. Through constant observations and assessments we are able to plan to support every child's individual needs and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Latest Income: £172,800
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Country Mice Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

To provide affordable childcare in a rural community and to enhance and foster the developement and education of children under school age in a setting that encourages parental involvement.

Latest Income: £165,877
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Penrith Pre-School Nursery & Toddler Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To advance the development and education of children primarily under school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups

Latest Income: £164,877
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Bramford Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We offer a high standard of care to children from the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 yrs of age. We now have a brand new building with new equipment. Also we offer a lunch club facility.

Latest Income: £162,460
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Kilnsea Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are a Pre-School, providing early years education in a safe, play-friendly environment for 2 - 5 year olds. We follow the Department for Education's Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and are funded by the Early Years Free Entitlement. We are run by a voluntary committee.

Latest Income: £159,843
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many playgroup childcare charities are there in the UK?

There are 356 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 £1.2bn 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 69.0%. 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 £733k. 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.