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Childcare Charities That specialise in Playgroup

Discover 2,164 Childcare charities that specialise in playgroup. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,164
Charities
£2,605,615,574
Total Income
£279,753
Avg Income
77.5%
Program Ratio

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

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: £535,814
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Care and education of children aged 2 - 5 years (SOUTHFIELDS & RECTORY FARM)Care and education of Children aged 6 Weeks - 8 years (Great Houghton)

Latest Income: £527,853
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Lister Steps Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Childcare services: day nursery, after school, breakfast club, playgroup, playschemes enabling parents to access employment, education or training. Lister Steps provides training for staff and opportunities for placements and voluntary work for students and members of the community.

Latest Income: £525,526
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
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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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: £508,883
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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Ashurst Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide pre-school education and care for children between the ages of 2yrs 9 months until 5yrs.

Latest Income: £505,425
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Fiveways Playcentre

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social care

Founded in 1963 Fiveways Playcentre follows a lively pre-school curriculum with additional daycare and an After-Schools Club. The centre has generous outdoor play area and is open 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday term time, with community based clubs and play schemes at weekends & school holidays. (The Playcentre was formerly known as Fiveways Pre-School Playgroup - Reg No 305178).

Latest Income: £500,942
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
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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Star Playschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

WE PROVIDE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE. WE ARE OPEN FROM 8AM TO 6PM FOR 51 WEEKS A YEAR.

Latest Income: £480,609
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Calvary Chapel York

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Religion

CHURCH SERVICES: SUN. AM; SUN EVENING. MUMS & TOTS MEET ON WED. MORNINGS; WOMEN MEET FRI. MORNINGS & YOUTH THUR. EVENINGS. WE ORGANISE EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, WOMEN & MEN. MONTHLY EVENTS FOR PRISONERS IN EVERTHORPE, WOLDS & PRISONS. OUR BIBLE COLLEGE RUNS TWO 15 WEEK RESIDENTIAL SEMESTERS PER YEAR. STUDENTS SERVE IN THE COMMUNITY IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING PRISON VISITING.

Latest Income: £478,143
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Minster Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

WE ARE A PRE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED BETWENN 2 AND 5 YEARS OLD.

Latest Income: £476,022
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Freda's Community Playgroup And Pre-School CIO

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Playgroup and pre-school for children aged 9 months - 5 inclusive.

Latest Income: £475,813
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Wooden Tops Day Nursery LTD

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To enhance the development and education of children, primarily under statutory school age.

Latest Income: £475,804
Areas of Operation: Telford & Wrekin
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: £475,705
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
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: £474,376
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Little Bears Day Care

Beneficiary group, Childcare

WE PROVIDE QUALITY DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGED 0 MONTHS TO THIRTEEN YEARS .

Latest Income: £474,310
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Bolton Children's Opportunity Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing

Bolton Children's Opportunity Group (COG) provides a stepping stone between home, playgroup and/or nursery, giving under 5s with special needs the opportunity to play and learn alongside their peers. COG has become a leader in the field of inclusive provision for under 5s. COG gives parents of children with special needs the chance to meet others with similar problems and so be of mutual help.

Latest Income: £472,353
Areas of Operation: Bolton
Status: Registered
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New Longton Under Fives Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities

Full time day nursery for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We operate from a village hall and purpose built portacabin.

Latest Income: £471,886
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Funfishers Out Of School Club

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

FUNFISHERS OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR THE SUPPORT, CARE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 0-5 YEARS, IN THE FORM OF PLAYGROUP; CHILDREN BETWEEN 5-11 YEARS WHO ATTEND A SCHOOL IN THE FISHERGATE AREA OF YORK FOR BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB; IN ADDITION WE HAVE A HOLIDAY CLUB RUNNING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR ALL CHILDREN AGED 0-11 YEAR OLD.

Latest Income: £471,639
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Pennington Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Children's nursery.

Latest Income: £467,360
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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St John's Methodist Church, Potters Bar

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Religion

ÔÇó Regular public acts of worship open to allÔÇó Teaching and promotion of Christianity through sermons, small groups, events, services and coursesÔÇó Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereavedÔÇó Clubs and meetings for all with a Christian ethosÔÇó Provision of Nursery Playgroups in Potters BarÔÇó Supporting other charities financially and with prayer

Latest Income: £464,870
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Sandcastles Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.

Latest Income: £464,473
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Netherton Park Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure

Education and Training Provision: formal/informal training.Support to marginalised groups: Delivery of social/recreational activities.Children and Young people and their families: Open access projects and play groups for all ages and abilities.Health and Well-Being Support: Healthy eating promotion through cooking workshops, sport/keep fit activities/facilities.

Latest Income: £458,605
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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Wey Valley Methodist Circuit

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We are primarily an administrative body overseeing the activities of 13 churches including 2 LEPs and 1 shared church which provide worship opportunities, youth/luncheon clubs, pastoral care/support for local charities. Church premises are used by the community and third-party organisations e.g. uniformed organisations, playgroups, NCT, dance schools etc.

Latest Income: £455,965
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many playgroup childcare charities are there in the UK?

There are 2,164 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 £2.6bn 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 77.5%. 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 £280k. 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.