Childcare Charities That specialise in Playgroup
Discover 356 Childcare charities that specialise in playgroup. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Vicarage Lodge Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationA sessional preschool, within the group all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace, by means of appropriate play, activities and a high level of adult input within a safe secure stimulating environment.
Mytchett Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Mytchett Centre is a community association with halls that can be hired, The sports field have two football pitches used throughout the football season, out of season the football fields are used for local events, children, (kick about, rounder, soft ball cricket, )The type of use Play school, sports, weddings, plays, Big Band Nights, Dancing, and a yearly firework night celebration
Ulceby Pre-School & Out Of School Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a committee run setting that aim to work alongside parents, carer's and children to provide a friendly, caring environment, strengthening children, families and communities.We aim to:Enable children to blossom in a nurturing environment, Provide a inspiring approach to education and life long learning, Provide a foundation for the future.We take children from 2 years - 11 years old
Turvey Preschool Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide full-time childcare for 2, 3 and 4yr old children from Turvey and the surrounding areas. Provide a Before School Club and After School Club for children attending Turvey Lower School.
Broadhill Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBroadhill Pre-School is a purpose built setting, established in 1974. Broadhill provides childcare for children between the age of 2 and 4 1/2 years old.At Broadhill Pre-School we encourage your child's learning and development through child initiated play, building on their interests as individuals. Every child is unique.
Hundred Acre Pre-School Playgroup Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide quality pre-school education for the children of the local community and surrounding areas. We operate in a purpose bulit building established in 1969, this building was built with the community raising half the money and the walsall council put the balance, therefore this building supplies an ongoing purpose for young children aged 2-5 years and local staff.
Chipping Norton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesChipping Norton Pre-School is a small, friendly Pre-School located in the grounds of Chipping Norton School. Established for over 35 years, we provide a rich and varied enviroment supporting the childrens learning and development. We offer a bright, spacious play area, quiet area and a messy play area. Outside we have a well equipped playground and a sensory garden.
The Centre Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A PARENT INVOLVING, COMMUNITY BASED GROUP.TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT.TO WORK WITHIN A FRAMEWORK WHICH ENSURES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Waterbeach Community Playgroup
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingTo provide a safe and happy environment in which children can learn through play, making the transition from home to school as easy as possible for both the child and their parents. To provide a curriculum, which meets the requirements of Ofsted and the County Council, allowing progression from Playgroup into the Reception year and Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum.
Wargrave Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, ResearchWargrave Pre-School is dedicated to the philosophy of learning through play and encourages children to learn in an enjoyable and stimulating environment. Our curriculum is planned in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage as outlined by the Government's Department of Education.
Alconbury Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationTo provide opportunities for the development and education of (2 ? years? 4 years) aged children within the local rural area.Offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and ensuringopportunities for all children whatever their race, culture, religion, meansor ability
Earith Pre-School 7
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are an established Early Years Setting offering sessional childcare for children aged between 2 1/2 and 5 years. We have exceptional facilities and highly qualified staff.
Ascot And Cranbourne Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOffering early years Pre School education to the surrounding areas for children aged 2 years to 5 years old.we offer term time sessions, full days and early drop off service.
Ashmore Preschool
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationPre-school catering to children aged 2-5 years old, term time only, working under the Pre-School Learning Alliance. We hold fund raising events throughout the year and activities are cake sales, fancy dress days, sponsored scoots and a Christmas raffle and money raised tends to be small scale. Some parents make small donations to the Pre-school as they want to help.
Penhill Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are an Ofsted registered and inspected Playgroup caring for children from two and a half to school age, encouraging them to learn and develop new skills through play. We also offer weekly Stay and Play sessions for young children and their parents/carers.
Brayton Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisurecurrent activities at the community centre are:- Playgroup & Out of School Club, Whist Club, Drama Club, Tae Kwondo, Football Clubs and Rugby Clubs. Local Meetings & general adult classes in Art etc.
Mawdesley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.
Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Sharpness Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationSharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.
Kingswood Village Playgroup And Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareProvides a Playgroup and Toddler group for preschool aged children in the village of Kingswood and surrounding area.Fundraising activities to support the above groups.
The Foundation Of Joanna Scott And Others
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, HousingThis charity makes grants for education (fairly widely defined) to individuals under 25 whose homes are within 5 miles of Norwich City Hall whose parents are not able to afford the expense involved, examples vary from playgroup fees to second degrees and include school uniform, trips, music dance and gym tuition. Funds are limited! Grants may be made to schools etc. within the area.
Whiteshill Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance the education of children below compulsary 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 or the pre-schools playgroups association.Area benefit Whiteshill & Ruscombe
Symonds Green Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, ChildcarePromote benefit of inhabitants of Symonds GreenHire buildings and other facilities to local groups such as Beavers, Lions, Playgroups and Mums and ToddlersOffice ServicesCoffee Bar for local residentsComputer suiite
Cinnamon Brow Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Leisureover 6o's, mums and tots, dance groups, table tennis, bingo, darts. we host various activites for all ages and involve the community and local groups such as, dance groups etc. and Birchwood Lions have set up home here, also room hire for parties etc.
Allington Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfareWe act for the local community. We hold social events for all the community such as disco's, bingo, including a playgroup and an over 60's club. We have a club house for members where we show live sport on both Sky and BT Sport. Castle Colts football club is affiliated to the Association.We have other activities such as Zumba, KungFu, Kick Boxing, Bootcamp and Slimming World.
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.