Childcare Charities
Discover 2,724 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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White Road Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Educationpre-school looking after under fives
Norwich Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureNorwich Gymnastics Club provides gymnastics for the local community and to children from also the surrounding areas. We provide boys and girls activities from pre-school, beginners, recreational to high level competition work. The children can take part in various activities from basic gymnastic classes to acrobatic gymnastics, acrobatic tumbling to boys and girls artistic gymnastics.
New Millside Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity provides pre-school services within Aylesbury for children between the ages of 2 to 5 years. We have recently been awarded outstanding status by Ofsted.
Comeytrowe Under Fives Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesTo provide preschool education to children, aged 2-4 years old, in Galmington, Comeytrowe and surrounding local Taunton areas. In line with the EYFS Statutory Framework and Ofsted inspection framework, we provide educational play, development and care. Activities are provided within the community hall and a secure outside play area.
Potton Pre-School (st. Mary's)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school. Also providing before and afterschool care up to school year 6
Thorpe Willoughby Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo 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.
Hollinsend Park Pavillion Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHollinsend Pre-School offers a nursery for children from the age 2 to 4 plus with fully supervised staff.
Norton Pre-School (bury St Edmunds) 0-5 Years
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationNorton Pre school provides formal pre school education for children aged 2 -5 and an informal carer and toddler group.We are ofsted inspected and receive early Years funding.We are members of the Pre school Learning Alliance.Norton Pre school is run by a committee of volunteers, but on an increasingly professional basis.
Aston-On-Trent Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding educational child care for Pre-School children from ages 2 to 4 years
Tring Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTring Community Centre provides a number of activities covering all ages for the local community. These include Pre School activities to over 50 groups. It has a number of halls for hire. Full details can be seen on our website
Pound Hill Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of Pre school facilities
Leen Mills Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEnhancement of the childrens development and education primarily under the statutory school age by allowing them to experience a wide range of activities both adult led and child led. Parents encouraged to become involved in their child's education. Activities take place in a fun, safe, stimulating child based building.
Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School, Tameside
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding pre school education in the Tameside area particularly but not exclusively to parents in need of such provision.
West Totton Squirrels Pre-School Learning Alliance
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDay to day running of a pre-school, fundraising for equipment for the pre-school.
Dothill Pre-School And Childcare
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe aim of Dothill Pre-School & Childcare is to enhance the development and education of children aged 2-11 years, offering fun and stimulating activities through a nurturing and caring environment. Children are inspired through developmentally appropriate play facilities. All children attending the setting are offered opportunities whatever their race, gender, culture, religion, means or ability.
Colgate Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesColgate 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.
Chafford Hundred Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcarePreschool for children 2years to 5years
Little Learners At Fulford Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide care and education for children aged 2-5 years . also before and after school care
River Meadow
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesProvision of pre-school for children 2 to school age and out of school care for children aged 4 to 11. Charity trades under the name River Meadow
Broadoak Children's Nursery
Beneficiary group, ChildcareA not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to providing quality and affordable childcare, in a supportive environment.
Children's And Young People's Playground And Parish Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureChildren's play equipment and maintaining a play area for young people.
The Riverside Community Day Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EnvironmentWe provide affordable childcare for up to 26 children aged between 2-5 years. Fundraisng events take place throughout the year and funds from this enables the children to experience trips and events throughout the year.
Triangle Playgroup,triangle
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe offer affordable pre-school/early education and out of school places. We also run a Holiday Club. The pre-school and Holiday Club attracts children from Triangle and the surrounding area and the OSC serves Triangle CofE Primary. Our services have proven popular and so we have a waiting list. We have an OUTSTANDING OFSTED report.
Romanby Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPRESCHOOL CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED FROM 2 YEARS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. ALSO PROVIDE BREAKFAST CLUB, AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AND HOLIDAY CLUB TO CHILDREN AGED 4 YEARS TO 11 YEARS OF AGE
Beltinge Day Nursery
Beneficiary group, ChildcareChildren's Day Nursery
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many childcare charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,724 registered childcare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 childcare charities?
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 childcare charities?
Across all 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 childcare charities?
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.