Childcare Charities
Discover 2,724 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Lenham Nursery School CIO
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of pre-school education for children between the ages of 2 - 5 years. During 38 weeks of the year, 5 days a week 8am to 5.30pm. Sited within the premises of Lenham Primary School.
Buzy Bees Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe re a Ofsted registered Pre-school, situated in the grounds of Treleigh C P School in Redruth .We offer a child friendly learning environment for children from age 2 to 5 years. Well trained and experienced staff ensure that all of our children well cared for and educated to a high standard. Buzy Bees is a happy and safe pre-school, well supported by our parents and the local community.
'chestnuts' Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationChestnuts Pre-School in Wokingham provides pre-school education for 2, 3 and 4 year old children.
The Worgan Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Trust holds land for protection and preservation. It provides facilities for primary and infant school children mostly from the Birmingham Education Authority and a wider area to visit a working farm with a range of livestock. It gives opportunities for outdoor activities for groups of young people using a building in the Wyre Forest.
The Langford Owlets
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education- Provide accommodation and equipment for pre-school children;- Employ suitable staff;- Raise money to pay for the pre-school's activities; and- Make payments as necessary.
Northern Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide pre-school care/early years education to children aged 2yrs until school age.
Little Spinnakers Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingLittle Spinnakers Community Pre-school is a pre-school for children aged 2 years to 5. We aim to help the attending children develop as an individual, and learn how to interact with others outside the home environment. We offer a broad range of play activities to the children for them to gain new experiences and knowledge. Our goal is to give a good stepping-stone into full time education.
Bedwell Community Association
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe provide a wide range of activities & services for the people of the Bedwell area & the wider town to make the community centre a place where people are made to feel welcome. We rent rooms to pre school, dancing classes, childrens centre, churches, college courses, organisations & many more.
Priory Park Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe provide good quality preschool education and care to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years old
Holy Trinity Playgroup (ashby De-La-Zouch)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesHoly Trinity Playgroup is an Ofsted Registered pre-school playgroup (Ofsted No 226211), operating from Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ashby de la Zouch. We aim to provide education and training for children aged 2 years up to school age from the local area in a welcoming and stimulating environment. There is mix of government funded and fee paying children.
The Donkey Field Pre-School
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationDonkey Field pre-school is a pre school run for children aged 2 1/2 to school entry. Our fund-raising events include Summer and Christmas fairs, cake and book sales and sponsored activities. Children participate in varied activities inc painting, reading, drawing, planting flowers, play dough, role play and outside play to name just a few.
Martlesham Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcareLocal Preschool for children from 2 years and above
Broad Oak Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationBroad Oak Preschool provides nurturing, quality care and education to children between two and five years old. The preschool offers training to dedicated staff in order to offer outstanding provision for local children in this rural area of East Sussex.
Goring Little Fishes Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are an inclusive pre-school for children. Our fully trained members of staff seek to educate, train and develop the abilities of each young child within their care.
Gayton Pre-School Unit
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre School for children aged 2-4 for all day care during school term time
West Kingsdown Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a pre-school aiming to enhance the development and education of children under the statutory school age in a parent involved community based group. We aim to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment, working in a framework to ensure equality of opportunities for all children and families.
Hagbourne Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe 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.
Whitchurch Out Of School Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of care for children before and after school, during inset days and during school holidays with club activities
Walkern Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWalkern Preschool is a charity-run pre-school serving a small village. We are based within the grounds of the primary school and cater for children aged 2 to 5. We run sessions with two age ranges and prepare the children for entry into primary school. All fundraising and grant money is used to run the preschool with any extra funding going towards the improvement of its facilities.
Bideford Baptist Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education for 18 months - 4yrs 11 months
Willow Bank Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWillow Bank Preschool offers sessional care for 3-5 year olds and provides a safe, stimulating and caring environment that promotes learning through play
Bolton-Le-Sands Playgroup And Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBolton Le Sands Preschool, Playgroup and Toddlers provide a caring and educational environment for children between the ages of 0 - 5 to to enable them to progress easily to school
Shotley Kidzone
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationShotley 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.
Bradpole Church Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a none profit making registered charity and a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.We offer the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Spetisbury And Charlton Marshall Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareThe charity operate a preschool and offer wrap around care in the form of a breakfast and afterschool club for children aged up to 11 years. The charity is run by a committee of volunteer members, mainly parents of children attending the preschool. There is an appointed preschool manager responsible for the staff and daily running of the group.
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.