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.
Nanstallon Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBased in a purpose built eco building, we offer children under school age a bright and spacious area to enhance their development and education. Friendly staff provide a fun, caring environment to learn through play and structured, adult-led activities. At the heart of the community, working in partnership with parents and community groups to provide high quality care, in the very best facilities.
Whittington Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education
Sutton Bonington Pre School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe provision of care and education for children aged between two and five.
Shipton Bellinger Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOur pre-school aims to provide high quality care & education for children primarily below statutory school age. We follow the early years foundation stage & are registered with Ofsted. We work in partnership with parents to help children to learn & develop & offer children & their parents a service which promotes equality & values diversity. Our preschool adds to the life & well being of our local
Chipping Warden School Kindergarten
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvides pre-school education for children in the surrounding areas
Barrow Pre-School Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesThroughout the year all the children in the group have participated in activities which include painting, role play, small world, fine and gross motor skill activities, mask making, malleable substances, construction, books, sensory equipment, sand water and computer work. Also walks around the village and parks a few outings and a children's entertainer at the Christmas party
Uplands Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCARING FOR CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS, FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
Mossley Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school catering for children aged from 2-5 years.
Oak Farm Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a parent/committee run pre school with well qualified staff consisting of manager, deputy and practitioners. We offer childcare provision for children aged 2 years and upwards. We open term time only, Monday to Friday 08.30 - 3.30pm.
Meadow Nursery School Parents Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTo provide Nursery Education under professional supervision in the district of Wokingham for children from the age of two until they reach compulsory school age.
Bunyan Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcarePlaygroup for ages 2 - 5
Hanborough Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNursery School for Children from 2 to 4 years of age.
First Steps Pre-School (driffield)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School Nursery Education
Cove Pavilion Playgroup
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 curriculum which enables every child to reach their full potential.
Hampton Magna Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationThe charity is to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age. It provides 8 sessions per week to children under 5 years of age. It holds a number of fundraising events throughout the year that are supported by the parents and the local community.
The Talacre Action Group Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOut of school activities for children aged 8-13 years.
Brandon Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvider of good quality Pre-school education.
Scorton Village Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe 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.
High Ham Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo 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 community groups.
St. Hilary's Nursery School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationRaffles-sponsors-school plays.
Great Bardfield Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationGreat Bardfield Preschool is a rural preschool giving educational development to children aged between 2years old and four years old.
Putteridge Community Nursery
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide childcare and education for children age 2-4+ years.
St Andrews Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity's activity is the running of St Andrews Pre-School. We offer high quality care of young children from the age of 2 until they start school. We are a community based group who enhance the development and education of the children through carefully planned play programmes in a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
Small Wonders Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSmall Wonders offers children of pre-school age the opportunity to learn through play. We cater for a diverse community and offer indoor and outdoor facilities.
The Old Dalby Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOld Dalby Preschool provides early years education for children aged 2-5, within the EYFS framework.
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.