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.
Acton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareActon Playgroup provides a safe, stimulating and secure learning environment. A high standard of care and learning opportunities which actively promote all areas of children's development. Child care which meets the diverse needs of the local community regardless of race, culture, religion, ability means. Children and their families with a provision that promotes equality and values diversity.
Fledglings Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a small charity based in Epping Upland Primary school. We provide a pre-school service to the local community and surrounding area.
The Berry Patch
Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesWe provide childcare and education for children aged 9 months to 11 years which includes breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs.We operate from Finedon Community Centre .We have a room for children under 2 , a room for children aged 2 and above and a secure outdoor area which all children have access to,
The Sunderland Deaf Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDeaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room hire available. Hold training & educational sessions/workshops including teaching BSL .Social events an Afternoon Club,Baby/Toddler group,Youth Club,Sports Club,Photography Club.
Rainbow Preschool (wickford)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationRainbow provides pre-school education for children in the local area between the ages of 2.5 years to 4.5 years. We also provide our hall for hire to the local community for under eight birthday parties.
Horsendale Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding play opportunities for pre-school children, extending to Out of School facilities for Horsendale School students.
Penge Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe education and training of children and support to their parents in a Pre-School environment.
Plaistow Play School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationA Village Pre School for children ages 2 to 5 years,
King William Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareEARLY YEARS PROVISION FOR 3 TO 4 YEAR OLDS
Frinton-On-Sea Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesThe activities to the charity are: Providing and managing a Community Centre within the Tendring District
Pangbourne Valley Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPlaygroup provision for the West Berkshire Area
Teynham Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPROVIDING CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM THE AGE OF 2 - SCHOOL ENTRY.
Trinity Pre-School Bradley Stoke
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance the learning and development of children below compulsory 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 of Trinity Pre-School.
Dalgarno Pre-School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationDalgarno Pre-school provides quality, care,education to pre-school children providing them with a good foundation for starting school. We follow the EYSS Foundation Stage Curriculum & believe in giving our children a healthy start in life.The children as well as having educational needs met, also participate in movement & dance and pe sessions.We are members of OFSTED & PSLA.
Raysfield Pre - School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide sessional daycare for 2-5 year old children.
Chiddingfold Village Nursery School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNursery provision for pre school aged children age 2-5
Wigmore Church And Community Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance education of children below compulsory school age by:-- providing safe and satisfying group play in which parents have the right to take part.- encouraging other charitable activities through which parents may help children.- furthering the aims of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Charlton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe provide local childcare for the under 5's in a village location.
Wingrave Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity provides pre-school childcare in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Montrose Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide a happy and effective pre school learning environment for 18 children from the local community.
Rosehill Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareProviding Early Years Education
Beck Row Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding education for 2-5 years old within a pre-school setting.
Old Catton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a medium size pre-school in the north area of Norwich providing childcare and provision for early years education. We offer full day care and sessional care for children aged between 2 and half and 4 years old.
Little Saints Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionNursery providing pre-school education for children between the ages of 2 and 5 and breakfast club/after school club for children attending Totley All Saints Church of England Primary School aged from 4 to 11.
Acorn Preschool (dussindale)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide Pre-School education for children between the ages of 2 years to school age.
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.