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.
Family Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Housing, Religion, Social careA local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys & Girls Brigades; Kids Church; youth club. Charitable work locally includes helping the homeless and vulnerable. Additionally the church supports initiatives abroad including orphanages in Uganda and India and aid projects in developing countries.
Yarburgh Community Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTeaching pre-school children in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Carver Road Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE PLAYGROUP.
The Sun Babies' Nursery
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ChildcareGrants to organisations benefiting children in Hoxton and it's neighbourhood.
Great Chart And Singleton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo assist children in pre-school development 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 children.
South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide sessional day care for children aged 2 to 4 years.
South Kidlington Infant Pre-School - Skips
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationDay care for children aged 2-4
Country Mice Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationTo provide affordable childcare in a rural community and to enhance and foster the developement and education of children under school age in a setting that encourages parental involvement.
Billericay Catholic Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPROVIDE PRE-SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 1/2 - 5 YEARS
Lydiard Millicent Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe aim of the pre-school is to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age.
Soham Playgroups Windmills Under Fives
Beneficiary group, ChildcareProviding Childcare to the local community within a playgroup setting.
Shaw & Whitley Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLocal Pre-School caring for children between 2 and 5 years old
Rising Fives Pre-School Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Educationpre school education of children aged 2 years to school age
St Andrew's Playgroup (halifax)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvides pre-school care + education for up to 25 2-4 yr olds.
Wroughton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a pre-school for children aged 2 years to 5 years.
Belton Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children, regardless of race or sex, by providing appropriate, safe and satisfying play facilities. Encouraging parents or guardians to enhance their understanding of their children's needs by taking part in the play when appropriate and taking responsibility within The Association.
Farnsfield Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, HousingServing the local community and providing important experiences for children between home and school. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development. Children learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside.
Little Drummers Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLittle Drummers is a pre-school offering care for children age two years to school age. Our aim is to provide good quality child care for children in our local community as we believe we are the foundation of children's future learning.
Bramford Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe offer a high standard of care to children from the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 yrs of age. We now have a brand new building with new equipment. Also we offer a lunch club facility.
Abington Vale Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareEducation and welfare of preschool children
Noah's Ark Nursery Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNoah's Ark Nursery Group has been at the heart of Bures village life since 1971, providing quality affordable care and education for local pre-school children. We offer a safe and stimulating environment with a focus on play-centered activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Elgin Estate Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationElgin Pre School provides care and education for children aged 2-5 years old.
Old Stratford Preschool Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationA preschool offering child care for children of 2 years until school age.
Brookside Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationWe raise funds for new equipment, toys and day trips by means of sponsorship from the parents/carers of the children.
Independent Mothers Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEarly years education provision
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.