Childcare Charities
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The Womens' Centre Sutton
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Social welfareSupport and services for women to improve lives and status for all women in the area. Counselling, Freedom Programme for victims of domestic/sexual abuse. IT support for women returning to work, English as a Second Language classes, creche facilities, mother and toddler group. Activities such as Art Therapy and various workshops
The Sunrise Education Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Charity runs two schools one for nursery and other for primary education with the objectives to develop children with full personalities and a broad prejudice free perspective, to teach love and respect for all forms of life, to build character based on strong moral and social values and to teach children academically by working with them individually at their own speed.
Parkwood Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePWCA is primariliy set up to provide Social Welfare & Education activities within the Parkwood Area. This includes a number of activities such as; Pre-School Nursery, Dancing Classes, Keep Fit, Slimming Classes and a number of internal groups (such as Camera, Organ, Radio enthusiasts groups).
Springboard Chippenham
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationSpringboard provides playgroup sessions for pre-school children from birth to 5 years old with special needs, and a support and information service for parents and carers.
Bethel Chapel
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Religion, Social welfareBethel provides opportunity for people to explore the Christian faith and how it's lived out in life offers all community activities - "cradle to the grave" including Little Acorns carer and toddler group, Little Lambs Pre-School Centre, One Way children's club, Friday Night youth club, Cornerstone senior citizens luncheon, a food bank and a furniture ministry, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chat, BIBO.
Primrose Hill Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, LeisureThe range of services and activities offered include childrens nursery and workshops, bridge, trapeze classes, dance classes for children and adults, music session for under 4's, under 4's drop-in, yoga, life drawing, seniors yoga, Open House, evening talks, narcotics anonymous, children's ballet, members bar, community choir, councillors surgeries, lunch club. We also run a community library.
Ringwood And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureAdult education classes including languages, art, craft, yoga, exercise, judo, dancing, lip reading, 20 clubs covering interests such as garden, antiques, travel, bridge, art, philately, disabled, blind, also youth and pre-school. Day schools in music, archaeology, history, astronomy. 100 affiliated organisations many of which meet at Greyfriars, social functions including quizzes, cinema, suppers
Northway Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a playgroup providing learning experiences for children of nursery and pre-school age. we also offer wrap around and holiday club for up to the age of 11.
Forest Pulse
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe charity supports children and young people with disabilities and their families/carers who live in the Forest of Dean area. Support, guidance, information and sign posting are provided for parents/carers. A wide range of out of school social, leisure, sport and recreational activities are provided for children and young people with disabilities, whenever possible in an intergrated setting.
Hookhills And Broadsands Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Saving of livesWe host a mother and toddler group, a pre-school, 3 senior and 1 junior football team, social and team skittles, shortmat bowls, darts teams, snooker teams, a whist and bridge club, bingo, oap's group. We subsidise twice weekly lunches, we host functions, organise coach trips, children's Christmas party, monthly police surgeries and legal advice, occassional MP's surgeries and a polling station.
Carlton Miniott Pre School And Nursery Committee
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of child day care services on a not-for-profit basis, to provide community facilities on a flexible and low cost basis and to provide free curriculum based toddler provision.
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.
Evesham Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvide opportunities for safe supervised play to children under the age of 18 years in the form of open access play, childcare, parent and toddlers, adventure playground and multi sports pitch
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
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.
Milton Village Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMilton Village Community Association provides social and recreational facilities for local residents and friends at its premises known as Milton Village Hall. For example, activities such as keep fit classes, toddler groups, oap senior clubs etc. We also offer the hall as a private hire venue for people to hold children's parties. We also arrange social functions including outings and holidays.
Llandovery Youth And Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesProvision of a community centre in the heart of the town of Llandovery. It supports local people with help, advice and computer facilities. Many local groups and charities use the centre as their base in the area. Activities for young people include after school and youth clubs. Meeting rooms are available for hire and there is also an inter-generational garden.
Fontmell Magna Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a local charity Pre-School group, who run all day sessions five days a week. We cater for children aged two years to five years from the local area.
Isleworth Explorers Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesIsleworth Explorers Club is a purpose built youth centre which provides a range of activities for young people. The club provides junior and senior youth sessions and there is additional provision for children with special needs and disabilities There is an out of club programme offering day trips. There is also a childcare project incorporating an after school club, and holiday play schemes.
Worlds End Under Fives Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe centre offers a FREE Drop In service for children under the age of 5 and their families.The centre also offers a creche service for under 2's and pre-school for over 2's.We run a number of parent workshops and classes.The centre works closely with local proffesionals to ensure that all families in the area are aware of the services offerd and able to access the services.
The Triangle Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, ChildcareIt is the Association's purpose to service, fund and maintain the Triangle Adventure Playground for the benefit of young people between the ages of 6 and 17. The Associations primary aim is to provide a safe and secure environment in which all young people of the Oval community may develop personal and social skills through creative interaction in enjoyable and active play
Hastings & Rother YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureHastings & Rother YMCA opened in its present building in 1970 and a third generation of local people use its services. Over 850 children, young people & families come to its sports and activities each week. It offers roller skating and a wide range of sporting activities. Their youth offer includes, youth clubs and training in many forms. The well-respected Jigsaw Nursery is accommodated here too.
Huntingdonshire Community Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionHuntingdonshire Community seeks to be more than simply a church. We aim to provide services to the community through a toddler group, children's and youth activities, to help to those with debt problems, charity give-away events and other activities.
Stacey Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Stacey Community Centre is managed by the Stacey Community Association. We offer local community groups room hire for a wide range of activities including religious worship, dance, fitness, sport, training, first aid, choir, band practice, martial arts, as well as for private party hirers. We also manage an Ofsted registered accredited Forest School Early Years setting : The Stacey Pre-School.
Little Teapots Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a pre school in a purpose built building providing daily care and education for 2 - 5 year olds following the EYFS.We are open from 8.00 - 4.00 Monday - Thursday term time only.Friday 8.00 - 3.00 Term time only.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many childcare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,283 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 £1.2bn 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 69.0%. 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 £733k. 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.