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.
Aveton Gifford Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of the following children's activities:*Baby and Toddler Group for parents/carers and children up to the age of five;*Pre-School for 2-5 year olds;*Wrap around care provision: Morning Club and Afterschool CLub
Westview Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION WITHIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 2 - 4 1/2 YEARS
St Matthew's Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a pre-school group that was opened in September 1989 to serve the needs of the local community and have since gone from strength to strength. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance and have adopted their constitution. We have approximately 20 children aged between 2 and 4 on our register.
Harting Village Pre-School Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesHarting Preschool was set up in 1983 as a not for profit charity offering childcare for children in Harting and the surrounding villages. We are based in the village hall and our team of qualified staff run sessions four days a week. As a setting we are passionate about placing children at the centre of our provision, following the Early Years curriculum.
Shardlow Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareShardlow Village Hall serves as a hub for community activity, hosting a diverse range of events, meetings and activities. The venue offers a welcoming space for various local groups, such as fitness groups, playgroups, the WI, the local football club, and many more. It offers local residents of all ages a space to gather, socialise, and engage in a wide range of activities.
Wheatcroft Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe offer preschool activities and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. We are open 8.30-1 (breakfast club 8.30-9, preschool session 9-12 and lunch club 12-1) Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri and 8.30-4 Thurs. We also open Friday afternoons 1.30-3 for a family fun drop in session. For further information, please ring 01723 363179, email [email protected] or visit wheatcroftplaygroup.com.
St Michaels Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSt. Michaels Pre-school Playgroup are involved with the early years care and education of children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 5 years.
Rolleston Pre-School Playgroup And Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPRE SCHOOL
Gorefield Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, to provide a safe secure and stimulating environment and offer children and their parents a service that provides equality and value's diversity.
Ladybirds Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe children are learning through play, gaining social skills.
Lostock Tiny Tots Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOFSTED inspected pre-school, providing early years education for children aged from 2.5 to infant school age. Operates for 37.5 hours per week in the village of Lostock Gralam near Northwich. Close links to local primary school.
Great Tey Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProving childcare and pre-school education to children aged 1 yrs to 5 years old in Great Tey, five days a week.
Ponsanooth Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of playschool facilities to under 5's plus breakfast club and after school facilities up to the age of 11 years
The Cranham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Community Association is open 6 days a week. We provide activities for the local and surrounding areas. This includes a pre-school, dance classes, art groups, computer classes, yoga, karate, a library and many more classes. It is a fiendly place to come and meet people of all ages and abilities, somewhere for the whole community to enjoy.
Box Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPreschool Playgroup for children aged 2 to 5 years
Chipping Norton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesChipping Norton Pre-School is a small, friendly Pre-School located in the grounds of Chipping Norton School. Established for over 35 years, we provide a rich and varied enviroment supporting the childrens learning and development. We offer a bright, spacious play area, quiet area and a messy play area. Outside we have a well equipped playground and a sensory garden.
Stepping Stones Playgroup (wells)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre school playgroup
Playmates Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Playmates Pre-School was established to provide pre-school learning to local families.
Grindleton Recreation Ground Charity
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, LeisureWe maintain and equip the village Recreation Ground that serves a catchment population of around 1,000. It comprises a football pitch, multi-use games area, children's play area, cricket field and Grindleton Pavilion which houses a large community hall, smaller meeting room and changing rooms.Upkeep is funded by donations, fund-raising and hire income with grant application for capital projects.
Stepping Stones Pre-School Leverington
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 5 YEARS. THE GROUP RUNS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY TERM TIME ONLY. WE OFFER A FLEXIBLE DAY WITH PARENTS CHOOSING EITHER SESSIONS OR FULL DAY CARE. WE OWN OUR OWN BUILDING ON THE SITE OF LEVERINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Painswick Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSessional preschool care
The Early Years Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance the 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 the children- furthering the aims of the Pre-School Learning Alliance
Newtown Community Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNewtown Community Pre-school is a friendly, community-based pre-school with professionally trained staff who work with parents to provide an exciting and varied programme for children aged 2-5 years.
Trull Saplings Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationAt Trull Saplings Preschool we care for children aged from 2 years to school entry. We provide the children with a well planned and safe environment that makes organised provision for children and interest through a wide range of activities.
Holland Park Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPRE-SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5
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.