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Childcare Charities

Discover 2,724 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,724
Charities
£1,552,120,487
Total Income
£361,884
Avg Income
70.0%
Program Ratio

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, Education

Provision 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

Latest Income: £127,412
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Westview Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION WITHIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 2 - 4 1/2 YEARS

Latest Income: £127,387
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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St Matthew's Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We 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.

Latest Income: £127,328
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Harting Village Pre-School Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities

Harting 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.

Latest Income: £127,223
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Shardlow Village Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Shardlow 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.

Latest Income: £127,011
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Wheatcroft Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

We 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.

Latest Income: £126,454
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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St Michaels Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

St. 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.

Latest Income: £126,333
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Rolleston Pre-School Playgroup And Toddlers

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PRE SCHOOL

Latest Income: £126,285
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Gorefield Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To 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.

Latest Income: £125,745
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Ladybirds Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

The children are learning through play, gaining social skills.

Latest Income: £125,678
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Lostock Tiny Tots Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

OFSTED 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.

Latest Income: £125,635
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Great Tey Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Proving childcare and pre-school education to children aged 1 yrs to 5 years old in Great Tey, five days a week.

Latest Income: £125,591
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Ponsanooth Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provision of playschool facilities to under 5's plus breakfast club and after school facilities up to the age of 11 years

Latest Income: £125,573
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Cranham Community Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £125,397
Areas of Operation: Havering
Status: Registered
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Box Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Preschool Playgroup for children aged 2 to 5 years

Latest Income: £125,376
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Chipping Norton Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities

Chipping 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.

Latest Income: £125,296
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Stepping Stones Playgroup (wells)

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Pre school playgroup

Latest Income: £125,279
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Playmates Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The Playmates Pre-School was established to provide pre-school learning to local families.

Latest Income: £125,089
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Grindleton Recreation Ground Charity

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £125,063
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Stepping Stones Pre-School Leverington

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PROVIDING 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.

Latest Income: £124,576
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Painswick Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Sessional preschool care

Latest Income: £124,552
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Early Years Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To 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

Latest Income: £124,414
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Newtown Community Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Newtown 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.

Latest Income: £124,357
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Trull Saplings Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

At 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.

Latest Income: £124,264
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Holland Park Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PRE-SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5

Latest Income: £123,986
Areas of Operation: Kensington And Chelsea
Status: Registered
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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.