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.
Herlington Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcareDay time care and education of children 2yrs to 5yrs
Highbury Community Nursery
Beneficiary group, ChildcareCOMMUNITY NURSERY
Plants And Minds
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Heritage, LeisurePlants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
The Elizabeth Foundation
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, HousingThe Elizabeth Foundation provides a range of early intervention and support services for very young deaf children and babies, and their families. These include emotional support and advice for families at the time of diagnosis and the period after diagnosis, nursery group education programmes (Ofsted registered), one-to-one education and support, and a Home Learning Programme.
Ace Nursery School (cambridge) Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education
Kashmir Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe principal activity of the company during the year was to provide vocational training and social recreational and cultural facilities to the community.
Under Fives Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentThe Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.
Allsorts Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide preschool and out of school care
Joint Colleges Nursery (cambridge) Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide a nursery school and childcare centre for the inhabitants of Cambridge, where children may be cared for and educated.
Woodbridge Community Playgroups
Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe are a Playgroup which provides professional childcare for 2-11 year olds.
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.
Derwent Stepping Stones Nursery And Community Training Centre
Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe charity operates in the Derwent, Mackworth and Normanton areas of Derby and aims to support families in a holistic way. Our Nursery settings support paying customers, adult learners and those eligible for the Free Early Education Entitlement. Learners can access children's workforce training from traineeships to Level 3 apprenticeship qualifications.
The Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme And After School Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNursery afterschool club and holiday playschemes
Our Lady's First Steps Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of care and education for under 5's and wrap around education for children up to the age of 12 years
Delaware Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are fortunate to have large spacious premises where children have ample space to play and explore. We have a permanently equipped classroom with high quality of facilities for all children. We have the opportunity to play outside all year round and have extensive resources and equipment to vary and maintain the interests of our children so that they develop in all areas of the curriculum
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Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careThe charity provides respite for parents and carers who have young people with special needs in there care, also ensures a safe and heppy environment for after school clubs and evening entertainment for young people with special needs.
Elrahma Charity Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Religion, Social care, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and advancement of education and religion in the Muslim community, to assist the poor and orphans of Islamic religion, to erect or help to erect schools, charitable institutions, mosques, orphanages and nurseries for the Islamic community in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Machynlleth Community Children's Project LTD
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTO PROVIDE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS THROUGH OUR DAY NURSERY AND AFTERSCHOOL CLUB.
Hind Leys Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEarly Years Foundation Stage Provider for 2.5 years to 4+.
Daubhill Muslim Society
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionProvide prayer facilities and Islamic Education for muslim children
The Hebden Bridge Nursery Action Group Limited
Beneficiary group, ChildcareCrossley Mill Nursery (NAG) is a local, independent non-profit making charity committed to fostering the provision of good quality continuing day care for children.
Hemdean House School LTD
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHemdean House School is an Independent Day School that provides a high standard of education for children between the ages of rising 3 and 11, and high quality wrap-around care before and after school, and during the holidays.
Hawks Road Community Nursery Limited
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide high quality affordable childcare to the local community, supporting those parents who wish to either return to work or continue with their education.
St Werburghs City Farm
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe provide educational and recreational services including:-- a working livestock farm, gardens, playground, open daily 360 days a year with free entry- animal husbandry training- horticultural training for adults with learning difficulties- environmental youth work- community events- volunteer opportunities- community building hire- cafe
New Life Church Congleton
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChurch services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
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.