Childcare Charities
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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.
Marden Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Preschool is open five days a week, term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 14.45am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & 08:45am to 11.45am Fridays. As a registered provider we comply with the requirements for the Early Years register and Childcare register as set out in the statutory framework for the EYFS for children aged 2 to 5.
The Honeypot Lane Playgroup Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHoneypot preschool aim to offer the highest quality care and early education for children below statutory school age whilst keeping fees as low as possible and being accesible to the local community.
Warboys Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance the education of children below compulsory school age 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 the children; (C) furthering the aims of the pre-school playgroups association.
Hetton Town Trust
Childcare, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a community facility in which we run courses for the general public, provide rooms for community organisations and a creche. Sporting facilities for football of all ages and sexes.
Bedwell Community Association
Arts, Associations, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe provide a wide range of activities & services for the people of the Bedwell area & the wider town to make the community centre a place where people are made to feel welcome. We rent rooms to pre school, dancing classes, childrens centre, churches, college courses, organisations & many more.
Hagbourne Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe preschool offers a fun, caring and stimulating environment for preschool children aged 2-5 years. We adhere to the EYFS and follow PLA guidance to ensure that this is achieved. Preschool runs 38 weeks/year offering morning and afternoon sessions incl. lunch club Monday-Thursday and morning session only on Fridays. We have space for 32 children in the morning and 22 in the afternoon.
Shotley Kidzone
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationShotley Kidzone offers pre-school learning with sessions lasting 7 hours every day. We also offer a breakfast club and after school club, for all primary school and pre-school children, which Government Funding can be used with too.
The Sisters Of The Blessed Sacrament
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Towers Convent School exists to provide education for children through its Senior, Junior and Nursery departments, many of whom would not be able to attend more expensive independent schools. The school employs 65 full and part time staff. The School aims to be an active part of the wider community.-There were 264 pupils including 26 part-time nursery pupils.
Hurley Pre-School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide childcare/education to 52 children 2 yrs to 5yrs 50 weeks each year. We especially try to help families who wish to work, train, study to improve their situation in life. We provide extra curricula activities for children such as music and drama. We provide activities for parents so they can gain information to help their families
South Moreton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Pre-School aims to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through a community based group.
Handsworth Day Care Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHelping children to enjoy and achieve. Helping children to contribute to the provision and the wider community. Stimulate learning and play. Promote healthy well being.Main Activities: Childcare provision for two year olds and three to four year olds.Also offers weekly funded Early Education Entitlement (EEE):15 hours to two year olds 15 hours and 30 hours to three to four year old
Mitton Manor Pre-School & After School Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a community run playgroup for 2.5 to 5 year olds. We provide caring, stimulating environment in which the children learn through play. We aim to provide a safe facility in which children can gain confidence and social skills, creating a solid foundation for entry into primary school
St Nicholas Pre-School Playgroup - Hurst
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding a safe, secure and fun environment for children aged 2 - 5 years of age to reach their optimum potential and ensure their readiness for school.
Swanmore Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLearning through play for pre-school children. Encourage, guide and support development through play, following childrens interests and support learning through a range of observations.
Old Court Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOur aims are to enhance the development & education of children under school age in a parent involving, community based group. We provide a safe, secure & stimulating environment & work within a framework that ensures equality of opportunity for all children & families.
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.
Light Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Saving of livesA local caring programme to the isolated, infirmed or single parent, Toddler groups, youth, children and vulnerable adults clubs - working alongside other agencies in the town like the police, Youth & Community partnerships as well as schools. In Tanzania, we teach English to the Masai.
Meadow Nursery School Parents Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTo provide Nursery Education under professional supervision in the district of Wokingham for children from the age of two until they reach compulsory school age.
Scorton Village Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are an OFSTED registered pre-school providing places for children aged 2 1/2 to 4. We provide an excellent play-based educational programme through which all individual children will enjoy and achieve their full potential. Through constant observations and assessments we are able to plan to support every child's individual needs and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
The Sunderland Deaf Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDeaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room hire available. Hold training & educational sessions/workshops including teaching BSL .Social events an Afternoon Club,Baby/Toddler group,Youth Club,Sports Club,Photography Club.
Wigmore Church And Community Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo advance 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 children.- furthering the aims of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many childcare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,323 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.