Childcare Charities
Discover 2,724 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Sturminster Marshall Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School facility for children in the Sturminster Marshall area for children age 9 months to 4 years 11 months, especially those expected to attend Sturminster Marshall First School.
Pk Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPk was created to offer pre-school childcare to all children. This objective fits well with the Mission of Grayshott Primary School, which is to make "children the centre of a learning community. The majority of our children live within the catchment area of and go on to attend Grayshott Primary School
Hollytree Community Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school
Ford Pre School And Ford Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWith have regard to the, Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Guidance 2021 & SEND code of practice updated may 2015; we provide high quality education and care for all children, that is integrated, attractive and affordable to all families. Sensitive to differing educational need, working in a child and family centered way. 5 days P/W, 45 weeks P/Y - sessions from between 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Cowplain Activity Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureShort Mat Bowls, Badminton, Nursery, Gymnastics, Football, Sewing Classes, Karate, Kickboxing
Busy Bees Pre-School (harrogate)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesProvision of pre-school childcare for children between 2 to 5 years of age. Open daily during term time. Morning, afternoon and full day sessions available. Working to Ofsted guidelines. Providing human resources, building/facilities/open space and services.
Cherry Tree (cheriton) Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO 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 COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Lewin Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPreschool for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 years old
Broadmayne And West Knighton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre School
St Dunstans Community Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareThe playgroup offers a childcare service to all the local community . We encourage parents to take part in activities such as family days, play days and annual trips. We hold fund raising events such as raffles at Easter and Christmas, themed discos, and quiz nights to raise money to buy equipment to enhance the learning and experiences of the children.
Montacute Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationMontacute Pre-School provides high quality care and education through play to children aged from 2 years to school age.The Pre-School follows the early years/foundation stage curriculum as stipulated by Ofsted and accepts children in receipt of Early Years Entitlement.
Middle Barton Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationVillage Pre-School
St Pauls Second Steps Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide pre school education for children aged 2 years old to school age.
Somercotes Stars Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of a facility to assist and enable development and education for pre-school children for the village of North Somercotes and surrounding areas and to provide after-school and holiday club facilities for children up to the age of 11.
Trelowan Pre School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTrelowan Preschool provides early years care and education for children aged two to five years old.
Horticare
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvides horticultural training and work experience for people with learning disabilities.
Harrold Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCHILD CARE AT PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL AGES TWO TO SCHOOL AGE. ENABLING CHILDERN TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY.
Kymbrook Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity offers education through play for children from the age of 2 onwards. It is open from 8am to 5:30pm daily during term time and offers holiday clubs during school holidays for children up to 10 years.
Pavilion Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide care for children between the ages of 2-5 years. We aim to enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age. We are registered with the local authority and take funded children from 2 years of age. The Pavilion Playschool gained Outstanding from Ofsted when inspected in 2015.
St Thomas Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe offer high quality, challenging learning opportunities for up to 26 local children aged 2-4. We do this by providing a term time playgroup offering five weekday sessions 9.15am-1.15pm, with up to three extended day sessions running to 3.15pm. At least two, and up to four places are allocated to families on low incomes at a rate they can afford.
Sparklers Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationA pre-school operating within West Swindon providing education to children from ages 3 to primary school age.
Shrewsbury Opportunity Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age.
Elstow Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Committee provides and upkeeps the hall and playing field which acts as a centre point for the village. Various clubs - cricket, football, table tennis and bowls are very popular, with youth teams being encouraged. Children are provided with a safe play area with picnic tables.
All Saints Pre School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPROVIDE PRESCHOOL SERVICE
Wool Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationThe pre-school continues to provide excellent pre-school education to the under 5's in the village and surrounding areas. We offer sessions on a daily basis with full day sessions being available 5 days a week. We offer 2 year old funding places and 3 and 4 year olds and we provide the 30hrs places. Fundraising is maintained and still is continuing success.
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.