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.
Minus Five Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPreschool Education
Stepping Stones Pre-School (hardley)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Educationto enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age
Wyke Regis Pre - School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a committee run Pre-school (parent run) where children learn through play as specified by Ofsted.
St Barnabas Pre-School Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationSt Barnanbas pre-school nursery is a non-profit making nursery for children age 2.5 to school age offering sessions of 3 hours, 7 sessions per week, 5 nursery sessions and 2 pre-school sessions
Burford Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education.
Wetley Rocks Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and eduaction of pre-school children
St. Peter's Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationSt peters Busy Bees Pre-school is based in Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent. The Pre-school registers children from the age of 2 years to school age. It is a charity run organisation and is run by a committee of parents with a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Fundraising forms a major part of the Pre-school funds and these events are organised by the committee.
North East Mitcham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureParent/carers group. Seniors persons lunch, social clubs, exercise sessions and games groups. Children's Freestyle dance classes. Judo, Youth Club. Zumba Gold, Youth Theatre, Yoga, SEND family Yoga, Parent/carer and toddler group, Toddler Rugby, Community outreach days, Fair's, quiz nights, community groups. All groups are free or subsidised significantly by the charity.
Petts Wood Playgroup (for Children With Special Needs)
Beneficiary group, ChildcarePlaygroup for children with special needs
Busy Bee Pre-School (honiton)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide pre school education for 2-3year old.
Orchard Park Pre-School (york)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOrchard Park Preschool provides childcare to children aged between 2 and 4 year's old. Orchard park preschool thrive's on watching the children develop from small little children to independant young people getting ready to start their next journey to primary school.Orchard Park Preschool is run by professional staff who are all trained to at least a level 3 qualification.
Broad Oak Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisurePre-school. Table tennis. Private Hire. Yoga. Karate. Bowls. Scouts. Ballet. Taekwondo. Boostfit.
Brayton Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisurecurrent activities at the community centre are:- Playgroup & Out of School Club, Whist Club, Drama Club, Tae Kwondo, Football Clubs and Rugby Clubs. Local Meetings & general adult classes in Art etc.
East Coker Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCare and education of children under five, learning through play-based activities, indoors and out with free play and adult-led learning, life skills & physical health, links with local community, including schools and other organisations and professionals. Support of children under 5 with special educational needs; supporting parents and parenting skills. Registered with Ofsted to deliver EYFS
Sutton Centre Under 5s Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under the statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
Fernhurst Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationWe're a community pre-school providing local village children the opportunity to learn through play. We also run the only parent & toddler group in the village, a lifeline for rural families.
Little John's Pre-School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe offer pre-school sessions for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years, to help enhance their development and education. We are guided by the Early Years Foundation Scheme (EYFS) principles of: a unique child; positive relationships; enabling environments; learning and development. We work with parents and carers to provide for the needs of their children through a community group.
Explorers
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionExplorers Pre-school is situated in the grounds of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset. The pre-school is open from 8.45am-3.15 pm Mondays to Fridays (term-time only). Explorers is registered on the Early Years and the compulsory and voluntary Childcare registers to care for 16 children (max) aged two years 6 months to five years old.
Heanor Pre School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide pre-school education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage and hold seven pre-school sessions per week, term time for a maximum of 30 children aged 2 to 5 years. We hold coffee mornings, an Easter bonnet parade, a Christmas concert and visit a childrens soft play centre twice a year to maintain our excellent parent partnership.
Amber Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPROVIDING PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 2 AND 5 YEARS.
Willow Rise Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWillow Rise is a Pre School for children aged 2 to 4yrs, before they move onto school. Providing sessional day care Monday to Friday 9:15 to 12.15.
Stanway Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThere are three parts to the village hall together with changing rooms for the adjacent playing fields. Activities that are undertaken in the hall are - carpet bowls, mother & toddler groups, children's play & dance groups, dog training, private hire, flower clubs, ladies groups, keep fit, weight watchers, war games. training, singing groups, art clubs etc.
Wootton/dry Sandford Pre-School Playgroup Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide a safe educational environment for pre-school children.
North Common Pre - School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school Playgroup
Busy Bees Pre-School (bishops Sutton)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBusy Bees provides high quality child care and learning through play for children aged 2 years and upwards to school age. It provides sessional day care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework.
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.