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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.

Little Firs Day Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provides childcare for 0 - 11 year old children. Open for 50 weeks per year on a 7.30 - 6.00 basis

Latest Income: £734,675
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Prosper Wakefield District LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Health

A local place-based grant maker based in Wakefield district. We give grants to local organisations who are benefitting their communities.

Latest Income: £726,972
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Ladybirds Playgroup (ticehurst)

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Ladybirds aim is enhance the education of children below compulsory school age in the Parish of Ticehurst by providing safe and satisfying group play in which the parents have the right to take part and by encouraging other activities through which parents may help their children. This is accomplished by offering affordable quality childcare and education in conjunction with other professionals.

Latest Income: £726,672
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Rainbow Corner Day Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Provide care & education for children aged 0-5yrs with wrap around care to children over 5yrs-8yrs. In a warm friendly family environment so parents can work-rest or play. We provide training for staff and help parents to be a part of their childrens care & education with us.

Latest Income: £711,593
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Hopscotch Under Fives Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Children's nursery & Drop In centre. Provide 36 childcare places for children aged between 2 & 5 years of age. Offer both full time and part time places.The Drop In runs as a mother & toddler centre providing various activities for under fives.

Latest Income: £710,571
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Blackshaw Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Childcare for 58 children aged 3 months - 5 years. Open Monday to Friday, offer facility of late opening (until 10pm) on a Monday and Thursday for shift workers.

Latest Income: £702,606
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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Src Community Nursery

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Religion

Children's Full Day Care Community Nursery voluntary sector

Latest Income: £702,296
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Little Sutton Club And Nursery School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

The charity provides pre-school education and childcare and facilities for children of primary school age outside normal school hours.

Latest Income: £692,295
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Naval Under Fives (eastern Area)

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide day care for children of service families to advance the development & education of pre-school children. Provide a safe, healthy, happy, stimulating environment. Assist the development of children through structured free play & meet the requirements of Ofsted & the local educational authorities.

Latest Income: £678,578
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Daisy Chains Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Nursery School

Latest Income: £672,601
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Mall Nursery And Creche

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare

Nursery and Creche based in The Mall, Luton shopping Centre. Services include Daycare Nursery and Shoppers Creche operating Mon-Fri 8am - 5.30pm and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Free Nursery Educational Sessions for children age 3. Planned activities and educational toys including painting, messy play, puzzles, books and toys. A bright, clean and safe outdoor play area including: sand, spades, balls

Latest Income: £664,760
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
Status: Registered
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Maple Grove Community Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide Early Learning and Childcare for pre school children and provide out of school activities for not only pre school children but also children at mainstream school.

Latest Income: £651,344
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Wood Green Pre School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We provide high quality childcare for children aged 2-5 years old living in Wood Green and Surrounding areas in Haringey/ Enfield.

Latest Income: £647,897
Areas of Operation: Haringey
Status: Registered
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Blackheath Montessori Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Montessori Childrens Nursery Age 2.5 to 5 yrs old

Latest Income: £641,907
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pippin Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Pippin Pre-School is a Committee run group established in the 1960s. The highly qualified team at Pippin are totally dedicated to the welfare of every child in their care. Our aim is to promote enjoyable, purposeful play that encourages learning and development in an atmosphere, which is safe, relaxed, healthy and fun.

Latest Income: £639,690
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Maldwyn Nursery And Family Centre

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Childcare 3months to 14 years, full day care, plus Before school, After School and Holiday Club during School Holidays

Latest Income: £630,041
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Lynx Gymnastics Club Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

Parent and Toddler sessions, pre school sessions for children of 3yrs to 5yrs and General gymnastics session for children at full time school, Teengym and adult gym, birthday parties, and development squad gymnastics

Latest Income: £624,135
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Royal Naval Pre School Learning Organisation [western Area]

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To provide quality childcare facilities to service & civilian families both in times of peace & through conflict. Ensuring all children are safe, secure & stimulated through activities provided through play.

Latest Income: £621,742
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Micklefield Nursery School (seaford)

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Latest Income: £603,012
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Little Pippins Pre-School Greenmeadow

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

To offer GOOD appropriate play education and care facilities for children aged between 3mths and 4 years preschool provision and wrap around care for children aged 4-11 years in and around the North Swindon area.

Latest Income: £600,195
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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West Looe Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Early Years Education from 3 months to 4 years

Latest Income: £594,924
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Cyca Connecting Youth Children And Adults

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, Social care

Provide child care nursery, after school club and holiday Clubs in 3 settings. We provide a range of services that address personal development.We work with Looked after Children mentoring them and giving training to move into their own home. Our Training Centre provides opportunities for our learners to gain accredited qualifications around essential skills resiliency and emotional wellbeing.

Latest Income: £574,152
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Small Saints Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PROVISION OF PRE SCHOOL FOR UNDER FIVE CHILDREN, AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AND HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME FOR CHILDREN UP TO 12.

Latest Income: £571,687
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Grange Fellowship Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Professions

Pre-school for rising 5's offering flexibility for parents who work.Social Groups for Over 60'sSocial Club for the local communitySponsorships/Donations for local non-profit organisationsProviding a hall free of charge for Adults with learning difficulties and local groupsFundraising for other chairties, such as McMillan Nurses, Garden House Hospice

Latest Income: £570,038
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Pollington-Cum-Balne Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Enhance the development and learning of pre-school children between the ages of 2 and 5 in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through play we foster independence and self help skills, setting strong foundations for life long learning.

Latest Income: £563,252
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
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.