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.
Roberttown Lane Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide quality childcare provision for 2 1/2 to 5 years old.
Ermington Pre-School Unit
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationChildcare for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. The children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and learn lots from fun learning/games sessions, colouring, interesting trips. Visitors are encouraged, to widen all the childrens experiences.
Smart Start Wistow Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of Pre-school education and play in Wistow village serving Wistow and the local community.
Christ Church School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWE PROVIDE QUALITY CHILDCARE AT AFFORDABLE RATES.
Hardwick Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHardwick Pre-school Playgroup. We provide sessional, term-time educational care for children between the ages of 2 to rising 5
Barcombe Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide affordable child care to a high and national standard
Kingsland Nursery Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School for 2 - 4 year olds. Based in Kingsland operating in the Herefordshire area.
Chorleywood Village Halls Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, HeritageVillage Halls status, for local use by local organisations. Dance Classes, drama groups, U3A, Art Classes, toddler groups. Hire for book club and Educational talks and lectures, H&S courses. Also available for letting for family parties, dances and fund raising activities.
St Michael’s Preschool Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre School Nursery which operates in Dalston Carlisle.
Yelvertoft Preschool Group
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide early years education to the local community
Trentham Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Educationchildcare for 2 to 5yr olds
Life Destiny Church Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, ReligionWe are a Christian church based in Harrogate and meeting Sunday mornings, 10am at 93 High Street, Starbeck, HG2 7LH. We operate various activities including Sunbeams (mother and toddler group), Extend (for the over 60's), CAP Release (for those with life controlling dependencies), CAP Life Skills (helping those on low income), CAP Job Club (for unemployed), children & youth work.
Oughtrington Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity provides education for pre-school children.
The Swan Youth Project Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe objective of the charity is to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free recreational facility for the young people of Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. The charity runs the Swan Youth Centre, the facilities of which include a large room in which events can be held, pool table, audio equipment, TV, games console, and bar selling soft drinks and snacks. Activities include after-school drop-in
Holmes Chapel Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCommunity-led Pre-school offering sessional childcare for the full school day for Children aged 2 to school age within the Holmes Chapel, Cheshire area.Since September 2025 we have also offered wraparound care for Preschool children, together with Reception and Key Stage 1 children at Holmes Chapel Community Preschool. Our Breakfast Club is 8 am to 9 am and Afterschool Club is 3 pm to 6 pm.
Lodge Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a committee run playgroup, we provide Childcare for 2 - 4 year olds , term time only .We offer a warm, caring & educational environment for the children play , grow and learn , we serve our local community .The Playgroup operates in a portacabin building on a secondary school site .
Burniston And Cloughton Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationBurniston and Cloughton pre-school playgroup provides quality education and care for children from 2 to 4 years of age. We are situated in the rural location of Cloughton, north of Scarborough. We employ 4 qualified members of staff and can cater for 24 children per session.
Dundry Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe are a committee run pre school based in the village of Dundry on the outskirts of Bristol. We are open to all pre school aged children in the surrounding area, every day Monday to Friday in the village hall. We provide an essential facility to children and parents alike, where there are very limited local amenities.
Bradwell Common Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a local pre-school providing a safe, secure, fun and stimulating environment for children aged 2.5 yrs to 4 yrs to play and learn, following guidelines set by Ofsted and the EYFS.
Wigginton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of Pre-School education.
Jumpstart Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education
Jumping Jacks Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school for education of children 2 to 5 years Following EYFS statutory guidance
St Pauls Playgroup (semilong)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesWE ARE A LOCAL COMMUNITY RUN PLAYGROUP THAT IS BASED IN SEMILONG COMMUNITY CENTRE, NORTHAMPTON NN2 6HS, PROVIDING A SERVICE FOR ALL CHILDREN DELIVERING EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR 7 SESSIONS OF 3 HOURS EACH WEEK.
Cherry Tots
Childcare, EducationPre school for two and a half to four year olds.
Linden Playgroup (birkby)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe provision of good quality care and education for pre-school children in a safe, stimulating and fun environment
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.