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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.

Bonby Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Bonby Pre-School aims to enhance the development and education of children from 2-5 (prior to school) in a safe environment.

Latest Income: £86,372
Areas of Operation: North Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Blagdon Under Fives Community Group

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provision of early years learning and play sessions in a dedicated facility at village primary school.

Latest Income: £86,323
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Sharpness Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

Sharpness Playgroup providing learning/care for preschool children from age 2. We operate in a small rural area in the Primary school grounds with close links with the school so children can prepare for and have a smooth transition into school.

Latest Income: £86,139
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Malborough And South Huish Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

PRE-SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP

Latest Income: £86,134
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Grindleford And Eyam Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup aims to provide good quality pre-school education to children under five in the local community and surrounding area. We work in partnership with parents and carers to enable children to achieve their full potential.

Latest Income: £86,127
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Osmotherley Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

We provide early years childcare and education for children aged 2 years and upwards (until starting school).

Latest Income: £85,914
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Mount Scar Cygnets

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Mount Scar Cygnets Playgroup offers all day provision during term-time for children 2yrs up to school age. The children are cared for by our qualified team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff. Located within the grounds of Swanage Primary School, we have an arts and crafts room and a play room with children having access to the outdoor facilities.

Latest Income: £85,818
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Birtley Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

The Centre provides various activites and services in response to identified need within the local community which has been classed as in the top 10% of neighbourhoods suffering deprivation in Employment ,Health Educational standards With other areas of Birtley classed as within top 20% . Activites directed at Nursery provision, Young People and work with family groups. Work with Adults

Latest Income: £85,774
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Welbourn Wonderbugs Preschool

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Local run pre-school

Latest Income: £85,677
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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St Andrews Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Education/Training in Kent

Latest Income: £85,232
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Hingham Pre School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Hingham Playgroup provides preschool education and care for children living in and around the Norfolk town of Hingham. We are a committee run group and a registered charity no 1027819.We moved premises in April 2011 to 20 Hardingham St, Hingham, Norwich. NR9 4JB. We are also registered and approved by OFSTED No EY426135

Latest Income: £85,127
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Waverton Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Waverton Pre School aims to provide learning through play using language, toys and equipment and social skills for children under the statutory school age. We work towards early learning goals and offer a specially tailored curriculum and the support of a personal keyworker to achieve this.

Latest Income: £84,593
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
Status: Registered
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Croft Village Hall

Arts, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of lives

Croft Village Hall serves the local community and surrounding areas by providing facilities for many user groups. These comprise, pre school. indoor bowls, keep fit. ballet classes, bridge, mother and baby groups, childrens' acting classes, Police community meetings, Parish council meetings. The halls are used for private functions such as parties, dances, wedding receptions, funeral wakes etc.

Latest Income: £84,576
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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The Lenches Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Community based Pre-School offering early years education for children between 2 and 5 years.

Latest Income: £84,560
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Poppleton Road Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare

Playgroup provided for 3-4 year olds in the York, Acomb/Holgate area.

Latest Income: £84,244
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Weavers Adventure Playground Association

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure

TO MANAGE AND RUN AN INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLETO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERGRATION AND CREATIVE PLAY IN A SAFE SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS IN AREAS OF ART/CRAFT AND SPORTS THAT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY GROWTH OF THE MIND AND BODIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURAL GROUPS

Latest Income: £84,050
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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St Nicolas Pre-School And Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Offers high quality pre-school education for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Latest Income: £83,994
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Kingswood Village Playgroup And Toddlers

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare

Provides a Playgroup and Toddler group for preschool aged children in the village of Kingswood and surrounding area.Fundraising activities to support the above groups.

Latest Income: £83,954
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Snettisham Bobtails

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare

Fundraising for the Preschool.

Latest Income: £83,743
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Horsted Keynes Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education

The charity is a pre-school which operates in the small rural Sussex village of Horsted Keynes. We offer affordable childcare weekday mornings and three afternoons for children in the age range 2 to 5 years. Our objectives are to enhance the development of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

Latest Income: £83,718
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Barkham Pre School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Pre-school education for ages 2 years to age 5 years

Latest Income: £83,534
Areas of Operation: Wokingham
Status: Registered
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Sunshine Pre-School (droylsden)

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

OUR CHILDREN; ARE UNIQUE; THEY PLAY ,LEARN,INSIDE, OUTSIDE, ENJOY ALL WEATHERS, DANCE, MOVE,SING, TALK, SIGN, PAINT, DRAW, READ, WRITE, SPORTS COACHED, USE COMPUTERS, BUILD, MAKE, CARE, SHARE, LISTEN, MAKE FRIENDS, CELEBRATE FAITHS, FESTIVALS, FEEL SAFE, ARE SAFE, EAT HEALTHILY, DEVELOP PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, KNOW THE COMMUNITY, MAKE VISITS, WELCOME VISITORS, UNDERSTAND THE WORLD.

Latest Income: £83,365
Areas of Operation: Tameside
Status: Registered
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Cuffley And Northaw Youth And Community Centre

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

We provide a facility which used by the local community for a whole range of activities, from nursery groups, youth dance and drama, sports activities, keep fit, over fifties club and help for the elderly and infirm.

Latest Income: £83,281
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Foundation Of Joanna Scott And Others

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Housing

This charity makes grants for education (fairly widely defined) to individuals under 25 whose homes are within 5 miles of Norwich City Hall whose parents are not able to afford the expense involved, examples vary from playgroup fees to second degrees and include school uniform, trips, music dance and gym tuition. Funds are limited! Grants may be made to schools etc. within the area.

Latest Income: £83,242
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Mollington Pre-School

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education

Provide pre-school care and education for the local community

Latest Income: £83,199
Areas of Operation: Cheshire West & Chester
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.