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.
Bonby Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationBonby Pre-School aims to enhance the development and education of children from 2-5 (prior to school) in a safe environment.
Blagdon Under Fives Community Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of early years learning and play sessions in a dedicated facility at village primary school.
Sharpness Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationSharpness 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.
Malborough And South Huish Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPRE-SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP
Grindleford And Eyam Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationGrindleford 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.
Osmotherley Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide early years childcare and education for children aged 2 years and upwards (until starting school).
Mount Scar Cygnets
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationMount 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.
Birtley Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationThe 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
Welbourn Wonderbugs Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLocal run pre-school
St Andrews Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareEducation/Training in Kent
Hingham Pre School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHingham 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
Waverton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWaverton 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.
Croft Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesCroft 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.
The Lenches Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCommunity based Pre-School offering early years education for children between 2 and 5 years.
Poppleton Road Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcarePlaygroup provided for 3-4 year olds in the York, Acomb/Holgate area.
Weavers Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureTO 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
St Nicolas Pre-School And Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOffers high quality pre-school education for 3 and 4-year-olds.
Kingswood Village Playgroup And Toddlers
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareProvides a Playgroup and Toddler group for preschool aged children in the village of Kingswood and surrounding area.Fundraising activities to support the above groups.
Snettisham Bobtails
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ChildcareFundraising for the Preschool.
Horsted Keynes Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationThe 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.
Barkham Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education for ages 2 years to age 5 years
Sunshine Pre-School (droylsden)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureOUR 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.
Cuffley And Northaw Youth And Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe 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.
The Foundation Of Joanna Scott And Others
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, HousingThis 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.
Mollington Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvide pre-school care and education for the local community
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.