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.
Barnford Park, Oldbury
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureChildren's play area, Multi Use Games Area, Skate Park, Cricket, Football, Pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, community pavilion, ornamental shrub and rose areas, a maze, pergoda, events and activities. A Friends group also organise events and activities
Little Oaks Pre-School, Frimley
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEarly education for 2 1/2 to 5 year old children in a sessional setting according to the national guidelines and curriculum.
Folksworth Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPreschool for children from the age of 2 years
Yardley Gobion Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding a pre-school for children aged between 2 years and statutory school age
Rudloe Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationWE OFFER SAFE AND SECURE LEARNING PLACE FOR ALL CHILDREN FROM AGE 2-5. WE HAVE AN OPEN DOOR POLICY WHICH MEANS IF YOU WISH TO COME IN YOU ARE FREE TO AT ANY TIME THE CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY WITH ADULT AND CHILD LED ACTIVITIES
Codford Caterpillars Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school playgroup providing activities for 2 -4 year old children.
Milton Free Baptist Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, ReligionPublic worship services, Community Coffee Mornings. Community Knitting Club, Mums & Tots, Youth activities, and children's club. Support of evangelical missionaries and missions agencies.
Elvington Under Fives Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesTo provide a safe and happy learning environment for children under five. This takes the form of a mother and baby/toddler group for children from birth onwards, located in the village hall and an ofsted registered playgroup for 2 - 5 year olds.
Little Acorns Of Rushbury
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEducational pre school for 2 years to school age
Leesfield Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide pre-school education for 2-5yr old children. We support the children and their families by offering flexible childcare provision, whilst maintaining reasonable rates.
Ogwell Pre - School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareProvide a safe, secure, stimulating environment for children. Enhance development of children below school age in a parent-involving, community based group. Ensure equality of opportunity for all Provide experienced staff to care for children during their time at Pre-School. Encourage fun and friendship with children and adults. Ensure families directly involved in the activities of the group.
Northleach Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNorthleach Playgroup aims to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups
Easton Pre-School Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding pre-school education to children from 16 months to 4 years.
The Snodland Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureActivities include breakfast & after school clubs; Clubs for children: Dance, Grace & Movement and Sterondalls Dance Club. Adult exercise classes: Zumba, Yoga & 4 fitness groups. A boxing club & gym. Active retirement & Snodland Ladies Clubs. Short mat bowls club & 4 badminton clubs. Guitar lessons. Weekend hire of hall for various events. C & W music club. Weekly chapel. Football changing rooms
West Herts Community Church
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionAn evangelical church known as Garston Community Church reaching out to the local community, catering for young and old with, Kidz Klub, Youth Club and Seniors Club. Also supporting other local initiatives, advancement of the Christian faith, spreading the Gospel, providing Christian education. Supporting other ministries abroad, orphans and the needy mainly in India.
Great Shefford Under Fives
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareWe run a Pre-School 3 days a week, term time, plus a Baby & Toddler group once a week at the Village Hall. The group provides educational and social activities for young children plus an opportunity for local families to meet and socialise in our rural area. We are inspected by Ofsted and supported by the West Berkshire Early Years team. We are a member of the Early Years Alliance.
Dunelm Grove Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationDunelm Grove pre-school in West Norwood, provides a safe and fun, family feel environment for education, play and socialisation, to enhance the development of children between 2 and 5 years old. We support our community and enjoy diversity of culture, languages and welcome those with special needs.
Sparkwell Parish Hall And Playground Trust
Childcare, FacilitiesProvision and maintenance of a community hall and playground for the benefit of the inhabitants of Sparkwell Parish, near Plymouth, Devon and voluntary organisations within the Parish
Ashfield Play Care Scheme
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Social welfareOfsted registered for 52 children aged 4-11 years this voluntarily administered non-profit making scheme employs well qualified staff and provides flexible session times and reasonable contributions to assist low paid parents in what are described as deprived areas of Nottinghamshire. Children are collected after school and cared for during holidays in a warm safe environment.
Rainbow Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationEnhancing the development and education of pre-school children, offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and involving parents in various activities of the group as per the aims described in the pre-school constitution.
Little Stars Under 5's
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCounty Council Funded morning and afternoon sessions. Parent funded sessions as well.
Lover And Redlynch Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLOVER AND REDLYNCH PRE-SCHOOL PROVIDES CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OLD TO SCHOOL AGE. DURING TERM TIME WE PROVIDE 5 MORNING SESSIONS AND 4 AFTERNOON SESSIONS WITH AN OPTION FOR LUNCH CLUB. THE PRE-SCHOOL IS RUN BY A VOLUNTARY COMMITTEE AND EMPLOYS 6 MEMBERS OF STAFF.
Turnditch And District Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Educationplaygroup for pre school children
Rodwell Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcareLEARNING THROUGH PLAY
The Hockley Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide affordable, well maintained and friendly facilities for local groups, clubs and individuals. These include Pre-School, majorettes, judo, martial arts, children's football, slimming world, advanced motorists, metal detectors, , yoga,U3A History club, Art appreciation, Current affairs, Geography, theatre groups and many more.
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.