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.
West Smethwick Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe park contains a range of facilities for visitors and users including grass sport football and cricket (grass and sytnthtic). Multi Use Games Area, large children's Play Area, fishing pools, Youth Shelter, community pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, historical features, and network of footpaths for walking. The park friends group organises a range of activites/events throughout the year.
Brockholes Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of pre-school care and education from the age of 2 years.
Rawthorpe (st James) Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a small charity run playgroup. We supply care education and fun for 2-5 year olds. we are based in rawthorpe infants and nursery school..
Duckling's Pre-School Great Massingham
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe principal object of the charity is to enhance the development and education of children primarily below compulsory school age in Great Massingham and the surrounding area. This is achieved through the operation of a preschool.
Friends Of Highfield, Shortlands
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationParent teacher and friends association. To raise funds for use by Highfield Infants' School and Highfield Junior School for the benefit of the children.
Stepping Stones Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationRural committee run pre-school offering childcare between 8.50 am and 3.00 pm. Extended hours are available. Aim is to deliver quality affordable care giving children a sound foundation to learn from. Play approach benefits all in their learning no matter what their individual abilities. Aspire to give skills for the rest of their lives and in future be positive contributors to society.
Hilperton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesActivities run for the benefit of the local community. Facilities available to hire for use by community groups, e.g. Pre-school, uniform groups, performing arts groups, WI, Dance groups(children and adult). Rooms available for hire by individuals for parties/charity events etc.
Orpen Memorial Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, FacilitiesVILLAGE HALL INCLUDING 1 LARGE HALL AND 1 SMALLER HALL WHICH CAN BE PARTITIONED AS 2 SMALLER ROOMS. WEST BERGHOLT SOCIAL CLUB HOLD A PREMISES LICENCE TO USE HALF OF THE BUILDING ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS, THE SOCIAL CLUB ROOM IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO HIRE DURING THE DAY FROM THE TRUST. THE HALLS ARE LET TO LOCAL AND NON LOCAL RESIDENTS FOR FUNCTIONS, CLUBS, PLAY GROUP ETC.
Portreath Improvements Committee
Childcare, FacilitiesUses the income from the village car park to provide and maintain two village halls, childrens playground, village gardens, benches for the public and general beautification of the village and related coastal area.
Bedford Area Schools Christian Support Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPresenting the Christian Faith to children and young people in schools in north and central Bedfordshire. This is done by invitation from the schools, through assemblies/lessons - R.E. & PHSE/lunchtime and after school clubs/self-esteem sessions/mentoring and special projects such as: Creative Prayer, Live Nativity, Easter Experience, Godly Play, Prayer Spaces and Life Path.
Musbury Moles Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre school playgroup
Greatham Village Hall And Playing Field
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe provide facilities and open spaces for public use and hire. We are situated in the South Downs National Park.The amenities comprise a fully refurbished Village Hall, a playground operated by the Parish Council, kick about soccer pitch, basketball practice area and a 7 acre field for walking and recreation.
All Saints Playgroup (glossop)
Beneficiary group, ChildcarePRESCHOOL FOR 2.5-4 YEAR OLDS
Frodingham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureCarpet Bowling, Bingo, Parties, Social Club and Hire of Hall to various groups e.g. Sure Start, Zumba, Pilates, Drama Groups, Baby and Toddler Groups.
Winfrith Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareEDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 TO 5 YEARS.
Stamford Green School Parent Teachers Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationCommunity enrichment through fun and fundraising.Providing events, activities and projects for the community to enjoy whilst raising additional funds for resources, equipment and activities for all children not covered by the school budget.
Sir Everard Duncombe For Parish Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity manages Great Brickhill Parish Hall facilities for the use and benefit of both individual and groups of residents from Great Brickhill and the surrounding area. The Hall is used by a Pre-School Group on a daily basis and by an outreach Post Office once a week. It is used also for a wide variety of sports and social activities on a regular weekly basis.
Lostwithiel Preschool And Baby & Toddler Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLostwithiel Preschool, Baby & Toddler Group is run by a managment committee of parents and affiliates in Lostwithiel. The aim of the preschool is to enhance the development and education of children under school age in a community group setting.We hold a Baby and Toddler group once a week at which we welcome parents and their children to enjoy a range of activities and meet similar aged children.
Buttington/trewern Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe playgroup provides early learning facilities to children from 3 to 5 years of age in line with the new foundation phase.
East Meon Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureUse of hall for village activities, including PCC meetings, mother & toddler, nursery & pre-school, pilates, yoga, karate, flower show, history club, cafe, parties, dog shows, weddings, film shows and country fair.
Pawlett Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-School for children aged from 2 years to school age
Bright Futures Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.
Leighton Buzzard Mencap
Beneficiary group, ChildcareProvides help, advice, playgroups, holiday scheme for people of all ages with learning disabilities and their parents/carers
Tamar Valley Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding care for pre-school children
Chudleigh Community Project
Arts, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Chudleigh Community Project's objectives are to provide community facilities within the Parish of Chudleigh through managing the dual use of the community/school hall out of school hours and managing the outdoor community swimming pool. The Chudleigh Community Project also promotes the Devon based 'Villages in Action' arts and drama events throughout the year.
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.