Parentkind
Also known as: National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations of England and Wales, Parent Teacher Associations UK, PTA-UK, Ncpta, PTA UK, PTA-Cymru, PTA-Ni, Ptauk
Parentkind is a charity that champions parents so that they can participate in their child's education and school life to the full. We are also the largest membership body of Parent Teacher Associations and other parent groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Activities & Mission
Parentkind is a charity that champions parents so that they can participate in their child's education and school life to the full. We are also the largest membership body of Parent Teacher Associations and other parent groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Derbyshire Federation of Parent Teacher Associations (organisation 3943540)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,361,000 | £7,554,000 | £6,779,000 | £1,498,000 | £829,000 | 34 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,746,000 | £1,883,000 | £1,442,000 | £691,000 | £691,000 | 31 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,501,414 | £1,823,476 | £1,731,510 | £816,269 | £816,269 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,469,217 | £1,526,703 | £1,430,946 | £1,208,256 | £779,098 | 27 / 12 |
| 2020 | £1,518,983 | £1,438,973 | £1,343,006 | £1,228,306 | £840,501 | 27 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Parentkind
What does Parentkind do?
Parentkind is a charity that champions parents so that they can participate in their child's education and school life to the full. We are also the largest membership body of Parent Teacher Associations and other parent groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How much income did Parentkind report in 2024?
Parentkind reported total income of £8.36m and reported expenditure of £7.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Parentkind?
Parentkind has a program ratio of 81.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Parentkind registered as a charity?
Parentkind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1998 as charity number 1072833. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Parentkind?
Parentkind is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexandra Elizabeth Peace-Gadsby OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Parentkind operate?
Parentkind operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Parentkind a registered charity?
Yes — Parentkind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072833.
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Also Known As
- National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations
- National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations of England and Wales
- Parent Teacher Associations UK
- PTA-UK
- National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations
- Ncpta
- PTA UK
- PTA-Cymru
- PTA-Ni
- PTA-UK
- Ptauk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated